+Direction.+--_Write sentences illustrating the several kinds of
independent expressions, and punctuate according to the Rule as explained_.
+Direction.+--_Write short sentences in which these words and phrases, used
in a manner nearly independent, shall occur, and punctuate them
properly_:--
In short, indeed, now and then, for instance, accordingly, moreover,
however, at least, in general, no doubt, by the bye, by the way, then, too,
of course, in fine, namely, above all, therefore.
+Direction.+--_Write short sentences in which these words shall modify same
particular word or phrase so closely as not to be set off by the comma_:--
Indeed, surely, too, then, now, further, why, again, still.
+Exercises on the Composition of the Sentence and the Paragraph.+
(SEE PAGES 160-162.)
TO THE TEACHER.--See suggestions to the teacher, pages 30,150.
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LESSON 46.
SENTENCES CLASSIFIED WITH RESPECT TO MEANING.
+Introductory Hints+.--In the previous Lessons we have considered the
sentence with respect to the words and phrases composing it. Let us now
look at it as a whole.
_The mountains lift up their heads_. This sentence is used simply to
affirm, or to declare a fact, and is called a +Declarative Sentence.
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