7. The secretary and treasurer were both absent.
(_The secretary and treasurer was absent_--referring to one person--is
correct.)
+Caution+.--_A few_ and _a little_ mean _some_ as opposed to _none_; _few_
means _not many_, and _little_ means _not much_.
+Examples+.--He saved _a few_ things and _a little_ money from the wreck.
_Few_ shall part where many meet. _Little_ was said or done about it.
+Direction+.--_Study the Caution, and correct these errors_:--
1. There are a few pleasant days in March, because it is a stormy month.
2. He saved a little from the fire, as it broke out in the night.
3. Few men live to be & hundred years old, but not many.
4. Little can be done, but not much.
+Direction+.--_Write correct sentences illustrating every point in these
Cautions_.
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LESSON 91.
CONSTRUCTION OF ADJECTIVES--CONTINUED.
+Caution+.--Choose apt adjectives, but do not use them needlessly; avoid
such as repeat the idea or exaggerate it.
+Remark+.--The following adjectives are obviously needless: _Good_ virtues,
_verdant_ green, _painful_ toothache, _umbrageous_ shade.
+Direction+.--_Study the Caution carefully, and correct these errors_:--
1. It was splendid fun.
2. It was a tremendous dew.
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