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The English Language (Classic Reprint): A Brief History of Its Grammatical Changes and Its Vocabulary; With Exercises on Synonyms, Prefixes and Suffixes, Word-Analysis and Word-Buildung - Tapa blanda
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Explore how English grew from its old roots to a modern, versatile language. This concise history explains how Anglo-Saxon and Latin contribute to our vocabulary, and how both origins shape everyday use and high‑level expression.
The book focuses on the two grand sources of English words and shows how writers and speakers mix them in real life. It also highlights how Latin and Greek elements enrich meaning, nuance, and style, especially in formal or technical language. Practical exercises help you see where words come from and how they function in sentences.
- Clear comparisons between Anglo‑Saxon and Latin roots and how they shape our speech
- Examples of word use in literature and speech to illustrate nuance
- Exercises on synonyms, prefixes and suffixes, and word analysis
- Guidance on building vocabulary and recognizing word origins in everyday writing
Ideal for readers curious about the history of English and eager to sharpen vocabulary and language skills.
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Excerpt from The English Language: A Brief History of Its Grammatical Changes and Its Vocabulary; With Exercises on Synonyms, Prefixes and Suffixes, Word-Analysis and Word-Buildung
We give the decisions Of usage upon a dozen or more vital grammatical and verbal questions yet in debate. For this Office we have been qualifying ourselves by years Of reading Specially directed to this end. It need astonish no one that in almost every instance we found ourselves in open conflict with many critics who, during the past few years, have so oracularly taught us how not to say that which we have to say. In the more comprehensive work soon to appear - a work into which this, in fuller form, will enter - the verdict of usage on scores and scores Of other mooted points will be reported. We have but opened the subject in this volume.
The place in the curriculum of study for which this work is designed is near that held by rhetoric - immediately before or after it, we think certainly before that Of English liter ature.
With one exception we need not here name the authors consulted in the preparation of the work. This exception is Professor Lounsbury. We have for years used his English Language as a text-book. Our debt to him of which we are conscious is not small but smaller, doubtless, than that Of which we are unconscious. Especially was his book helpful in assigning the dates of changes spoken of in chapters IV. - VII.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from The English Language: A Brief History of Its Grammatical Changes and Its Vocabulary; With Exercises on Synonyms, Prefixes and Suffixes, Word-Analysis and Word-Buildung
Educated people are not agreed that it is well for the student to spend years in the study of Latin and Greek, but all agree that the English pupil should know his own tongue thoroughly. It is safe to say that there is a strong and growing inclination to give much less attention to the so-called classical languages and to concentrate attention upon English and other modern languages, and upon the studies taught in English. If Latin is to be pursued at all, we are told that it should be because of its connection with our tongue, and the instruction in it should be made directly tributary to the pupil's advancement in that tongue.
Our language has its roots in the Anglo-Saxon and in the Latin. The Anglo-Saxon gives us our grammar and a large fraction of our vocabulary; the Latin yields us a still greater number of words, and has modified our grammar. If, as we think, one must know something of the sources of a language in order to know that language critically, then no one can be said to be well educated in English who is unacquainted with the changes which the Anglo-Saxon grammar and words have undergone in becoming English, and who is unfamiliar with the meaning, and unskilled in the handling, of the prolific Latin roots from which, by the aid of prefixes and suffixes, such hosts of English derivatives have been formed.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the English language, tracing its roots back to the early inhabitants of Britain and the subsequent conquests that shaped its development. The author explores the linguistic contributions of the Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Normans, highlighting the blending of tongues and the gradual emergence of English as a distinct language. The narrative delves into the significant impact of the Norman Conquest, which revolutionized the Anglo-Saxon language and culture. It examines the social, political, and linguistic changes that occurred as the two peoples coexisted and eventually merged, leading to the adoption of Norman-French words and the simplification of Anglo-Saxon grammar. Furthermore, the book explores the influence of the Renaissance and the influx of Latin words during the 16th and 17th centuries, enriching the English vocabulary and shaping its scholarly and scientific discourse. It also acknowledges the contributions of other languages, including Greek, Hebrew, and those from various European and Asian countries, demonstrating the global reach and adaptability of English. By examining the historical evolution and diverse influences that shaped the English language, this book provides valuable insights into its complexity, richness, and enduring legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330109267_0
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