ENGLISH GRAMMAR. 1. Definitions and Divisions. 1. ENGLISH GRAMMAR treats of the principles and usages of the English language; it teaches us to speak and write it correctly. 2. It relates; (a.) To the elementary sounds and letters of the language; (b.) To the classification and modifications of its words; (c.) To the structure of its sentences,—and (d.) To the laws of its versification. Hence, 3. Grammar is divided into four parts-Orthography, Etymology, Syntax, and Prosody. 4. Orthography treats of elementary sounds, the letters which represent them, and the combination of letters into syllables and words. 5. Etymology treats of the classification, derivation, and various modifications of words. 6. Syntax treats of the construction of sentences. 7. Prosody treats of the laws of versification. ORTHOGRAPHY. 2. Definition. Orthography treats of elementary sounds, the letters which represent them, and the combination of letters into syllables and words. English Grammar. Orthography, Etymology, Syntax, Prosody. |