A First Book in Writing English
Mastering English Writing: A Comprehensive Guide to Grammar, Punctuation, and StructureBy Edwin Herbert Lewis
Length5h 56m
About this audiobook
In "A First Book in Writing English," Edwin Herbert Lewis meticulously guides readers through the foundational principles of effective written English. This instructional text blends clear exposition with practical exercises, facilitating the development of writing skills in a systematic and accessible manner. Rooted in the early 20th-century educational reforms, Lewis's approach is informed by both contemporary pedagogical theories and traditional grammar, thereby striking a balance between structure and creativity in writing. The book addresses various forms of writing, from sentence construction to essay composition, encouraging a reflective practice that engages learners at all levels. Edwin Herbert Lewis was a prominent educator and writer known for his commitment to teaching and language. His academic background and teaching experience likely influenced his desire to craft a comprehensive guide that emphasizes clarity and coherence in writing. Through his work, Lewis aimed to respond to the educational needs of a diverse group of students, believing that effective communication is essential for both personal and academic success. This book is a vital resource for anyone seeking to enhance their writing skills, whether students, educators, or professionals. Lewis'Äôs insightful guidance and practical exercises provide a robust framework for mastering the English language, making it an essential companion on the journey to becoming a proficient writer.
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Length5 hrs 56 mins
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Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Semicolon.
53Verbs
2The Colon.
54Accept, except.
3The Dash.
55Affect, effect.
4Quotation Marks.
56Aggravate, irritate, tantalize.
5Brackets.
57Allude, mention.
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6The Exclamation Point.
58Antagonize, alienate.
7The Interrogation Point.
59Begin, commence.
8Italics.
60Bring, fetch.
9The Apostrophe.
61Claim, assert, etc.
10Asterisks.
62Degrade, demean, debase.
11Common Abbreviations.
63Drive, ride.
12CHAPTER IV GRAMMATICAL PHASES OF WRITING ENGLISH
64Endorse, approve, second.
13Concord of Subject and Predicate.
65Got, gotten, have.
14Concord of Adjective (or Participle) and Noun.
66Guess, think, reckon.
15Concord of Pronoun and Antecedent.
67Intend, calculate.
16Concord of Cases.
68Let, leave.
17Concord of Tenses.
69Lie, lay.
18Government.
70Locate, settle.
19On the Reference of Pronouns.
71Loan, lend.
20Conjunctions and Prepositions.
72May, can.
21Adverb or Adjective?
73Proved, proven.
22Matters of Etymology.
74Purpose, propose.
23CHAPTER V ON DIVIDING A PARAGRAPH INTO SENTENCES
75Sit, set.
24CHAPTER VI ON WELL-KNIT SENTENCES
76Stay, stop.
25CHAPTER VII ON ORGANIZING THE THEME
77Transpire, happen.
26CHAPTER VIII ON CORRECTNESS IN CHOICE OF WORDS
78Wish, want, desire.
27Nouns
79Adjectives and Adverbs
28Ability, capacity.
80Apt, likely, liable.
29Acceptance, acceptation.
81Continual, continuous.
30Access, accession.
82Funny, odd.
31Act, action.
83Healthy, healthful.
32Advance, advancement.
84Imminent, eminent, immanent.
33Alternative, choice.
85In, into.
34Avocation, vocation.
86Last, latest.
35Balance, remainder.
87Last, preceding.
36Character, reputation.
88Mad, angry.
37Compliment, complement.
89Most, almost.
38Council, counsel.
90Mutual, common.
39Falseness, falsity.
91Oral, verbal.
40Invention, discovery.
92Posted, informed.
41Limit, limitation.
93Practicable, practical.
42Majority, plurality.
94Quite, somewhat, very, rather, entirely, wholly.
43Observation, observance.
95Real, really, extremely.
44Observation, remark.
96Some, somewhat.
45Party, person.
97Without, unless.
46Part, portion.
98CHAPTER IX SOURCES OF THE ENGLISH VOCABULARY
47Prominent, predominant.
99CHAPTER X THE MASTERY OF A WRITING VOCABULARY
48Recipe, receipt.
100ENGLISH PROVERBS[43]
49Relative, relation.
101Groups of Synonyms[44]
50Residence, house.
102CHAPTER XI RIGHT NUMBER AND SKILFUL CHOICE OF WORDS
51Sewage, sewerage.
103CHAPTER XII LETTER-WRITING
52Site, situation.
104INDEX OF AUTHORS QUOTED
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