ELEMENTARY GRAMMAR BY WILLIAM H. MAXWELL, M.A., LL.D. CITY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, CITY OF NEW YORK NEW YORK: CINCINNATI: CHICAGO PREFACE THE very cordial reception given to the author's works on grammar has induced him to prepare a book which will fully cover, in one small volume, the work in that subject as it is usually taught in elementary (primary and grammar) schools. Much of the matter presented in the "Introductory Lessons" has been retained, but the text has been rearranged to accord with prevalent ideas of teaching grammar, while many additional topics have been introduced and the exercises have been greatly enriched. Special attention is invited to the method of combining analysis and parsing. The author's gratitude is due to teachers in all parts. of the United States for criticisms and suggestions. He is particularly indebted, for advice in the preparation of this edition, to Miss Emma L. Johnston, Principal of Brooklyn Training School for Teachers, New York, N.Y.; to Mr. Henry Snyder, Superintendent of Schools, Jersey City, N.J.; and to Mr. Joseph H. Brensinger, Principal of the Training School, Jersey City, N.J. W. H. M. |