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I ir one ; CO., i In layinj^ before my fellow-teachers this collection of Exercises in False Syntax, and other forms of bad I'mg- lish, it may not be amiss for me to say a few words in regard to its origin and its object. I had not been long engaged in High School work be- fore I discovered that in very many cases pupils who had a ready command of grammatical rules and defini- tions, and who were fairly proficient in analysis and parsing, were, yet, seemingly unable to detect common and undoubted errors in sentences in every-day use. Further experience showed me that even after they had learned to notice and correct mistakes in sentences given them for that purpose, many of them would continue to make the same or similar mistakes in their ordinary speaking and writing. I was led to conclude, therefore, that, accustomed as the majority of our pupils are, from childhood, to hearing incorrect forms of speech used by those around them, special and systematic drill is neces- sary to teach them to notice and guard against these wrong forms ; and that this drill should be oral as well as written, in order that both the ear and the eye may be enlisted in the cause of good English, and trained to assist the student. 1\- PREFACF^. Holding this opinion, and not finding in any of our text-books a suitable collection of exercises for such drill, 1 began to compile one, and this book is the result of my labors. Whether other teachers have felt the same want, and whether, if so, this collection will meet it, is for them to say. I hardly expect that it will prove wholly satisfac- tory to any one, but, nevertheless, I have been encouraged to believe that it will be found sufficiently comprehensive and practical to be of some service. It is not intended to take the place of any other book, nor has it been pre- pared to suit any particular work on Grammar or Compo- sition. My plan has been to give under each heading ex- amples of all the common, typical errors of that class, and then by frequent review exercises to accustom the student to be on his guard at all points. I have inserted, also, a a few sets of questions bearing directly on the correct use of different forms of expression. While, however, I have endeavored to include examples of all common errors, I need scarcely say that teachers may find it necessary to drill particularly and repeatedly on certain points, and for that purpose may have to supplement the exercises I have given ; and that in some localities it may also be necessary to add a few dialectic or provincial forms of expression. In fact, any teacher who will take the trouble to note down from day to day words and sentences which he hears or sees in his school work, can make for himself a better collection of examples for oral drill than any book can furnish him. PREFACR. A few of the examples hive been selected from text- books and examination papers ; a few more have been kindly contributed by friends or pupils ; the rest have been gathered at intervals from a great variety of sources. As my object is to call attention to the mistakes, and not to the persons who have made them, I have not thought it either necessary or wise to give any references ; and should any one on looking through the book find that he has been an unintentional contributor to its pages, I trust he will not take offence, but rather be glad that nis mis- takes are being put to so good a use. I have not spared my own blunders, and have, therefore, felt less hesitation in availing myself of those of others. In conclusion I wish to say that I shall be glad to re- ceive any criticisms or suggestions, in order that if a second edition should ever be called for, 1 may be able to make the book more useful. GODRRICH, August, 1883. TABLE OF CONTENTS. — • — PART 1. ACCIDENCE. Nouns — Exercise 1 I Adjectives — Exercise II 2 Pronouns — Exercise III 3 Review — Exercise IV 4 Verbs — Exercise V 5 Review — I'-xercise VI 6 Adverbs — Exercise VII. . 8 Prepositions— Exercise VIII 9 Conjunctions— Exercise IX 10 Review — P^xercise X 11 Review — Exercise XI 12 PART II. SYNTAX. Concord— Exercise XII 14 Exercise XIII 15 Exercise XIV 16 Review — Exercise XV 17 Exercise XVI 18 Exercise XVII 19 Review— Exercise XVIII 20 Review — Exercise XIX 21 Government— Exercise XX 23 Exercise XXI 24 Review— Exercise XXII 24 PosiTiOK— Exercise XXIII 26 Review— Exercise XXIV 27 \ 111 TAHLr, OF COXTKXTS. MrscRLLANEOUS SYNTACTICAL Ekroks— Kxerciso \X\\ 2M CoMMK.v T.MPRorRiETiEs ANi> VuLOAUisMs — Exercise XXVI 29 ]fKviEW— Exercise XXV^I 81 Review— Exercise XXVIII 33 Miscellaneous (Juammatical EiiitORs — Ileview— Ex- ercise XXIX 84 PART in. STYLE. Misused Words— Exercise XXX 62 Exercise XXXI oS Exercis?e XXXII 54 Choice of Words — Mxercise XXXITI 06 Exercise XXXIV o? Exercise XXXV 08 Exercise XXXVI 59 Ambiguity — Exercise XXX VII GO Exercise XXXVIII GO Exercise XXXIX Gl Exercise XL Gl xMlSCELLANEOUS ICXAMPLES t)F AMBIGUITY — Excrcise XLI G2 Obscurity G4 Want of Force or Harmony — Exercise XLII G5 Exercise X.LIII <)G Exercise X LI V G7 Exercise XLV f)7 Errors in the Use of Figurative Language — I"^x- ercise XLVI <)S Miscellaneous Errors of Grammar and Style— Exercise XLV-'JI 70 o 8. 4. i). G. i . 8. 9. 10. Si 11. 81 12. Tl 18. Tl 14. W 15. Lc 16. Si 17. Tt 18. It 19. Fo 20. Vi PAET I. ACCIDENCE. 52 53 54 56 *- ^ 58 59 GO 60 61 ()i 62 64 65 ()() 67 67 V)^ 70 NOUNS. I. — Wkong plural forms. II. — Wrong possessive forms. EXEJRCISE I. 1. Take two cupsful of Hour, and one of sugar. 2. He accounted for all monies received by him. 3. There are three Mary's in the class. 4. Eight Henries have sat on the throne of England. 5. I think tliat her two son-in-laws might support her. (). lie generally forgets to cross his ts or dot his is. 7. You can scarcely tell her 5s from her 3s. 8. C'Ourt-raartials were held at various points to try the oaj^tured insurgents. y. How many Cantoes have you read ? 10. Such crisises may occur in the history of any enterprise. 11. Summons were issued for the chief offenders. 12. These specimens belong to different genuses. 18. The animalculae in water can be seen quite plainly with it. 14. We have opened out several cases of mens' and boys' overalls. 15. Look at the trains of these ladie's dresses. 16. Six month's interest was due on the note. 17. Ten days notice requires to be given in such cases. 18. I saw a sign with " Boat's to hire " on it. 19. For goodness sake don't let him know about it. 20. Virgils similies are mostly borrowed from Homer. STRANG S hXEKCISEb IN FALSE SYNTAX. ADJECTIVES. Er^r ; 3 in tl .e use of, L-The so-called article.^, a, en), airl the. ; f. -The demonstratives t/wse and those. 111. — Comparative and suterlative forms. .' Jr EXKliOlSK 11. 1. What sort of a house does he live in? 2. Such a man does not deserve the name of a gentleman. 8. There must have been more than an hundred of them. 4. Is he an African or an European ? T). The government i.s a hereditary monarchy. 0. A lion is tlie emblem Oi J-lngland. 7. She is entitled to the third of the property. 8. I don't like these sort of pens. 9. It isn't safe to trust those kind of peojjle. 30. No man ever had j, faitlif idler friend. ] 1. He is the awkwardest looking fellow you ever saw. 12. I place the must entire conlidence in his statements. 13. '1 here could not have been less than lifty people in the room. 14. I have nothing farther to say to you at present. 15. The last news is that they are to start on Monday. 1(5. Give this l)ook to the youngest of the two girls. 17. He answered better tlian any boy in his class. 18. London has the largest population of any city in the world. 19. '^i'he vS. has the largest circulation of any otlier paper in the country. 20. You of all other girls in the class ()uglit to ))e the last to complain. C"^ : .:<*?•.•■ ^A. .STRANG S EXtlKC'ISE.S IN FALSE SYNTAX. thf'. MS. [eiitlenian. I of them. r saw. emcnts. :3ople in the silt. onday. Ills. ■^i . city ill tlie itr paper in i the last to PRONOUNS. Wrong forms, or wrong use of Personal, Adjective, AND Kelative Pronouns. 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. EXE^ICISE III. Aren't you afraid of his cutting hisself ? They ran away and hid tlieirselves. This is a later edition than your's. Our's is rnuoh larger than their's. Pick up them books off the floor. Mr. M. and myself took a walk down to the bank. He has several editions, either of which will serve your purpose. Neither of the three methods is absolutely correct. There is a row of elms on either side of the road. These two boys are always quarrelling with one another. The scholars soon get acquainted with each other. He v.-alked up and down from one end of the room to another. He went about the room, from one to the other, seek- ing sympathy. I trusted to my horse, who knew the way better than I did. Even newspapers who advertise them are liable to be lined. He is the greatest poet which this century has produced. He remembered the names of most of the authors and bijoks of which we had })een speaking, It Avill take all which he has earned during the week. He was the first scholar who succeeded in answering it. I gave it to the boy what brings the milk. 4 STKAN(;.S KXEKCISKvS IN FALSK SYNTAX. EXEllOLSE IV.— REVIEW. 1. Don't buy any more of those sort of pencils. 2. Apply to Messers. C. and D,, Barristers and Af'ornies. 3. These are the only cities who have adopted the system. 4. He brought three hats, neither of which was mine. 5. What kind of a bird is that an the fence ? 6. Did you ever read Bunyans Pilgrims Progress ? 7. Which is the heaviest, her's or mine ? 8. Where did you get them apples ? 9. It was one of the cowardliest acts I ever heard of. 10. They keep coming in two's and three's. 11. The two criminals soon became suspicious of one another. 12. Of all other places in the world its the last that I should think of. 13. You can't tell his ns from his us. 14. It presented an unique appearance. 15. One of the negroes sang two soloes at the concert. 16. You never saw a wretcheder looking specimen of humanity. 17. Prove your ansW' r by casting out the 9s. J 8. She is a better writer than any scholar in her class. 19. He showed nje several, but 1 did not care for either of them. 20. He sets the hardest pajjcrs of any examiner I know. 21. What return do you expect for all which you have done for him ? 22. He would not come any further with us. 23. I gave it to one of the men which were working iii the yard 24. I heard that one of his 1)i-other-in-laws had liought the farm. 25. We kept tliem as mementoes of our six weeks holiday trip. 26. Presently my dog, who liad followed me, began to growl. 27. He must liave lived not less thnn five or six ^hots at it. J i 12. 1.3. 14, 15. 1(>. 17. IS. 19. 20. STKANG S EXEKCI8ES IN FALSE SYNTAX. n 28. I met Mrs. C. and himself ou their way to churoli. 29. She doesn't like these kind of pianoes. 30. Many an one would have refused to do it. I.- II. III. 1. o 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 0. 10. 11. 12. \?,. 14. 15. 1(>. 17. 18. 19. 20. VERBS. -The use of the wrong Auxiliary. -Wrong forms for the Past Tense and the Past Participle. -Using Transitive Verbs for Intransitive ones. EXI']RCISE V. Can T have the use of your ruler for a little while ? They wanted to know if they could not have a holiday. Will I find you at home this evening ? Would I be allowed to try the examination ? I hope we will be in time to get good seats. He was afraid that M'e would miss the train. I have resolved that I shall make the attempt. He had little hope that they should accept the offer. 1 know he done it, for I seen him do it. You have went over that lesson several times. He must have forgot to put the cork in the bottle. He came very near getting liis leg broke. He rung the l)ell twice this mornintr. The children sung several hymns. They sunk several wells in the neighborhood. The toast was drank with great enthusiasm. Ho must surely have mistook the house. I think that you might h.ive wrote and told us. You might have chose something more appropriate, Hp would have froze to death if we had left him. 6 Strang's exercises in false syntax. 21. That lesson is tore out of my book. 22. He throwed it over the fence and run for home. 23. He jumped in and swum across. 24. It will be all eat up before you get there. 25. He had began his sermon before they entered. 26. He must have ran all the way home. 27. The passengers all beseeched him to return. 28. He said that his foot swole up to a great size. 29. Stung by her reproaches, he went and hung himself. 30. The river had overflown its banks during the night. 31. After he laid down he remembered he had left it laying on the table. 32. You had better go and lay ilown for a little while. 33. She could not get her bread to raise properly. 34. I wish you would set still while I am copying this. 35. He was forced to fly the country in consequence. 13. 14. ir>. in. 17. 18. W). 20. 21. •2.'!. 24. 25. 20. 27 28. KXERCISE VI.-REVIEW. 1. Which is the furthest north, New York or San Fran- cisco? 2. I would like to hear his opinion of those sort of desks. 3. I seen it laying on your desk a few minutes ago. 4. What sort of a proposition is it ? 5. The tug rescued two vessels, who were in distress. 6. It is likely that I will be gone before you return. 7. He must have drank nearly three spoonsful of it. 8. They asked if they could not go at intermission. 9. Several combatants had already fallen on either side. 10. Surely he can't have ate it all already. 11. He off3red a prize to any one that would guess the answer. 12. It claims to have the ablest staff of any of it« contem- poraries. 29. 30. STRANG S KXE11CISP:s IN TALSi: SYNTAX. iself. ght. ^ it laying ile. his. e. in. Frail- )f desks. l.S. 14. 1."). ir>. 17. 18. 1'.). 20. 'J I. •j;;. 24. 25. 20. 27. 28. 2f>. :30. (■an't we go when we linish this sum? We have coino to the coiielusioii that we will not be able to accept his offer. ?Ie hiok.s as if ho had laid tliere all night. The unicorn was prolxahly a kind of a rhinoceros. It was decided tliat Mr. A., would accompany them to tlie citv. The entertainment was a most complete failure. Will we do this one the same way we done the last ? It is the likeliest place of all others in town to find him. I was in hopes that we would have a chance to see him. He has a ])etter memory tliaii any boy I know of. Jf T had not broke your stick you would never have ran liome or be<>;an to crv. The same man which left the parcel took it away again. He found that the water had raised several inches. He wont about from one door to the other begging. It was the peacefuUest meeting they have had for some time. He wouM have went this morninc; if I hadn't forgot to waken him. Ft is two stories higher than their's. For him through hostile camps I wend my wav, I'^or him thus prostrate nt thy feet I laj'. ess. n. it. 1. [• side. uess the contem- STRANttS EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. ADVERBS. The use of Adjectives for Advekbs, and Adverbs for Adjeciives. 1. O ^% 3. 4. T). 7. a. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. IG. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25, friendly as if there htd nev-er been any EXERCISE V[I. He behaved so bad that I had to suspend liim. She seemed real glad to see us. Come quick and see this buttertl3^ Read it slower, if you please. He acted very different from his brother. He writes plainer now than he once did. You can buy them as cheap here as in Toronto Walk as quiet as you can. I managed that part of it easy enough. He acted as quarrel. The children marched quietly aiul orderly through the hall. He acted very independent about the matter. He scattered the seed quite thick on the ground. He spoke quite decided on that point. The room smelt strong of tobacco. She went to bed and slept sound till morning. They were exceeding glad to see him. Isn't it near finished yet ? He ought to dress more suitable to his position. Just as like as not you will meet him on the road. Be careful to sew them on good and strong. They acted very unfriendly towards us. How sweetly these roses smell. How beautiful your garden looks tliis morning. The order must have sounded harslilv to them. 1. o 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. i). 10. 11. 12. 13. ] 14. : 15. ] IG. ] 17. ' 18. 1 19. ; 20. ] 21. i 22. ] 23. ! 24. ] 25. \ ■^TKANCJ S EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. RBS FOR )ecn any piigh the I 1. id. I. o 3. 4. o. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. U). 14. 15. IG. 17. 18. 19. •JO. 21. oo 23. 24. 2;"). PREPOSITIONS. The use of the wbong Pkeposition. EXERCISE VIII. Divide these apples between these three boys. I found it very different to what I expected. (!)ompare your work to his, and you will see the difference. If seemed quite grand in comparison to mine. He let his axe fall in the creek, while crossing. The accident is likely to be attended by serious conse- quences. She seemed quite overccme by sorrow at the discovery. Is the music accompanied by tho words ? He was accused with acting unfairly as judge. He was quite ill with typhoid fever at the time. Try to rid yourself from all such prejudices. 1 hope that he will profit from his experience. I beg to differ from, the last speaker. He was very liberal with promises before the election. I did it in compliance to their request. It liew up in the tree before I was ready to fire. Tlie whole room was redolent with the perfume. He refused to conform with the regulations. I did not take notice to what he said. He was rather noted for his fondness of fast horses. She felt the need for some one to advise her. How do you reconcile this statement to your previous one .' She had not been accustomed with such treatment. He would be very angry at us if he knew. There was too long an interval between each game. 10 Strang's exkkcisks in false syntax. CONJUNCTIONS. I. — Conjunctions wrongly used. II. — Words wrongly used as Conjunctions. EXERCISE IX. 1. I don't know as I can give you his exact words. 2. It could not have got away without somebody untied the halter, 3. Scarcely had he gone to bed than there came a knock at the door. 4. Hardly had he left the room than the prisoner attempted to escape. 5. No sooner had he opened the door when the flames burst forth. 6. Directly he reached home he sent for the doctor. 7. I will start at it immediately they have gone. 8. He look q^uite a diflerent view than I did. 9. I prefer to wait a few days than t ) accept an inferior article. 10. Who could do otherwise but accept such an otTer? 11. No other course but that was open to him. J2. Nothing else but weeds will grow on it, 13. Why don't you do like I do ? J.4:' It treated him just like a cat would treat a mouse. 15. There is no doubt but what he said so. J 6. He gave her a handsome pony, and which cost him fifty pounds. 17. They captured several prisoners but whom they treated very fairly. 18. He found that after paying all expenses that there would be a small sum left. 19. The chances are ten to one but he will forget it. 20. Neither the foreman or his assistant had seen it. I, 2, 3. 4 5. 6. 7, U, 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 21, ?2. 23. 24. 26. 27. ied the lock at finpted s burst ' iiferior JO. 17. 18. 19. ;n fifty 21. ;reated ?2. Avould 23. 24. " 25. 26. STHANO.S fc::JH:Hc:iJ5t;s in faus*; syNTA.\. EXERCISE X.— REVIEW. U 1. He must have came after we had v/eot home, 2. How will we kpow whiph of the two is the best ? 3. She was disguPoed at him for acting so silly. 4. I cannot explain all the minutia of the process. 5. Their farm lays in a diiferent direction to ours. 6. Your method geeins quite simple conipared to his, 7. He claims to have answered the most quegticms of any boy in the class. 8. It seems that he acted wiser than they thought. 9. He fell in the river and was nearly drowned. 10. You will scarcely find a more universal blunder. Jl. She told them to set up straight so as she could see tjiem all. 12. He wandered aboi;t from one street to the other. 13. What is the distance between each telegraph pole ? 14. He chose this verse because he thought it would be easiest learned. 15. After a few minutes search they found it layi|ig in a coi ner. He died very sudden, I am told. He acted just like a boy does when he is telling a lie. I have no doubt but what we will all be benefited by it, Of all other vices covetousness enters deepest into the soul. No othef course was left them but to accept his resign'' ation, and which they accordingly did. Mamma, can't we have a party on Saturday ? I t.'iink you acted very foolish in refusing it. For pity sake do be quiet, girls ! It ended in establishing his authority firmer than ever, I will be ten years old next Monday. Thei-e is scarcely any one so poor but what can give something. 57- It wasn't Tom that done it, for I «eeu his hat laying in the hall, \'2 STUAN". He felt very bad (badly) at being beaten. 7. Your piano sounds quite different (differently) from ours 8. He %tQQCiJirvjb {firmly) in his place. i i II, — Distinguish Between, i. The Lord's Day. The Day of the Lord. 2. My sister's photograph. A. photograph of my sister (sister's). 3. The tailor and elothier. The tailor and the clothier. 4. Half a dollar. A half dollar. 5. I found the way easy (easily). 6. It Jooks good (well). 7. She looked sad (sadly). S. He turned qidet (quietly). - -^ 9. (A) few know of it. XO. She was the greatest aetor (actress) of her day 1 1. She has done her sum. She has her sum done. 12, He (has) deposited the money m the bank. enses. com- izans. I ' jWING ess. STRAN(;'S EXEKCISKS IN FALSE SYNTAX. III. — Give Sentences Ili.ustratinq the Correct USE OP THE Follow! N(;. 1. Angry cat, with. 2. Compare to, with. 3. Consist of, in. 4. Die of; by. 5. Differ from, with. 6. Divide between, among. 7. Disappointed of, in. 8. Familiar to, with. 9. Live in, at. 10. Overcome by, with. 11. Reconcile to, with. 12. Taste of, for. 13 1 ours 1. »> 3. 4. 5. IV. — (a) Distinguish in Meaning, You will (shall) know the result to-morrow. I will (shall) not be the only one to suffer. Will (shall) he be allowed to withdraw it? Will (shall) you call at the office ? He thought she would (should) have another chance. sister er. (6) Which of the italicized forms in the following should be used, and whv ? 6. Will (shall) you be sorry to leave Toronto ? 7. He tells me that he will (shall) be ten next month. 8. Will (shall) I be allowed another trial ? 9. He has decided that he loill (shall) not return it. 10. He offers a prize to whoever will (shall) guess it. 11. We would (should) be pleased to have you call and see it. 12. Would (should) you be surprised to hear of it ? 13. 1 v)ould (should) write to him if I knew his address. 14. What would (should) we do without you ? 15. He promiaed that it would (should) not occur again. I PAKT II. ERRORS OF SYNTAX, li CONCORD OR AGREEMENT. I. — Want of Agreement between the Verb and its Subject. EXERCISE XII. 1. Each of the candidates were allowed another trial. 2. Not one of all those boys were able to answer the question, 3. Nearly every one of the applicants were from this county, 4. Neither of the ans" ers given to it were quite correct. 6. Have either of you seen my pencil ? 6. Neither the Mayor r.or the Reeve were at the meeting. 7. Either ignorance or carelessness have caused this, 8. Nobody but the speakers and the reporters were allowed on the platform. 9. Nothing but trials and difBappointments seem to await me. 10. Economy, as well as industry, are necessary to achieve such a result. 1 1 . The costliness of his arms and apparel were evident at a, glance. 12. Efficiency, and not numbers, are what we should aim at. 13. Every door and every window were crowded with spec- tators. 14. A fine collection of apples were particularly noticeable. 15. Pharaoh, with his whole army, were drowned in the Red sea. 16. More than one accident has happened in that way, 9TRA>(J « KXKKCI^K^ IN FALSK SYNTAX, 15 17. 18. 19. 20. •-M. 22. '2'^. 24. 25. Was you at school the day it happened ? It is one of the hardest jxipers that has ever been given. It may liave been one of the men that works in the founilry. To this cause, no doubt, is due most of the failures. What is the mood and tense of the foliowincr verbs? SutHcient data has been given to solve it. 'Flunks I to my.self, he will soon see his mistake. Thou art the man that hast done this great wrong. I am a man that have seen something of the worM. 1. ii. — tne use of the wrong case of the subject or Predicate Pronoun. EXERCISE XIII. Her and 1 are in the same class at school. Henry and him soon began to quarrel. 3. They don't succeed any better than us. 4. She is older than me, but I am nearly as tall as her. 5. It seems that they, as well as us, had mistaken the house, (i. He said that you and me migh\ go if we liked. 7. I gave it to a man whom I thought was the proprietor. 8. Give it to whomsoever seems to need it most. 9. It must have been her that you saw, not me. 10. It wasn't him that gave it to me. 11. It couldn't have been them that we passed. 12. It may have been us that you heard. 13. I should never have imagined it to be he. 14. ^Vhom does he think it could have been ? 15. Who do you take me to be ? ii; STRAN(; S FXKIU'ISES I X KALSK SYNTAX. 8. 4. 5. G. III. — AppoSitives in the wrong (^ASE. IV. — Pronouns not A(;reetn sucIj cases. 8. 1). 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. lo. I STKAN<.-'s KXKKCISES [N FALSK SYNTAX. KXEKCISE XV. -REVIEW a. G. J . 8. 0. 10. IL 12. ].3. It. I (J. 17. IS. lU. •JO. •21. i 1 1 '2:\ •J 4 4' ,1- •J."> '.'('. Which of you boys left jour books laying on the desk ? X thought that he acted rather strange this morning. t >ne after another rose and exi>re3sed their approval. Wlio do you suppose he took her to ])e ? I like it the }>est of any machine 1 liave seen. How could any pei-son get audi an idea into their head? Can I have it after you are done witli it '! There was lots of fun a,t the meeting last night. The oldest of the two is about as tall as me. Neither of tlie sisters were at church this morning. Actions speak |)hdner than words. These two children seem to V)e very fond of one another. Your own conscience, and not other mens' opinions, are to be your guide. T\>rhaps it wasn't her that you saw. Ft must ])elong to o!ie of the prisoners wliioh escaped froui the gaol yesterday. Me seemed to think that any sort of an exeuse Avould do. I will not be surjvrised to find that tlxere w;us more than one in the plot. It is thought to have been hini that first suggested it. It is one of the best answers that liiia yet been given to the (]Uestion. Nearly every one of the exercises she gave me had mm- takes in then\. No (uty in ( -anada has sutrcred so much fron^ lires as lj>uebL'c. Of that hirge collection there reniains but a few imper- fect specimens. We will all be anxi(i.us to learn the )\.'sult. He could ii(»t aoiouut for all tlie phenomena that was witnessed. Whom did you sav' It was tliatgav'c it t<' y^j. It soon>a that Mary and licr ucut to school together. I \^■^l'l il sli">\v pr\iMi'^h t'M' :iu\ fM'.t-' Itv t'olhwv nic. 18 Strang's exercisks in fal.-e syntax. 23. •29. .Si). The man whom we thoiio^lit was him proved to he an entire .stranger. The moral is that pn'sevorance, coui>lc(l witli patience and prudence, are sullicient to achieve such results. It is one of the words that doubles the / l>efore an(»ther syllable. V. — \VKnN(; TkVSRS (>!; Mo(tI>S. KX!:i;(*[sH XVI. 1. I intended to have written it on Satiii'day. 2. I expected to liavc heard from him befoi'e tliis. 'A. 1 was in hopes to have linished it ])efore you came. 4. I meant to have told vou al>out it this morning. f). I found it harder than 1 thought it would have 1)een. (>, If I liad known in time 1 might have arranged to have gone with you. 7. T don't see tliat lie has done, any more than it was his duty to haA'c dcnie. 8. lie lias formerly been a resi;h;nt of the town. 9. It is more than a year since lie lias visited tht; school. 10. I have written to him so t'lat he might be ready fur us. 11. The fellow scarcely seemed to know that two antl tM'o made f(^ur. 112. How far did vou say it was from 'I'oronto to Montreal ? 1.*?. If it was not for that I M'ould go with you. 14. If it is fine to-morrow I may take you for a walk. 1"). Take care that he does not lind you at this. 1(). (to and see if the ollice be open yet. 17. ("lerk wanted. It is indispensable that he write a goixl hand and has some kintwledge of bool:dve(^[)ing. 15. If you would take the troubiti to look you will see it. It). If one went unto them from the dead they will rupont. t?0, ^"riii niM"'d not liavc tikcn so niueh trouble. j.^jtoa*! lias just visited my office, to enforce the regulations. Not having any money, and as 1 knew no one in the village, J was ftn-ced to continue my journey. in this \Vi\y they learn to steal and many other vices. He promised to tiiid out and that he would send us word. [ bl.Tnii^ him for having lod ns here and thpu lf.Tvin<; us. ■f. 20 STRANG S EXEKCISES IN FALSP: SYNTAX. 1. 2 H. 4. 5. 6. 8. een very difficult to have kept it secret so long. A rhombus is a four-sided figure whosesides are equal, but its angles are not right angles. Thy thrilling trinnp had roused the land, When fraud or danger were at hand. I thought I would have died laughing at his ridiculous appearance. His second proposal was quitt^ different and superior to the first. How long is it since you have heard from your brother ? 22.| 24.1 25] 26 I STKANU S EXEHCISKS IN FALSK SYNTAX. 21 22. I dare say we will find that more than one has had a liand in it. 23. The subscriber has just received a large stock of fresh groceries at his new store on B. st., where I will be happy to wait upon my customers. 24. The prize is to b'^ given to whomsoever will answer the most questions correctly. 25. If he was at home he M'^ould give us any quantity of it. 26. These funds will be available for meeting such expenses, and to enable the committee to carry out the scheme properly. 27. It is recommended that he shall be one of the masters of the school, and who shall reside on the premises. 28. It is one of the hardest papers that has ever been given, and I will not be surprised if nearly every one of the candidates fail on it. 29. Was it him that argued that the earth was flat ? 30. These duties should be performed by an officer whose duties should be detined by the committee, and his salary paid by the Board, the EXERCISE XIX.— REVIEW. I. — Which of the Italictzkd Verb forms in the follow- ing SENTENCES WOULD YOU PREFER, AND WHY? 1. It is I that is (am) to blame. 2. Three times two Is (are) six. The ebb and flow of the tides ivas (iuere) explained by 3 4 5. 6, I • Newton. More than a C3ntury and a half has (have) elapsed since that. About fifty feet of the bridge ivas (were) swept away by the freshet. Ph in such words has (have) the sound of f. Two ami two innhcs: ( mul'p ) four. 22 ST RANG S EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. 8. Enough labor and money has (have) been spen^ on it already. 9. To invent calumnies, and to spread suspicion, requires (require) neither labor nor courage. 10 To admit the existence of such a (iod, and then to refuse to worship him, is (are) surely inconsistent. till III ii. — plow would you justify the use of the singular Verb in the following sentences? L When 9 is subtracted from 17 what is left ? 2. The spectator and historian of the battle tells us. 5. Two thousand dollars was scarcely sufficient to pay all the expenses. 4. There was racing and chasing on Cannobie Lea. I,. A block and tackle ivas made use of in raising it. 6. Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings. 7. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, 8. Happiness, honor, nay life itself, is sacrificed in pursuit of it. 9. Early to bed, and early to rise, Makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. 10. Every chapter, and indeed every page, furnishes proof of this. 11. For a laggard in love, and a dastard in war. Was to wed the fair Ellen of young Lochinvar. 12. It must be one of our opponents that has done this. sfTRANo's; EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. 23 GOYEEKMEKT. I.— UsiNO THE Nominative Case after Transitive Verbs AND Propositions. II._UsiNG Prlposi'iions after Transitive Vehbs. ]. o 3. 4. 5. 8. 5). 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. EXERCISE XX. Let you and I go for a pailful of water. I oifered to let Mary and she divide it equally. I cannot permit you and he to sit together any longer. You may appoint whoever you like. \Mk) were you talking to just now V Who did you expect to see ? Can't you remember who you got it from ? Between you and I it looks rather suspicious. He left word for John and I to call on our way home. Girls like you and she ought to be ashamed to act so. I mentioned it to those whom I met, and she among the rust. There seems to be nobody here but you and I. All the girls had gone except her and I. He refused to accept of any remuneration for his services. I will not allow of such conduct in this room. I don't recollect of any similar instance. I remember of hearing him make the statement. He will not permit of any interruption. He shall not want for money while I have any. Who was that lady standing near you and I ? 1>4 STR.VNi; S ICXKnCISE."? IN FALSK 5YNT.\X. III. — The neglect or misuse of thi: Possessive Case. EXERCISE XXL 1. There is no use in me tryiag the examination. l\ Is there any prospect of the Council passing such a by law ? .*^. A dog and a cat's head are differently shaped. 4. Whose dictionary do you prefer ? We])ster, or Wor- cester ? -5. He lived in Charles II. 's reign, <). It is neither the purser nor the steward's duty, 7. For Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife, 8. 'J'hat is my brother James's wife's youngest sister. ■tA,-' EXERCISE XXlt.— REVIEW, 1. I did not succeed quite so well as I wished to have done. 2. 1 don't know as the exact cost is known yet. li. You are not the tirst boy that have made that mistake. 4. The blow will fall heavier on this oommunity than on most others. 5. At the head of the party was Fox and Lord Grrey. 6. Each of the candidates pledged themselves to abide by his decision. 7. That remark must have been intended for you and I. 8. It is one of the worst cases that has come under my notice. 9. If I was her 1 would be afraid of him finding out who done it. 10. He professed to believe that the soul perished with the body. 1 1 . He refused to comply to the demands of the Board. 12. Neither by you or he was it seemingly regarded as necessary. 13. The committee which was appointed to consider the have brought in a lono report. S'ri!AN(; S KXEUCISKS IN FALSK SV.Vi'AX. 25 14. 15. 1(). 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. ■U i don't see but what yVERBIAL 1. 2. 4. 1 5. r matlie- 1 C. iion and i 7. 8. alsi) tho but also 9. 10. 11. slio left. 12. 13. 1 / 14. 15. del it. 1 16. 17. d better, e a great IS. ;e during ^ 19. 2i). Lgh tele- 21. v^lio very 22. iing that 23. le Boses ' 24. v 25. EXERCISE XXIV.— REVIEW. He invented some sort of a machine for the purpose. The schools are very different now to what they were then. That was the Mayor, as well as the Reeve's opinion. Neither of the books that you seen laying on the floor were mine. It was his duty to have corrected the error at once. At least ten thousand dollars worth of property were destroyed by the fire. It is as cold, if not colder, than any day this winter. It may have been Mr. A. and not her that done it. The Board has appointed Mr. M. to audit their account*- Who do you think Mary and her met on their way home. If I was to remove this weight what would happen ? I have been told that he has visited them quite recently. He acknowledged that he had intended to have used it. Shakespeare is more true to nature than any writer I know of. Every day, and in fact every hour, bring their changes. No people was ever more fiercely assailed by persecution than those of this country. The junior classes are, if not better, at least as well taught as the senior ones. The family with whom she has been boarding has decided to return to Michigan. Will either of you girls lend this boy your slate ? His long experience, joined to his natural aptitude for teaching, enable him to accomplish this. Nobodj'^ but you and I know where to find them. You must learii to carefully distinguish between these two forms. He was not only noted for his theoretical knowledge, but also for his practical skill. Neither he or his wife seem to care what sort of an example they set their children. The meaning of words, phrases, and sentences are take^ up with the class before reading the lesson. 28 STUAXOS KXERCISES fN PALSE SYNTAX, 1*5 \ ' 26. I liave very little liope of him passing the examination. 27. You should, not accept of such an excuse. 28. At that time Mexico was botli more populous and more civilize'l than any country in America. 29. The same wind detained the king's fleet in their station at Harwich. 30. It affords the opportunity of considering whether his purpose in establishing the school, and which has ao far remained unfulfilled, camiot now be carried out. MISCELLANEOUS SYNTACTICAL ERRORS. I. Double Negatives. — II. Ellipsis. — III. Pleonasm. EXERCI&E XXV, 1. Neither you nor nobody else ever saw me do it. 2. Henceforth I cannot nor will not make any allowance in such cases. 3. The Council has not now, nor never liad the power to< pass such a by-law. 4. He didn't leave any here, I don't think. 5. He isn't likely to come by this t'-^m,, I dom't suppose. i). There wasn't hardly anybody there that I knew. 7. No two teachers could hardly differ more in style. 8. The past and present condition of Greece are very dif- ferent. 9. The determining the boundary line is the most important matter. 10. For sale, a dictionary and Atlas, both nearly new. 11. There isn't one that can't read, and few that can't write. 12. The man who was left in charge of it, and attends to it ia beginning to wonder. 13. He has got a good deal more to do this term. 14. He will be here in the latter end of next week. 15. He was a child of ten years old at the time. IG. His two sisters were both at the meeting. « 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 30. 1. o 3. 4. 5. 6. rr i. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. X. STRANG S EXKIK.'ISHH IN FALSK SYNTAX. 29 iraination. and more eir station lether his ich has ao irried out. RRORS. SOXASML 17. The fiiiieral \\^ill tiiko place at 3 p. m. to-morrow after- noon. 18. She met in with them on her way home. 19. There are generally a good many go to them. 20. His mother was a poor widow woman. 21. Lend me the loan of your ruler for a little while. 22. I know not from whence he came, or where he went to. 23. Whenever I see her she always asks about you. 24. Before you go you must first finish your exercise. 25. I came as fast as ever I could. 26. It is a good plan to adopt with new beginners. 27. I never saw the man before in my life. 28. He did it equally as well as his friends 29. I have spoilt this envelope, bring me another one. 30. It must be ten years ago since he loft home. t. lowance in ! power to« nppose. B w. yle. ^^v i very dif- important 1 '• lew. 1 ^* Jii't write. ¥ '^' ends to it J ^• s ^^■ m ^^' W 1 2. 13. COMMON IMPROPRIETIES AND VULGARISMS. EXERCISE XXV'I. She looked kind of surprised when she found you here. I sort of thought you would come to-night. I'm just after writing to him for some more. He hadn't ought to have told her about it. She would not stay, being as how she was all alone. He told me that he used to could do that. He would have gone home if I had not have stop})ed him. I see them most every day. He was some better when we left this morning. He came very near being drownded. The dog attackted him on the street. He left homo unbeknown to his parents. TJie doctor wasn't to home w-hen I called. ^'■T'*^??*^;*^**^^^ 'ii]\- ,%ifi>ii 3U STRANG S P:XEiiClSES IX FALSE SYNTAX, m 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. SS. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44 45. 41). ig- This here answer aint correct. That there hoy don't seem to be attending. Tell that hind boy to sit down. ^Vhatever did you do that for ? I wanted to go but couldn't get. She lives quite a long ways from the school. He walked quite a piece of the road with us. Where are you stopping at present ? 1 wont believe him again. I aint got that answer. It isn't quite that bad. Are you not done j'^our sums yet ? Apples will not be so i)Ienty this fall. The liouse is plenty large enough for them. 1 wish you would learn me how to do it. I expect he must have gone home. He is generally allowed to keep the best hotel in town. Will you loan me your knife for a few minutes ? He seldom or ever visits tlie school now. I never remember hearing liim speak of it. Try and remember to shut the door after you. He knows more than you think for. He went up-stairs for to get some paper. Leave me be I tell you. He wouldn't have known if you hadn't of told liim, 1 wish 1 liad a known that soor v. He gave her the watch in a i>r( .sent. He ran the cart again the window. Some days his conduct is very aggravating. We saw some awfully nice cards at S's. He seems to have a mighty poor opinion of their ma- cliines. I did know it but I disremember it just now. A titdte verb must agrc) with if>» iioininativc in ninuhcr and person. >. 47. 48. 4!). 50. I. o 3. ■^y-i^ii^fsii^*'> STRANG S EXERCISES IX BWLSE SYNTAX. 31 47. She was (juite mad cit me for telling him. 48. Ho diilii't seem overl}' anxious to go, 41). T found a couple of misspelled words in your exercise. 50. He'll get liimself into a fix some day, if he isn't careful. X .). 0. i . 8. <>. I.). II. 12. 11. 15. EXELlCrSE XXVIL— REVIKVV. Was it a man or a woman's voice that we heard ? In what State did you say Chicago was ? Sucli a course is likely to be attended by much danger. Xo one in Englauil knew what tea was two liundred years ago. These girls will neither listen, nor let nobody else listen. Neither you or I are in the wrong. You will uot find him to home this morning, I don't tliink. There is need (tf institutions like U. C, College ought to l)f. It WMs ;i place of which wc, lia I lieard much, l)ut we had never vi;^ite'«*?«* STRANG S i;Xl-JlUMSES IN 1 Ar.Sl': .SVN'i'AA'. IS. 19. 20. 21. 22. 21 2.'>. 2(). 27. 28. 2!). 81. 82. .'U. 35. 8G. 37. 38. 39. 40. He nuvcr has ami probably nowi' will forgive me for deceiving him. Its last sfcateincuts are quite as reckless, auil even more malicious thau its former ones. Ho was not only accused of theft, but also of murder. All nudos are of the masculine gemler, and females of the feminine. If he don't come be sure and let mo kuo'^v. I would have been there by this time if you hadn't have delayed me. Nothing but balls and parties seem to have any Interest for her. You can go as soon as you arc done your exercise. There is over one hundred buihlings gone av since last spring. What is to prevent him linding out who done it ? Hoping that I will hear from you soon believe me, yours trulv, A. B. Twenty four hours notice are usually g*ivcn in such cases. I felt kind of frightened at lirst. He said it was her that begun it. When a nation forms a gov(n'nt.iieut it is ])ower, not wis- dom, which they place in the hands of that govern- ment You wasn't paying attention to the explauation, I don't think. The committee is to meet at 10 a. m. ou Wenlnesday forenoon. Nobody but l)l;e doctor ami the uur;ie are ;dlowe'l to see him. Wont he be surprised to llnd that we aiut going? Each of yt>u boys have got as nuich as yon can carry. Has the jury brought in their ^'crdict yet V Try and renu!m])er where you k^ft it laying. Many of .)ur best si.'ho1;n's huk tiiat knowledge of \n\n\' noHS afl'ii;-,-? wliicb air so essential to success. % i ■ iWK?*^- STUAXG'S KXI^tCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. I)US1- % I ]. 9 3. 4. 5. 0. 8. 0. 10. H. 12, •; 4. <). 9. 10 U, I '2 EXP.RGISE XXVIII.— REVIEW. JlJSTIFV, OF. CORRECT (rilVINCI REASONS) ITIE YORM OF THE ITALICIZED WORDS INT THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. I am a plain blunt man that love my friend. It is you and not your brother that deserves to be blamed. And many [i holy text around she strews, That tea^ch'the rustic moralist to die. My robe and my integrity to heaven is all I dare r.-'^w call mine own. Nine-tenths of all that misery is caused by idleness. A generous trt)op appears Who spread fheir buckles and aiis to ri;tiring lie left orders to he called early. n. — DlslTNGl.ISH IS MEANING EKTWKEX, Much dcpemis on the teacher (teacher's) correcting the papers. Just think of him (his) being engaged in such work. He A\as au abler statesman than (a) s(dtlier. She sings as well as (she) plays. One of the causes that has (have) not been mentioned is the following. I am the man that gives (give) out the tickets. He was careful to work out (in working out) the ques- tion for them. He expressed the pleasure he felt in hearing the (in the hearing of the) philosopher. If 1 have (had) (had had) the book I, &c. If he did it he wouhl (should) bo punished. If lie W.n (were I present what should I do ? 1 rememhor an anecdote of the doctor (doctor'^) which mav int. 'rest vou. 34 STRANG'S EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. MISCELLANEOUS GRAMMATICAL ERRORS. EXERCISE XXIX. —REVIEW. i. It wasn't her that done it, I don't think. 2. Which is the cheapest, to go by Toronto, or by Hamil- ton ? 3. There is no two of them exactly alike. 4. But for you and I ho would have been drowndcd 5. He would have laid there all night, if we had not have wakened him. 6. Can I leave my seat for a few minutes ? 7. Is there any one in the class that don't understand it ? 8. Who did you give the parcel to ? 9. Her and I can ^arry it easy enough. 10. If any pupil has seen anything of it I will be glad if they will let me know. 11. Each candidate must provide their own stationery. 12. How will I know who to give it to ? 13. We don't want no loafers here. 14. There is surely some other places of importance. 15. Wasn't you awfully glad to get home ? 16. Whom did he say had been appointed secretary ? 17. It must be nearly ten years since I have been in Toronto. 18. He don't seem to bowl as good, as he used to. 19. He is just as honest, if not more so, than any of his * neighbors. ^ 20. Two teaspoonsful of the mixture, dissolved in a glass ol; water, and drank during etFerveseence, makes a cool- ing drink. 21. I have not heard of anybody but the Smith's that are invited. 22. It was so dark that I couldn't see the horses, hardly. 23. They seemed to me to be nearly dressed alike. 24. What did he say the name of this station was ? 25. There is no chance of him passing witliout he works harder. STRANG S l!:XEUClSEJ> IN FALSE SYNTAX. 35 ROES. Hamil- (1 Lot liave tnd it ? I if they 'oroiito. r of his' ijlass of a cool- hat are fcUy. ' workH 26. It aint likely that I will be able to finish it to-day, 27. Who do you think we met this morning ? 28. What have you got in your hand? 29. I meant to have written it this morning. 30. Have either of you a copy of the questions that was given at last examination ? 31. I would have done it as cheap as him if you had asked me. 32. You will seldom or ever find him to homo in the evening, 33. Probably more than one teacher present has met with such cases. 34. That place aint marked on the map, I don't ihink. 35. I think it must be some sort of a fever. 36. Nobody but you and she were in the room since, 37. I don't see that he either has or can gain, anything by it, 38. Where would we find any one willing to go to so much trouble ? 39. He asked me if he could not have the use of it for a few days, 40. How long is it since you have heard frorn your brother? 41. It is one of the most interesting articles that has apj^)eared in the *' Monthly." 42. I sold them to Johnson, he that has a shop on W. St. 43. Neither Holmes nor Thompson were class-mates of mine, 44. Let every one attend to their own slate. 45. He thinks that what he don't know aint worth knowing. 4(). I have heard nothing of it, neither from him or hia friends. 47. I prefer to wait for him than to go alone. 48. You can't deny but what you received notice, 49. He seemed to have every confidence of his ability to finish it. 50. That needn't make any difference between old friends like you and I. 51. If you had been working all morning like we have you would be glad to rest. 52. Nobody but you and I seem to know about it. 53. Sixteen multi])lied by six equals to what ? :i(j STRANGS EXEMJISES I\ FALSE SYNTAX. 54. There could not have been a more unanimous meeting. 55. I had a better opinion of you than to have supposed that you would do such a thing. 56. Little more but the names of the authors and their works are given in the notes. 57. It isfl't one of the words that adds es in the plural. 58. Neither the Old or New Testament contain any such verse 59. I will have to go alone without he changes his mind. 60. Are you not near done your exercise yet ? 61. I don't hardly think he will come to-night. K3'2. Would there be any use in us going to see him about it? 63. Her and I agreed to write to one another every week. 64. A large quantity of militar' stores and provisions were found in the fort. 65. Who was Oorteic sent out by ? 60. If any person is not satisfied with the pictures I will refuud thoni their money. 67. I'm just after explaining to the class how to work those sort of (Questions. 68. Wasn't you at school the day it was broke ? 69. We can't wait no longer for them boys. 70. Boys like you and he ought to be ashamed to behave so bad in church. 71. Hold on, Tom ! Here comes Smith and two or three other fellows. 72. This letter is from my cousin Annie, she that you met here last summer. 73. See that none are admitted whom you think will not be true to the cause. 74. It is very likely that there was more than one concerned in it. 75. Such prices are only paid in times of great scarcity. 76. He spoke so slow and distinct that 1 caught every word. 77. Neither Selden nor Bacon were graduates of a University. 78. I kind of thought he might have taken it. 79. If you had went home and asked her perhaps she would have let you come with Jane and t. STRANG S EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. 37 eting. pposed i their il. y such nd. )Out it? i^eek. IS were s I will k tliose have so >r three /^ou met 1 not be ncerned ity. y word. versity. e would 80. There isn't any complements, I don't think. 81. Every intelligent mechanic ought to use their influence on his behalf. 82. You never have, and I trust you never will, meet with such a trial. 83. There is no doubt but what he expected to have been first. 84. I told him he could stop at home this afternoon if be liked. 85. But, after all, these are nothing when compared to the advantages it offers. 86. She couldn't answer a single question, scarcely. 87. I wont allow of any interference with my authority. 88. If I was in his place I would be glad to get rid of it. 89. I think that he lived in George Ill's reign 90. I look on it as one of the most feasible schemes that has been proposed. 91. She had forgot to tell him that the Hour was near done. 92. There aint a book in the library, hardly, but what he has read. 93. Who does he think the association is likely to appoint as their agent here ? 94. I was in hopes to have seen you at the party, last night. 95. I am sorry that I haven't got any thing better to offer you. 96. Is there anyone in the class that don't understand how to fill up their form ? 97. Be sure and let me know if the water raises any higher. 98. My prices will be found as low, if not lower, than can be found elsewhere. 99. My stock is more complete than ever, and customers may rest assured at getting bargains. 100. In her name has been committed some of the vilest crimes which stain the page of history. 101. You can take any that you can find laying on tlie counter. 102. The spirit, and not the letter of the law are what we ought to look at. 38 8TIIAXGS EXElieiSEH JN FALSE SYNTAX. 103. It is possible that you may never have such another chance. 104. Be careful in distinguishing between these two words. 105. Mr. H. is one of those who won scholarships but was refused payment. 106. More than one outbreak of typhoid fever has been due to such a state of affairs, 107. It wasn't me that done it ; it was that there boy. 108. This cake tastes quite nicely, after all, don't it ? 109. I can't understand how any one can keep their temper, 110. He evidently didn't know what it was to be afraid, 111. He told us there was two principal propositions in the sentence. 112. He said he would give it to whomsoever would solve the equation first. 113. Suppose that he was to come in and find you acting so disorderly. 114. He had no other course open to him, but to resign, and which he accordingly did. 115. He hasn't gone, and ain't likely to. 116. They will be interested when the nature of a syllogism. or tlie fallacy of a proposition are explained to them, 117. In such matters profusion as well as parsimony are to be avoided. 118. The rising and falling inflection require to be carefuUj" distinguished. 119. No one would write a book unless he thinks it will be read. 120. She surely don't expect me to tell who I got it from. 121. His machine works quite different to what I expected- 122. Are either of these places marked on the map ? 123. He may even succeed to make out the sense of the passage. 1 24. I doubt if there is more than girl iu the class that can spell it correctly. 125. It is said to be homogeneous when the sum of the indices are the same. 126. The inscription gave the name and age of the deceased, merely. STRANG « EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. :;•) another words. )ut was ien due emper, lid, i in the 1 solve ting so jn, and logism. ) them, ^ are to -refully wiW be rom. )eGted . of the at can ndices eased, 127. I have lost the game, tliough it seemed to me as if I should have won it. 128. If for $1 I can buy 8 lbs. of raisins, how much can I ])uy for $5. 129. You have got no right to open it without permission. 130. Mrs. A.'s compliments to Mr. B., and would like if you would be kind enough to send me a list of the books required. 131. When one tries their hand at predicting it is best not to be too definite. 132. Wanted, a short-hand writer, by a legal firm, who can also engross well. 133. It is one of the greatest misfortunes that has or can happen to the town. 134. He was a man whom I greatly respected, but I never really liked him. 135. Is it ignorance or carelessness that are the cause of him failing so often. 136. Was it her that was talking so loud in the next room ? 137. You will never succeed to pass the examination with- out you are more careful. 138. He told me that you had gone to the city and wasn't to be back till Wednesday. 139. He has no farther need for it, and neither have I. 140. What avails all these advantages if he will not profit from them. 141. Each of us could furnish instances from our own ex- perience. 142. I know of no one })etter fitted for it, or so likely to give satisfaction as Mr. M. 143. The committee trusts that the citizens will co-operate heartily with them in making the entertainment a success. 144. He hasn't a bit of strength, no more than an infant. 145. He seemed to thoroughly understand the subject. 146. It will cure catarrh quicker than any remedy offered to the public. 147. If it wasn't for the newspapers we would know very little of what is going on around us. 40 STH.Was EXIORCISES IN FALSK SYNTAX. 148. Neither my ])rother nor I were able to endure it any longer. 149. The arranging the programme Avill take some time. 150. Had I known sooner I would have been able to have made arrangements for him to have stopped with us. 151. Tobacco is derived from the island of Tobago, from which it was first brought. 152. A few inches more or less in a lady's height makes a great difference. 153. You must speak plainer if you wish to be understood. 154. Unless a teacher feels that he or she has a divine mis- sion in the work, they are not likely to succeed. 155. There is a great difference between the present and past condition of the school. 156. Winter in our temperate climate exhibits very few phenomena in comparison to what is visible in tlie arctic re2;ions. 157. He said that he should like that the matter would be deliuitely settled. 158. If not larger, it certainly is quite as large as the speci- men which you showed us yesterday. 159. No two positions iu life couhl hanlly In; more opposite. IGO. I don't suppose tiiere was any (»ne in the room but what suspected something. IGl. Every tree and everj'- shrub glittered in the sunlight as as if they were covered with diamonds. 162. As I never saw a play Ijefore, it proved very interesting^ 1G3. Unfortunately he neither knows the name or the resi- dence of tlie ownei'. 1G4. A gentleman living on West St.. and who is a frecj^uent visitor in our olticfi handed it to us. 1G5. 'Tis thine to command, mine to o!)ey, let me know therefore what your orders are. 166. It had been his intention, I believe, to have received us with considerable ceremony, 1G7. Any who has seen it will admit that we have not, and, indeed, can not do it justice. 168. I see why you do that, quite clearly, but I don't under- stand the next step. 169. 170. 171. 172. 173. 174. 175. 176. STRANG S EXEllCrSKS IN PALSK vSYNTAX. 41 1 G9. I indeed prefer a man without money tlian money with- out a man. 170. The derivation of the word, as well as the usage of our beat writers, are in favour of this view. 171. There have lieen three famous talkers in England, either of whom would serve as an illustration. 172. He has come a long ways expressly for to try the ex- amination. 173. If he was to find out that it was her wrote it he would be very angry. 174. Yet no sooner does morning dawn but the strange en- chantment vanishes. 175. I was taken up too much with the thoughts to notice the language with which they were clothed. 176. Every one of tho witnesses gave it as their opinion that neither the captain nor the mate were to blame for the accident. 177. There is also a council who, though itself irresponsible, governs the educational interests of the Province. 178. He was a man who, though I did not like him, I could not help respecting. 179. We will find that all the most common and useful words, as well as the greater jxirt of the grammar, is native. 180. Y^ou can scarcely find a more universal ])lunder. 181. There are occasions iu the life of nearly ev^ery one when they canuot find words to adecpiately express their feelings. 182. A proper dipthong is when both vowels are sounded. 183. It contains a great deal that is useful, and which may be turned to good account, 184. The committee pays tin; town authorities a high tribute for the courtesy and attention which was shown them during their visit. 185. I aiut sure which of the two is tho largest. 186. More than ouo of the candidates seemed anxious to sh(»vv ofi- hi« knowledge. 1^7 , To tut^t that T would iicrd t(^. h;ivt' ijivcn ihv cla?? a written <^\':!nii?i.;itiou. 42 STRANG S EXERCISES IN FALSH SYNTAX. 1 'i 188. A hasty perusal of this strange production might not show you that it was a poem. 189. The greatest num})er of candidates came up to that examination of any former year. 190. The crown of ICngland can only be worn by a Protestant. 191. If it wasn't for you and she, and two or three more, I would leave. 192. Emphasis is the laying a greater stress on some words than on otliers. 193. He struck me as I was jumping onto tlic sleigli. 194. The court has taken a different view than did the public, and liave awarded him a considerable sum. 195. He has just issued his thousandth and lirst vohime. 196. I have very little doubt but what you nnght lind some of them laying aroand j'^et if you would take the trouble to look for them. 197. He looks on it as one of the most admirable military performances tluit has taken place in modern times. 198. The manufacture of them has now arrived to immense proportions. 199. Neither the power to issue a license, nor the power to regulate the traffic were questions before the court. 200. No professi(mal man, no business man, in fact no man of sense would risk their reputation by supporting such a scheme. 201. We are convinced that were the question brought be- fore the Privy Council it will be found that these powers belong to the Local Legislatures. 202. If I succeed to discharge the duties devolving on me, satisfactorily, it will be because &c. 203. There are generally a good many go from mefo curiosity. 204. He is one of the few who can be depended on to keep his presence of mind on such occasions. 205. Egypt would scarcely have been able to have secured her independence by her o^vn efforts. 20C). Color-blindness is so common in some countries that nearly one in every twenty of the inlial>it:ints suffer from it. 207. 208. 209. STRANG S EXERCISES IN PALSE SYNTAX. 43 207. I know of no method that will accom])lish this so effectually, or at less expense than tliat you have suggested. t 208. Like Shakespeare his genius is sublime, and his im- agination unbounded. 209. Though her disposition was quite different and supe- rior to his many causes contributed to render her less popular than him. 210. A, and B. beg to announce that they have commenced business in the above store. Having purchased our stock at close prices we are prepared to offer bargains. 211. After the jury was in the box he wanted to challenge several of them whom he said had a prejudice against his client. 212. The captain admittefK. 210. The gcmtlornan must remember that the road was not built siiurl^- tliat lie may enjoy a large salary as .Ma]iai,'iiig Director. The IVimo Minister with the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer were admitted to her presence. It is stronger and cvevy way superior to the tether one. He said it was a, great misfortune that men of letters seldom looked f»]i the practical side of su(;h matters. Personification is when we aijcribe life or action to ina- nimate o))jects. Nearly e\-ery oiu; of the teachers pn;sent gave it as their opinion that there was more than oiie way of interpretnig the (juestion, and that consetpiently neither of the thrije answers were absolutely wrong. It is miicli to be regretted th;;t tliey should, as the" have, elected him as their representative. Mrs. A.'s com[)lin>(^nts to Mrs. B. , and b-jgs to state that Mary ( '. lived with uie nearly a year, and that I found her capaV>le and honest. He saijl that he \iv\ heard notiiing, and did not expect to, before Saturday. His reput;ition is e(pial lo any writer in tin; P"ovince. He a})])('ar('d to cleai ly understand the various steps of the process. 1 am one of thosi- [)copl(; v.dio 2(>, and ottered to wait thret- months for yt>ur j)ay V K we v.o'(' to c.vainie.e tht'm uiitlcr a microscitpe Wu AN'ouM lii.d that n<./!: one of all these (crystals were alike. It is no use in us reasoning any hniger with him. In plact; of tlie old list 1 have prepared another, and wiiieli T thiidv Mill be huind more useful. He had madv; so many alt;;rations aJid additions to the plan that f scai'ctuy recognized it Ttie King said if hv. ilid he wouM cut oil' every i^'rench- man's head that was in his kingdom. At this tin)!' ih ' i>o'i,vl of \'.f(i( nil ui e w;is iiia- '0. it as way of {uently v.'roiiijj. as the" 'O state lul that expect 'ovinee. «tepH of vviiat I I'll'ered ope wo is weru -T, and to the I'encli- irfs I 243. 24i. 245. 24G. 247. 248. 249. 250. 251. or,'> 254. 250. '>57 25S. A rapid increase in tlie number of schools and of the pupils attending them are not at pi'esent tt» l»e ex- pected. Parties wishing a selection should telegraph, as the goods will not remain long in stock, in order to pre- vent disappointment. The House of C^>mmons, which represented the middle classes, were appi^rcntly afraid tfcc. It is surely preferable to die tiie deatli of a ])atriot than to live the life of a slave. If thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there remem- berest, &c. Irving and Macaulay's style are very dillcrent. Presently I came to a bog into whicli I knew if 1 strayed I would never emerge unaided. Now is the time to raise our sciiool into such a state of efficiency that will enable it to prepare pupils for the various Universities. These })assages will confirm wliat I say, and which lias only to ])e stated to be acknowledged by any Bible student. No subject has engaged the time and attention of teachers so much, or ))eeii more pressed u})on tlieni by parents than reading. This hypothesis, as well as that previously referred to, merely })rove the lialluciiiation of the authors. It m;iy l)e employed to strengthen the impressioit which we intend that any object should make. If lie was wise he would have contented himself to follow their advice. It ai)pears that no one. is exemjit from serving cm a coroner's jury, and may be lined for iion-attend- an.ce. To-morrow being the last day of the Regatta, and on which takes place the races of the Kowing ( 'lul), wiiJ. doid)tless attract a large crowd. The last hitch in this celebrated case appears to be the most a]isurne and all a happy and prosperous New Year. In short, he has received such instruction, and had such practice as enables him to begin aright for himself when he goes into a school, and further serves as a guide to (lirect his future studies. A sleigh is cheaper, and much easier constructed than a waggon, and besides there are plenty of farmers which cannot get to market except in winter. Tf VMU had oidy liave went a little closer you would have setjn that it wasn't her. 48 ST JIANG :ti KXKHCISES IN FALSI-: SYNTAX. 294. 295. 296. 297. 298. 300. 301. 302. 303. 304. 305. 300. 3!)7. 3X were con- makes such Specimens of these articles have been exhibited at the different Provincial Fairs, and attracted a good deal of attention. If he is entitled to praise for withdrawing the book as soon as his attention was drawn to it, he would have been entitled to more if tliere was no necessity for its withdrawal. Among the spectatoid several of the fair spicuous, and whose smiles always meetings more agreeable. There was, at the time, in the pockets of the jacket a purse and a pair of kid gloves. Alarmed by these reports it was decided to evacuate the fort that night. Macaulriy wrote his history with the twofold purpose of cbviria^' tii.e name of the whigs from the charges madu !)y ilume, and to set forth the real life of the J^uglisli people. If the patent has issued in error, or that the Commis- sioner has been misled, or for other good cause, the Court of Chancery has power to declare such patent void. Tho Detroit University is open to all who desire a thorough medical education, of either sex. The University ha^ for the special benefit of their stu- dents enlisted aii able corps of lecturers. Intending matriculants are referred to the Register, (?) Professor Siggins, who will give each all instructions and information desired to fully aeci[uaint them with the reciuirements. There is connected with the University a Free Dispen- sary, where all who desire can take treatment, free of cost. The University will furnish scholarship certificates for one hundred and fifteen dollars, that will entitle its beneficiary to a full course of lectures and instruction. The fee must be paid in advance to the Treasurer, who will enter the names, and give each a ticket that will entitle the holder to, kc. Diseases of the mouth and its contiguous parts will receive its due attention. 311 32( STRANG •< KXERCISK*; IN FALSK SYNTAX. 4i« id at the )0(1 deal book as uld have issity for t^ere con- es such jacket a evacuate purpose charges ife of the Oommis- jause, the ch patent i desire a their stu- 3gister, (?) structioiis bhem with 20 Dispen- ment, free ticates for entitle its istruotion. lurer, who it that will j)arts will 30S. This will aiiord a tine means of determining tlie diag- nostic conditiouh:, and to observe the sanative elTects of the remedies given. 309. He must possess the knowledge of a three years' course of instruction, as is taught in the University. 310. No one could choose his remedy from the botanical museum around him unless he iirst becomes acquain- ted with botanical forms. oil. The University will incorporate in its curriculum of study recognized standard medical, surgical, and scientific authority, as is indorsed by the best schools in America and Europe, and open their doors to all who, &c. .*>12. Soon he finds out that something is wrong, but he does not know what it is, nor where it is, and then another, and so on until his fine machiro has lost its force, and all is a prey to the howling storms, and are lost in the vortex, &c. 813. The choice being left to the Trustees whether to make the change or not has created a gootl deal of confusion. 314. Under its influence we do thinofs which we would be sorry to do, otherwise. 315. Having received notice to vacate our present premises, and in order to do so, we have decided to get rid of, &c. 310. A man who had been crucified, and risen again, was the centre of their hope, their joy, their affection, their confidence. 317. George Til. 's reign was the most eventful and longest in liritish history. 318. Not being capable of examining the original, or so nearly incapable that they are averse to the effort, they run off on the line of thought first suggested. 319. He wi 11 be surprised to see the monster whom he thought was slain coming to lifo agahi, like one of those champions in the Vallialla who was no sooner slain than lie rose to his feet ready to renew the contest. 320. A. B. begs to announce tliat he has purchased from C. r>. his entire stock and will continue th ) business at the old stand. Having bought the goods for cash, and as I intend to sell for cash, 1 will bj in a poaition ti; (»(fer barL'ains to mv custonuM-s. m~ r)<") STRANG S EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. n 321. Any man or woman that once buys anything from us are sure to become regular customers. 322. You can omit the names of any whom you know will not be present at it. 323. Our Board has set a good example by dealing in a liberal spirit with the teachers in their employ. 324. I came to the conclusion that the first time I would see them I would thoroughly examine them. 325. I have examined G's Revised and Improved System of Penmanship, and I shall advise all the pupils of this school to purchase them only. 326. The wortliy Principal, with his staff of aide assistants, are well deserving the compliments paid them. 327. Mr. M. refused, and stated that he was going back to C, in the most peremptory manner. 328. It is well understood that live men can transact busi- ness just as satisfactorily, and certainly more expe- ditiously than forty or iifty. 329. A majority of our Third Class teachers, after having taught for three years, are unable to olDtain a Second Class Certiticate, and in consequence of which are compelled to quit the profession. 330. This is one of the few subjects that seems to be thoroughly taught in our schools. 331. Nothing can justify his resort to it so frequently. 332. There are two wheels, the one of which moves too fast, and the other too slow. 333. Some Jews in Hungary are accused of having mur- dered a Christian girl and using her blood to mix with their Passion bread. 334. I would not have thought that he would be so simple as to have believed such a story. 335. Another artist has been engaged of equally high repu- tation to finish the work. 336. It is so prepared that a patient can take it without disgust until they are permanently benefited. 337. The State has a right to see that parents should so manage their cliiUlren that they should not become a burden on it. 338. We would advise you to consult your physician about it, as they are our special agents in promoting the saU:. » % rom lis )w will ig in a >y- would stem of of this sistants, m. back to act busi- re expe- r having a Second ^hich are ns to be fcly. too fast, ing mur- d to mix 30 simple igli repu- t without ed. should so ^t become 1 about it, r the saK;. ii^ STRANG S EXERCISES IX FALSE SYNTAX. 51 339. A full description, it will be remembered, was given in our last Saturday's issue, of this remarkable structure. 340. And thence delight, disgust, or cold indifference rise. 341 . But scant three miles the band had rode When o'er a height they passed. 342. Where water, clear as diamond spark. In a stone bason fell. 343. Till through the British world was known The names of Pitt and Fox alone. 344. Down to the Tweed his band he drew, And muttered as the flood they view. 345. Whatever sprightly juice or tasteful food On the green bosom of this earth are found. 346. Charge full on Scotland's central host Or Victory and England's lost. 347. Yet oft, in holy M'rit we see Even such weak minister as me May the oppressor bruise. 348. But scarce could trust my eyes When sudden in the rine I view A mounted champion rise. 349. For each man that could draw a sword Had marched that morning with their lord. Earl Adam Hepburn, — he who died On Flodden, by his sovereign's side. 350. We recommend that occasional conferences with In- spectors be held in connection with th-e practical work of education, and thus secure the expressed wishes of those engaged in the work. 351 . Besolved : That the Council desires to express its sense of the great loss the town has sustained by bis death, andl as a mark of respect for his memory do now adjourn. 352. That the Senate, at this its first meeting since his death, record their sorrow at the loss the province has sustained. 353. The undersigned being desirous to clear off the balance of his stock of summer goods in order to make room for my steady increasing business will offer the wh'de of my stock in such lots as may suit intend- ing purchasers, and at such prices that cannot be approached by any in the town. PAET III. STYLE. A MISUSED WORDS. I. — COSTFOUNBING WORDS OF SIMILAR SOUND OR ORIGIN, EXERCISE XXX. 1. His story does seem rather incredulous. 2. I have been creditably informed that such is the ease. .S. It would be impossible to predicate the result of such a. contest. 4. He found fthem in want of the commonest necessities of life. 5. All his efforts to secure an equitable distribution of heat failed. i6. Be careful not to confuse these two words. 7. They are among our most valuable contributors. 8. He stands high in the list of fictitious writers. 9. He agreed not to offer a tictitious opposition to rfche Government. }0. The bodies were so disfigured as to render their identity difficult. ill. He was doomed to expatiate his crimes on tiie gallows. X2. I hope you may succeed in convicting him of his error. (13. How will the new Regulations effect your school. 14. It was proposed to erect a statute in his honor. ,15. He depreciated the attempt made by the last speaker to excite a prejudice against the company. 10. He was allowed to pursue his ordinary avocation in peace. J 7. The observation! of these simple rules would have pre- vented all ditficultv- f f1 1( 11 l{ STRANGS EXtniCISKS IN FALSK SYNTAX. 55 aGiN, 18. 19. 20. 21. 23. 24. 25. Wr()ng forms of words. It is said to Ixg a sure preventative of agne. His remarks were quite irrevalent. He regarded it as a very underhanded proceeding. A cursorary glance might not reveal the fact. He was looked upon by his friends as a progedy of learning. He went to see the tradegy of McBeth played. He seemed to regard it as a clever stragetic movement. He recommended it to us as an excellent dentrifice. e ease. >f such a ssities <&f >n of heat n to (the- r identity ; gallows, is error, ol. peaker to cation in liave pre- II. — Confounding synonymes, or words of related MEANING. EXERCISE XXXT. 1. He seemed disposed to questio^x the veracity of my state- ments. 2. He was not conscious of what had been done in his absence. 3. Tomatoes are said to be very healthy food. 4. I could not persuade him that he was wrong. 5. Did you send a verbal, or a written message ? 6. In that way you will be more liable to get at the truth, 7. You may esteem yourself fortunate if you escape so easily. 8. Doubtless the story was invented for the purpose of in- juring his character. I), After a considerable interval had transpired he returned to the office. 10. In the meantime important events were transpiring in England. 11. Two hundred dollars a year is scarcely sufficient com- pensation for his services. 12. Her future life is said to have been virtuous and irre- proachable. 13. 1 never saw such a quantity oF shee]) at a show V>efore. 54 STRANGS EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. 14. Such carelessness is calculated to leave a very unfavor- able impression on the minds of the examiners. 15. All these things require to be taken into deliberation by the committee. 16. Had this been done their object w^ould doubtless have been successful. 17. The enormity of the cost of the proposed tunnel seemed to startle him. 18. His awkward handling of the oars showed that he was only an amateur. 19. The discovery of the telescope rendered it a compara- tively easy task. 20. You will be very apt to lind him in the billiard room. 21. The great bulk of the scholars belong to the village. 22. The balance of the pupils are reading in the Fourth Book. 23. The whole family enjoy a rather bad reputation —enjoy very poor health. 24. The death of the veteran journalist is hourly anticipated. 25. There is no doubt that his death was hastened by the blows administered by the policeman. 26. The rule is a good enough one, but I doubt its applica- tion to the case before us. 27. We placed every thing in the office at their disposition. 28. The conscience of the purity and disinterestedness of his motives consoled him for his defeat. III. — Miscellaneous examples of misused words. EXERCISE XXXII. 1. S^lch trustees perish the best interests of their school. 2. Parents require to have this idea transmuted into their minds. 3. These reports will enable parents to judge of the pro- gression of their children. 4. With such facilities for filling the ranks of inefficient teachers there should be no difficulty in, &c. STRANG S EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. 50 favor- I, ion by }s have seemed he was Dmpara- room. ige. ih Book. L— enjoy Lcipated. i by the applica- position. 3SS of his )RDS. school, nto their the pro- nefficient 5. The claim that it (U. 0. College) can bo aubstituted by our High Schools and Collegiate Institutes is false. 6. To this institution (U. G. 0.) most of >ur prominsnt public men are indebted for their abilities, 7. This proud position has proceeded from small l^^ginnings. 8. He says that he never saw the letter till it was pub- lished, a fact which I can prove to be false. y. It (phonetic spelling) would make foreigners learn our language more easily. 10. Steam enables us to perform a voyage sooner than formerly. 1 1 . You want to be very careful to explain this point clearly. 12. You have the right to give me half of the road. 13. The above is a vile fabrication, actuated by the puny jealousy of our contemporary. 14. The book is full of valuable information from lid to lid. 15. I have constantly met with just such cases in my visits to the schools, 16. The issue of the campaign was still being expected by Cicero with considerable anxiety, though with little hope that the republic would be able to resume its independence. 17. He agreed to return it inside of ten days. 18. He can't take care of himself, let alone the children. 19. We came, across an instance of it in our lesson this morning. 20. Feeling very dry after my walk I asked for a drink of water. 21. By so doing he imputes the veracity of the secretary. 22. The oridudciiDi of antiquity seems to have been a ficti- tious substance, not a natural metal. 23. Political geography is well taught, but due preponder- ance is not given to Mathematical and Physical. 24. It will be seen, therefoi'e, that there is no lack of means for supplying any deliciencies that may take place in their ranks. 56 STKANGS EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. CHOICE OF WORDS. EXERCISE XXXIII. Which of the iTALicTZEr» words or expression; s in the FOLLOWING SENTENCES ARE PREFERABLE? 1. H*^. had 2^ct7'tly (partially) finished the work when we left. 2. In what part (portion) of the town does he live ? 3. The letter was addressed to the ]hn'erent( Reeerend) Mr. Smith. 4. The children behaved in a very reverent (reverend) manner. 5. He thanks them for the honor bestowed (cor/erred) on him. 6. He bore the operation with the greatest courage (forti- tude). 7. Shall I peel (pare) this apple —orange — for you ? 8. I would have gone if it had been ever (never) so stormy. 9. He ought to be put in a straight (strait) jacket. 10. He set before them a most luxurious (luxuriant) banquet. 11. What method of proceeding ( procedure) wouldyoii adopt in such a case ? 12. I never heard such an eloquent (so eloquent a) speech. 13. I heard it from our mutual (common) friend. 14. Were your instructions oral (verbal) or written ? 15. He soon acquired the cu8to7n (habit) of using opium. IG. He insisted on the prompt observance (observation) of the regulations. 17. Don't leave any more than you can (can't) help. 18. The goods are to be sold at (by) auction to-morrow. 19. He lives on (in) Elgin Street. 20. He professed great sympathy with (for) them. 21. The counter was covered with a various (varied) assort- ment of cards. 22. His face assumed a deadly (deathly) paleness. 23. The falseness (falsity — falsehood ) of his statement was soon evident. 21 The v'lioh (rn/hr) llirrr i.s covcrcil M-ith it. STRANG S EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. in In the [en we d) Mr. erend) red) on s (forti- stormy, janquet. 3u adopt eech. 1 lium. ttion) of ow. ) asaort- EXERCISE XXXIV. Improve the following sentences by suLoTttutino correct forms of 'expression for such as are wrong, or of doubtful propriety : I have every conlidence in his honesty. You had no call to leave it within his reach. He wasn't injured any, as far ?s I could see. Do you mind what I told you last day ? He as good as offered to take them both. He got left behind by the train this morning. Don't let on that you see him. He wasn't quite so bad when we left. He was nowaj's to blame for the accident. We drove ov^er the bridge just before the ice struck it. We waited a little bit to see what he would do. He vowed that he had forgotten all about it. He waited quite a spell in the hope of seeing them. I lit on a similar instance this morning. It is rather better than a month since he left. Did you make out to lind where he lived ? He seemed to be thoroughly posted on such matters. I thought it a jjity of him to have to go alone. He seemed to feel rather put out about it. He nearly got into a scrape yesterday. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. It isn't above a fornight since we saw him. I need a new brush the worst way. I can scarcely tell them apart. He is in a worse fix now than he ever was. Are you done with the ruler now ? He never named the matter to us. cnt wa?i m 5s STRANG S EXEKCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. 1. 2. 3. 4. /). 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 111. 20. 21. O.) EXERCISE XXXV. DiSTIXGUISn BETWEEN^ THE FOLLOWING : He was unable to construe (construct) a sentence. That is a very iugenious (ingenuous) explanation. Divers (diverse) methods of accomplishing it were pro- posed. He purposed (proposed) t'^ unite the two clnsses. It may pos;-.ibly atFect (elfect) the desired result. He suggested a practical (practicable) method of accom- jdisliing it. He tohl them to bring (fetch) their books. She failed in her efforts to concdiate (reconcile) them. He spoke contemptuously (contemptibly) of the Presi- dent. He made three successful (succewsive) attempts to reach it. He referred (alluded) to it in his sermon. The narrative is genuine (authentic). He said he wouhl come to- morrow (on the m(»rrow). He regarded it as a politic (political) scheme. He alone can do it. He can do it alone. I was reading a serial (serious) sttu-y. Only one did the deductions. One did the deductions only. She is at least as tall as you (as tall as you at least). They won a decided (decisive) vi(.'toiy. One is very likely (liable) to l»e deceived. A vacant house. An empty house. Tile entire outfit, A conijdcte outfit. 2(1 211 *>• O STRANG H EXEKCliSES I.N FALSE SYNTAX. 5U '■ pro- EXERGISE XXXVI. Express the following in simpler and more natural language. The majority of the residents of the locality. The unmistakal^le precursor. The extreme felicity. An exceedingly opulent individual. 5, A condition of cr)mplete indigence. (). His customary beverage. Participate in the pecuniary advantages. Encountered an elderly individual. Arrived in close proximity. To lead to the hymeneal altar. Ma ir: , and awakened him gently, and drew liirn ; . ..jR ii^ >x the edge of tlie preeipiee, and saved his life. 2. He called his boy l)n.t got no answer, so he searched as far as his chains would permit, but could not tind him, so at last he became frantic, and tried to break his chains, ])ut he could not. 3. He asked her to show him her album, which she did, and she called his attention to the likeness of ont young lady with whom she had been very intimate when she was attending the Normal School, and who has since attracted attention by her paintings, some of which were exhibited at the Exhibition which was held in T. last fall. 4. Whin Alexander took Sidon he left his generals to ap- point a king, so they went to two brothers and asked one of them to be king, but neither of them would accept, for they said that they were no relation to any former king, and ttiat it would not be right for them to reign, but they told the generals of a man named Abdalonymus, who was related to their former king, but who was so poor that he had to keep a market garden so as to gain a livelihood. STRANG S EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. G7 EXERCISE XLIV. III. — Weak endings. Bad Arrangememt. Lou«e STRUCrrURE. 1. It was a practice which he could learn nothing of the origin of. 2. His conduct was exceedingly imprudent, to say the least of it. 3. It is an undertaking which the whole community will reap the benefit of, if he succeeds in it. 4. It is a much more elaborate and costlier structure than there was any need of. 5. He divided all his property in his life t.ms equally among his three sons to avoid any dv )utt h or law suits. 6. He called a meeting of the principal shareh 'aiders at his office, secretly, that evening, at tb<:^ suggestion of the secretary, to consider the matte EXERCISE XLV. IV. — Repetition of the same, or similar sounds. 1. He exemplified the principal applications of the principle by numerous examples. 2. Each of these Forms was formerly divided into two divisions. ' 3. It is very desirable that all those who desire to compete should be present. 4. It was quite clear to all present that he did not clearly understand the question. 5. He described it in an uninteresting manner. 6. He certainly acted extremely cautiously. 7. I have had occasion to pass the house on several occa- sions recently. 8. We had never seen, or even imagined such a scene. 9. He uses many expressions not i >uaily used l>y goml writers. 1^ • 1 08 Strang's exercises in false syntax. 5. ». 9. 10. ]l. ERRORS IN THE USE OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE. I. — Inapprobriate metaphoks. II. — Improper mingling of metaphor and literal STATEMENT. III. — Mixed metaphors. EXERCISE XLVI. . The ma(fnum opus of education is creeping up the steep ascent of efficiency. . The questions will naturally partake of the Fame com- plexion as his teaching. i. The memory is nourished to fulness, but the reason, judgment and understanding do not get their daily bread ; they are treated as orphans of the mind. . It should be the prayer of every noble minded man that the grey dawn of the morning may fade into the brilliant sunlight of noon. The heroic Spanish gunners had no defence but bags of cotton, joined to their own insuperable courage. He flung his powerful frame into the saddle and his great soul into the cause. The building was surrounded by a mob armed with rustic weapons and ungovernable fury. They were the seven x>ilhafs of the new House of Wis- dom in the wilderness. In August, 1689, these seven pillars assembled, possessing for the time full power. Our contemporary fancied that he smelled a very large mouse, and in his greediness he was determined to possess it. Xow from my fond embrace by tempests torn, One other column of the state is borne, Nor took a kind adieu, nor sought consent. No human happiness is so serene as not to contain some allov. STRANG S EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. <)9 12. 13. 14. * 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 23. 24. Of; 26. At length Erasmus curbed the wild torrent of a bar- barous age. The colonies were not yet ripe to bid adieu to British connection. A torrent of superstition consumed the land. Hope, the balm of life, darts a ray of light into the thick gloom. We must keep the ball rolling, till it becomes a thorn in their .sides. There is not a single view of human nature that is not sufficient to extinguish the seeds of human pride. In a moment the thunderbolt was upon them, deluging their country with invaders. 1 bridle in my struggling muse in vain, That long to launch into a bolder strain. On they went, past fertile fields, past vine-clad slopes, halting now and then at young clearings, the abode of the few who had come to lay the corner stones of future cities on the placid bosom of the broad Ohio. Irregularity of attendance is a log and chain on the pro- gress of instruction, for it blasts and withers the noblest purposes of the best of teachers. There are many considerations which enable me to state that the wave of progress is flowing on to the ma- turity of perfection. Many embark in the profession without training, expe- rience, or adaptation, and having neither compass nor rudder to guide them, they steer for no parti- cular harbour. This leakage can only be stopped by paying teachers adequate salaries. The knowledge thus acquired, being associated with reason, would not be a passing cloud, and being resi- dent in them it would serve as a pilot to their judg- ments in solving the problems of life. But although clouds of dusky warriors were seen from time to time hovering on the highlands, as if watch- ing their progress they experienced no interruption. If no authority, not in its nature temporary, were allowed to one human being over another, society would not be employed in building up propensities witli one hand winch it has to curl) with another. 70 STRANG S EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. MISCELLANEOUS ERRORS OF GRAMMAR AND STYLE. EXERCISE XLVII. 1. The reading of the Misses Alice and Mary C, and Mas- ter Samuel A., were deserving of special eulogism. 2. The author has kept in mind that clergymen, more than those of any other profession, were likely to study this treatise. 3. Phonetic spelling might obscure the derivation of words, but being that scarcely one out of every hundred persons care about derivation, it would not matter much. 4. Your (Jommittee beg to report that they have carefully considered the plans, which we herewith submit for your consideration, and would recommend them for adoption. The desire of wealth, or the desire of equalizing or sur- passing others, are, neither of them, in themselves either virtuous or vicious. A perfect alphabet of the Englisli language, and of every other language, would contain a number of letters equal to the distinct elementary sounds it contained. 7. Parties having building material laying around cannot be too careful about having it close to the road as serious consequences might ensue. 8. He was blamed for pardoning criminals whom public opinion asserted should have expatiated their crimes on the gallows. 9. In this manner we can get news from all parts of the world in a few hours that formerly took days. 10. Bills are requested to be paid quarterly. 11. All hands up that can answer the question. 12. Probably no modern invention, except steam, has done so much for man as the telegraph. 13. Faith in dreams, and in other such superstitions, was carried to a great extent in former times. 14. Miss Lucy D. returned from M. on Saturday, where she is engaged in teaching, on account of the illness of her father. 5. G. STRANGS EXEUCISKS IN FALSK SYNTAX. 1 1"). If any reader thinks that I have devoted too much apace to this part of my subject, 1 can only say that I have done so intentioMaliy. 16. The amount was subscribed by a few individuals, among whom I lind the names of A. k B. 17. Such deviations have not been made without due care and attention being paid to the conilicting opinions of ditterent writers. 18. The writer was further told that if he had anything to say against the book, why did he not come out boldly in print and say it. 10. Worse than all, not one page of the two editions cor- respond. We have adopted the paging of the first edition, l)ecause it is most likely to be in the hands of readers. 20. We would willingly add it to Dr. Hiticks' collection of (Canadian curiosities, than which we venture to alrirm none more curious is at present in the worthy Pro- fessor's possession. 21. He shoidd ))e led to understand that he enjoys the scorn and contempt of all honest people. 22. The Board and its officers will be careful to make no entries on the above ; or to delay their report after the 20th of January. 23. Nowhere are incredulous blunders to be met with more than in the composition of advertisers. 24. The friends thou hast, and their adoption tried, Grapple them to thy soul with hooks of steel. 25. Canada has arrived to such a state of depression that every day brings new disasters, amounting to the sum of $22,000,000 for the last twelve months. 2G. The^ -! are no people on the earth, except the Chinese, w hich have any claim to be called civilized, who are such slaves to local limitations as the French. 27. He umlvrtook to show that the efiPect of the regulations would be to increase the quality of the pupils, as well as their (^uantity. 28. Board and lodging is found by chance during the time the character is being formed, without little or any judicious supervision. M^ 7-2 29. r^o. :]2. ;m .S,). 38. 40, iv v \\\nta.x. The wants of (iiir educational system were pressing, and ha substantives, when they come together ami do not signify the same thing, the bnaner must be in the possessive. Tbe fact is patent that without due examination, or useless because inelfective examination, the book has been sanctioned. I'he veri) is a word M'bich states what a thing does or is done to. An author who is translati^d in this fashion sufi'ers as much as when Archlhshop Neville was translated from ''k'ork to .St. Andiews, by a i*o})e whom Scot- land did not acknowledge. The several hospitals are open to the students under the guii lance of a corps of a1)le professors and prac- titioners who will takt ample pains to illustrate tlie same at the bedside. Then if he is called to testify in a cause for homicide, he migiit be able to tell at least some of the probable ea\jse.'^ of death that befall onr race. 1 M^ ^■# iig, and moved, be chil- 111 how V giving iig why If, tunc- of each ot over- ling ma- lem into iig down ieles, by niacliine "or them d do not )e in the ation, or bhe ])ook does ("r is suffers as ranshited oni >Soot- its under md prao- ^t;•atl• the lioniicide, ! probahlo 42. 43. 44. 4.'. 46. 47 4s. •41». 5 ) sruANt; s i:.\i:i{( isKs in falsk svn'1"a\. <> lie searclies with avidit^' lor tlie hidden causes, aud with his skilful hand makes k)ose their bonds and frees the snifei'er from its rnthful frtkls. The vain iiretenckn- lias sunk in the whirl})ool of his owp. ruin, eirrying with iiiiu the iiinoeent an(' unwaiy, with sa(hleiied hearts to surviving friends, win) arr made the sad victims of their own conildenee. What would you think of the safety of an ocean steaniei-, freighted with human life, h)oking onward with pal- pitating hearts to meet dear ones in ;i far ofV laiitl. whose eni;ine was run by a ^terson who e(.uKl not. name the parts of his machinery, or knew its rapa- city or the limit of its ])owei'. Peeling the necessity for a more thoriuigh system of medical training, and a more familiar ac(|uaintaiier with the uiedical scienccjs and their ctdlateral branches thaii is re(]uii'ed in the })resciibed course of medical studies, and the time in which td bccoiuc conversant ^vith the branclujs taught, as are laid d'iwn in their course by the maj(»rity of medical colleges in our country, it was deemed expe->. ;")(). 57 51. Mr. A. Pleasi; ,'ijn!t'])t my ])c.st thanks for the very proai])t and lib^-ral settlenu'iit of iny lire loss of .'SlO.75 ill full fiuHU the aoovc company whijh occurred on ]''ri(hiy, Kith iiist., four days after the occurrence to my full and entire satisi'aclion. I will still continue to sell for cash, and noseci>nd ])rice, thtrehy enahling me to oiler my customers unusual good value. 'I'rustiug by strict application to husiness. and deter- mined to second my position by oft'ci'ing the Ix^st value in this county. I irust not only to I'ctaiu my y)resent largo connection but a larger increase for the future. They ait]»roved of the recommendation for tlie retire- ment of the Piincijjal from his olhce, whom they found was desiraired health. We are not an olfeusive society, but on the contrary slow to take oli'ence and oU'er nout;, act as Christians, and no intoxicating liijuor was allowe-d in our lodges. The cultivation of the soil, the most hoiK/rable anegs to draw tluir attenti(»n to the fact that owing to havinjj; almo.st the e\clusiv(! sale of books used ni the ( 'oUegiate Institute enables him to huy largely, ami thereby able to give the l)est discount. 0(1. We, the undersigned elv^cters of the ward of St. G. , liaving viewed the governnioit of our civic airairs for the past twelve months, the recent exposui'e of pulilie docunu'uti; and thi' failure of secuj'ing pure % r,\ lie very loss of (ccarred iuiTcuce id ]»ri(:!e, miusu.'il (1 (leter- the l»est tail! niy e for the (; rtitire- Lom they impaired contrary bristiaiis, Lir U)ilges. and inde- w.n couhl st aide to c.t of his Mr. Ms e he ran- ake a note ■, \vho had .U'Ih'C, and was one of ,t was ever hat owing Us ns(Ml lu uy largtdy, of St. O-., iivie all'airs ixposiire of nirinsj; |»nre I STRANG S EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. 75 % and good water, as well as general improvements in the ward, demand an immediate change, and there- fore having a knowledge of your business qualifica- tions and integrity, respectfully request, &e. Gl. We, the undersigned electors of St. L. ward, knowing that \y on have been prominently connected with the interests of the east end for many years, and b(;ing also a large ratepayer, together with many otlier qualilications, we deem you admirably litted to re- present our interests at the Council Board, and there- fore request, &c. 62. rientlemen, Although my real estate interests in your ward being e([ual to many of you, I feel I would be wanting in duty if I did not appreciate the motive you had in view, and I cannot lind language to express my gratitude for the intended honor to l)e conferred on me. 63. A truly national s^'^stem of education is as much con- cerned in rearing up a moral and intelligent popula- tion, and securing honesty and fair dealing as essen- tial (lualities of every citizen, as well as mental culture, 64. The (*ommittee are of opinion tliat the papers for the Intermediate should be different from tliose for the Teachers' Examination, and so to preserve to the former it'^ true object, of being a test for such moderate proUciency as pupils generally after tlie course of two years in the High School might reason- ably be expected to attain, in order to pass from the lower to the upper school, and the Intermediate to cease to Ijc a barrier l)etween the lower and up[)er school. 05, The college has always possessed a distincti v'c element in nearly one-half of its pupils l)eiiig resident, and Sf) subjected wlieii under wholesome inlluences to a further process of intellectual development, and which in the experience of other countries, as well as the liftieth yea" of the college itself, luu l>een found advantageoui 66. The niuaberof day pupils, es[)eciK%lly in the lower forms, interfere witli a larger eiemenu of resident boarders, as well as the inferior boarding house accommoda- tion : and the higli rotes paid by boarders. ])oth for -.-.^ STRANG; S EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTA>: 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. r.s. 74. '5. 78. tuition fees and board dues, and which, as one of the objects of the Provincial endowment, sliould be rendered more accessible to the parents of the pupils throughout the Province, who may desire to avail themselves of the special advantages afforded by the discipline and other educational influences of the College residence. This pamphlet covers a broad ground, and volume after volume might be written upon it. We shall be satisfied if we can throw any additional light upon a subject of such vital importance to those who are its unfortunate victims. The beneficial effects of Cod Liver Oil in Consumption has become a proverb. In September, 1877, my health began to fail and my physician pronounced it spinal trouble. The price is one dollar per bottle, or six bottles for lii'e dollars, and can be obtained from druggists and dealers in medicine generally throughout the United Statea. These facts being apparent to the medical profession, and knowing, as they do, its intrinsic virtues, we have been induced by them to prepare it in an emulsion. Soon after the patient cowTn-mcis its use the appetite and digestion are improvei;, u.fd a demand is created for food that has not existed before. We will guarantee from its use better results in the various diseases for which it is adapted than any single or combined remedy in existence. On account of its nauseous properties and the difficulty of administering it, especially to children, where it is most useful, it has come largely into disuse and bean substituted by pills and purgatives. Common sense teaches if it is instrumental in curing the r;.cking cough of the consumptive that has lasted for months, why should it not cure a cough of a few weeks durati'ii. Ueasori ..eachea us to suggest that if the patient is sensi- bly afiecte.u by cold, the mild and equitable climate t the South would aeeni to be advisable. Hi 81 Si, 81 m".- ' .&^. STRANG S EXEIUMSE>^ IN PALsE SYNTAX. < i one of ould be pupils :o avail . by the of the lie after ditional to those Limption and my for tire ists and e United 'ofession, rtuer', we it in an ! appetite is created ts in the than any difficulty , where it lisuse and curing the has lasted li of a few [it is sensi- jle climate 78. It must be borne in mind, however, that although a remedy may possess wonderful curative properties its usefulness is greatly impaired unless ])erfect obedience to the laws of health are conformed to. 79. We believe we are warranted in making the statement that more physicians in this country prescribe it than any other remedy knov/n in the Materia Medica except it may be quinine. 80. We must confess to a sense of satisfaction in producing a remedy that lias the entire sanction of the medical profession, as well as being almost a specific for this dreadful scourge. 81. We sincerely hope you will read carefully these pages, and if you have been fortunate enough to escape from this relentless foe, be kind enough to send it to some friend who requires the medical and life- giving properties that it presents. 82. A resolution was adopted pledging those present to murder the jurymen who convicted Louise Michel, at the first opportunity. 83. Some of the younger pupils seemed to enjoy it but to the older ones the lecture was not so appreciative as expected. 84. Mr, H. has pleasure in announcing that the following Manuals are now ready : Male Arithmetical Questions with answers, 1^. 6(7. Female " " *' \s. 6./ 86. Regulations. (3) A professional gardener will decide on the merits of tlie plants, by whom any iolation of the preceding regulations will be detected, and such exhibitors will be excluded from any share in the prizes awarded. 86. Wanted, a saddle horse for a young Indy, gentle and well trained. Apply at No. — , E. t. 87. Several candidates who might otherwise have earned high marks are reducecl by gross errors in Ortho- graphy. 88. Parents liave to sutler loss for the de])r('tlations of their children when at home, and why not abroad ? 89. Should they refuse they ought to be obli '"fl to pay a fine, and the ciiild chastised by a persvui appointed by the court. 78 STRANG S EXERCISES IN FALSE SYNTAX. 90. An advertisement appeared in Saturday's Mail to the effect that there was a good opening in M, for a doctor, having no name or address attached. 91. A few friends of the deceased followed the remains to Evergreen Cemetery, where they were quietly interred in a new lot, without service or ceremony. 92. Among the many anxious eyes that saw for the first time the blue, hazy hills of the new land wherein they were to try their fortunes, was a small family group, one of which was a bright-eyed little boy of iive years old. 93. I have been much pleased with the excellent papers which have appeared in the Journal during the past year, and for this I am sure the educational staff of Ontario as a whole a'^e grateful. 94. This is to certify that F attended Mrs. M. in her last illness, which M^as caused by a fall upon the ice, and that she died in consequence thereof. 95. In no case should the body be exposed to view ; no public funeral held, and as few attend as possible. 96. As the star: fights at bay, with a L^roism such as despair alone begets, so fought the Pole and his followers under the hail of bullets which sang among them. 97. During the forenoon the American gunboat Michigan began to patrol the river to prevent any breaches of the neutr;',lity laws ; and shut her eyes whenever a boat with reinforcements or stores for C>'Neill hap- ])eiied to be crossing from the American shore. 98. 1 would advocate the establishment of schools where child I on of mothers who are obliged to work the whole day to gain a livelihood for their children, and ^i/bo are iu the meantime aban S , who once lived near here, by falling off their boat in a gale and' getting drowned, and wished his frien