Merrill's Word And Sentence Book: A Practical Speller, Designed To Teach The Form, Pronunciation, Meaning, And Use Of Common Words (1902)

Merrill's Word and Sentence Book is a practical speller that was first published in 1902. The book is designed to teach readers the form, pronunciation, meaning, and use of common words in the English language. It was written by James Ormond Wilson, an American educator who was renowned for his work in the field of English language instruction. The book is divided into sections, with each section focusing on a particular aspect of spelling and vocabulary. The first section provides an introduction to the book and outlines the author's approach to teaching spelling. The subsequent sections cover topics such as phonetics, word formation, and the use of prefixes and suffixes. The book is filled with exercises and examples that are designed to help readers master the material. These exercises include spelling quizzes, sentence completion exercises, and word association games. The book also includes a comprehensive list of common words and their meanings, as well as a section on the proper use of grammar and punctuation. Merrill's Word and Sentence Book is an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their spelling and vocabulary skills. It is a timeless classic that has been used by generations of students and educators to improve their command of the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.