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Language & Communication

English Grammar and Composition for Public Schools

by G. H. Armstrong

An inductive Canadian school course in grammar, syntax, analysis and composition.

3 hr estimatedB1–B2 Linden levelRead now availability24 chapters
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About this book

Armstrong develops sentence structure, parts of speech, syntax, analysis and composition through examples and exercises. Usage rules and pedagogy reflect early twentieth-century Canadian classrooms rather than current linguistic description.

First published
1901
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B1–B2 · Steady progress

English Grammar and Composition for Public Schools is calibrated from 35,501 sampled words across 24 chapters: sentences average 9.4 words, 9.5% exceed 24 words and 7.4% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Mostly compact sentences averaging 9.4 words in the sampled text

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

7.4% of sampled words contain nine or more letters and about 3.83 marked archaic terms per thousand words; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Short commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 7 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Use chapter or section breaks to keep context while reading steadily

Best starting point

Begin with chapter one

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Table of contents

24 chapters

  1. 01English Grammar and Composition · Part 17 min
  2. 02English Grammar and Composition · Part 27 min
  3. 03English Grammar and Composition · Part 37 min
  4. 04English Grammar and Composition · Part 47 min
  5. 05English Grammar and Composition · Part 57 min
  6. 06English Grammar and Composition · Part 67 min
  7. 07English Grammar and Composition · Part 77 min
  8. 08English Grammar and Composition · Part 87 min
  9. 09English Grammar and Composition · Part 97 min
  10. 10English Grammar and Composition · Part 107 min
  11. 11English Grammar and Composition · Part 117 min
  12. 12English Grammar and Composition · Part 127 min
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