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"A work on english grammar and composition"


30. Mexican figures, or picture-writing, _represent_ things, not words.
[Footnote: The verb here agrees with _figures_, as _picture-writing_ is
logically explanatory of _figures_.]
31. Many a kind word and many a kind act _has_ been put to his credit.
+Direction+.--_Correct the following errors, and give your reasons_:--
1. _Victuals_ are always plural.
2. Plutarch's "Parallel Lives" are his great work.
3. What sounds have each of the vowels?
4. "No, no," says I.
5. "We agree," says they.
6. Where was you?
7. Every one of these are good in their place.
8. Neither of them have recited their lesson.
9. There comes the boys.
10. Each of these expressions denote action.
11. One of you are mistaken.
12. There is several reasons for this.
13. The assembly was divided in its opinion.
14. The public is invited to attend.
15. The committee were full when this point was decided.
16. The nation are prosperous.
17. Money, as well as men, were needed.
18. Now, boys, I want every one of you to decide for themselves.
19. Neither the intellect nor the heart are capable of being driven.
20. She fell to laughing like one out of their right mind.
21. Five years' interest are due.
22. Three quarters of the men was discharged.
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