Language affords the means as well as the evidence of intelligence.
Whoever acquires the knowledge and use of a new word acquires, also, the
idea for which that word stands, and adds that much to his mental
capacity. A man who cannot write or dictate a letter expressed in clear
language and in correct form will rarely be entrusted with the
management of a business enterprise. It is with this in mind that this
text has been written, aiming primarily to provide a comprehensive guide
to the proper teaching of English to be used in a commercial paradigm. A
great text for English teachers with this in mind, this rare text is
also a must-have addition to any discerning collection of linguistic
texts. Chapters contained herein include: Parts of Speech, The Sentence,
The Complements, The Object Complement, Misuse of Adjectives and
Adverbs, Phrase Elements, Wrong Use of Pronouns, et cetera. This text
was originally published in 1920 and is proudly republished here with a
new introduction to English grammar.