lamb, with his mother, came at the shepherd's call. And the sea gave up the dead that was in him; and death and hell delivered up the dead who were in them. Webster was the pillar who upheld the state in that crisis. He is like a beast of prey who destroys without pity. All were complimenting me upon my happiness, in having a brother which has been so successful in his profession. I am the man that plunged into the river, and who saved your son's life, and gave that sum of money for his support. Having once disgusted him, he could never regain the favor of Nero, who was, indeed, another name for cruelty. Who of those men came to his assistance? Flattery, whose nature is to deceive and betray, should be avoided as the poisonous adder. Who was the money paid to? I perceive that thou art a pupil who possesses bright parts, but who hast cultivated them but little. They who much is given to, will have much to answer for.

RULE X.

§ 240. A pronoun having two or more antecedents connected by and, must agree with them in the plural number; as, "Henry and Charles invested their property in land."

REMARK 1. When the adjectives each, every, either, neither or no, are expressed or implied before each of the nouns connected by and, the pronoun must be in the singular number; "Each feeling, each thought, and each act of life makes its impress on the character of man."

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REM. 2. When the nouns connected by and are emphatical, the singular pronoun may be used; as, "James, and not John, showed his bad temper in the affair."

REM. 3. When the antecedents are of different persons, each having the same relative, the first person is preferable to the second, and the second to the third; as, "James, you, and

What is rule tenth ?

FIRST COURSE.

SECOND COURSE.

In what number must the pronoun be, when the adjectives each, every, either, neither or no are expressed before nouns connected by and? When nouns connected by and are emphatical, what pronouns may be used? When antecedents are of different persons, each having the same relation, what persons are to be preferred?

I remember our departure from the land of our birth, with much interest."

REM. 4. When the antecedents of different genders are represented by pronouns that denote gender by their form, the masculine should be preferred to the feminine, and the feminine to the neuter.

False Syntax under Rule X.

Suffer not jealousy and distrust to enter; it will destroy every gem of friendship. Avoid haughtiness of behavior and affectation of manners, for it denotes a want of solid worth. Poverty and obscurity will oppress him only who esteems it oppresssive.

False Syntax.-Second Course.

Every leaf, every twig, every drop of water teem with life. Every person, whatever be their station, are bound by the duties of morality and religion. Neither of those men seem to have any idea, that their opinions may be ill-founded. By discussing each particular in their order, we shall better understand the subject. Charles, and not John, gave their money to the blind man. Jane, but not her brother, went to see their cousins in the city. They, you, and I have done their duty. You and I have lost most of your friends.

RULE XI.

241. Pronouns having two or more singular antecedents connected by or or nor, must agree with them in the singular number; as, "Neither Henry nor Charles dissipate his time."

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REMARK 1. The masculine pronoun singular may represent each individual of. a collection embracing both sexes; as, Every person that presents his petition in faith will be heard." REM. 2. One or more singular or plural antecedents implying both masculine and feminine genders, and connected by

What is rule eleventh ?

FIRST COURSE.

SECOND COURSE.

When should the masculine gender be preferred to the feminine, etc.? Give the substance of Remark 1. When do antecedents of different genders require pronouns applicable to each of them?

or or nor, may be represented by pronouns of different genders and numbers, if connected by or or nor; as, "If some gentleman or lady will give his or her advice in this matter, we will be very thankful."

False Syntax.

Neither John, Charles, nor William saw their friends. Neither passion nor envy will rule him by their sway. Neither his father nor his mother could influence him by their example.

RULE XII.

$242. A collective noun denoting the idea of unity, should be represented by a pronoun of the singular number; as, "The crowd was so great, that the judges with difficulty made their way through it."

REMARK 1. It is difficult to determine, in some cases, whether the collective noun denotes the idea of unity or plurality. The only rule by which such cases should be decided is common practice.

REM. 2. A collective noun denoting the idea of plurality, should be represented by a pronoun in the plural number; as, "The clergy withdrew themselves from the camp;" "The assembly were divided in their opinion."

False Syntax.

When the nation complains, the rulers should listen to their voice. In the days of youth, the multitude eagerly pursue pleasure as their chief good. The council was not unanimous, and they separated without coming to any determination. The committee was divided in their sentiments, and they have referred the business to a general meeting. The committee. were very full when this point was decided, and their judgment has not been called in question.

RULE XIII.

§ 243. Every finite verb must agree with its subject

FIRST COURSE.

What is rule twelfth? Rule thirteenth ?

SECOND COURSE.

How may we determine when a collective noun denotes idea of unity or plurality? By what should a collective noun denoting idea of plurality be represented?

nominative in person and number; as, "I read; thou readest; he reads; they read."

REMARK 1. Verbs in the infinitive mode have no number or person, and therefore have no agreement of number or person.

REM. 2. In poetry, when an address or answer is expressed, the verb is sometimes omitted; as, "To whom our great progenitor (replied).-Milton.

REM. 3. When a neuter verb is between two nominatives, it should agree with that which precedes it; as, "His meat was locusts and wild honey." Except when the natural order of the nominatives is reversed; as, "The wages of sin is death," His pavilion were dark waters and thick clouds of the sky."

REM. 4. A verb sometimes agrees with a verbal or sentential noun, as its subject-nominative; as, "To lie, is base;" "That a life of virtue is the safest is certain."

REM. 5. The position of the verb, may be learned by referring to the rules for the position of the subject with which it agrees, and the object which it governs.

REM. 6. The verb is frequently understood which agrees with a subject-nominative.

False Syntax.

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The inquisitive and curious is generally talkative. pains has been taken to reconcile the parties. He is an author of more credit than Plutarch, or any other that write lines too hastily. In the conduct of Bonaparte, a mixture of wisdom and folly were very conspicuous. The number of inhabitants in Great Britain and Ireland do not exceed sixteen millions. The smiles that encourage severity of judgment, hides malice and insincerity. He dare not act contrary to his instructions. The support of so many of his relations, were a heavy tax upon his industry; but thou knowest he paid it cheerfully. The business that related to ecclesiastical meetings, matters, and persons, were to be ordered according to the king's di

SECOND COURSE.

Do verbs in the infinitive mode have number and person? In poetry, when an address is made is the verb sometimes omitted? When a neuter verb is between two nominatives, with which does it agree? Docs a verb ever agree with a sentential noun? How may the position of the verb be learned?

rection. What avails the best sentiments, if persons do not live suitably to them? And the fame of this person, and of his wonderful actions, were diffused throughout the country. The variety of the productions of genius, like that of the operations of nature, are without limit. There are many occasions in life, in which silence and simplicity is true wisdom.

RULE XIV.

244. The subject-nominative being a collective noun and denoting the idea of unity, requires a verb in the singular number; as, "The nation is powerful ;" "The Parliament is dissolved."

REMARK. Collective nouns usually form the plural regularly; as, "The nations are powerful;" "The armies were

routed."

False Syntax.

The court have just ended, after having sat through the trial of a very long cause. The British parliament are composed of king, lords, and commons. The church have no

power to inflict corporal punishment. The fleet were seen ailing up the channel. The regiment consist of a thousand men. The meeting have established several salutary regulations. Never were any people so much infatuated as the Jewish nation. The shoal of herrings were of an immense

extent.

RULE XV.

245. The subject-nominative being a collective noun and denoting the idea of plurality, requires a verb in the plural number; as, "The multitude were clamorous for the object of their affections."

False Syntax.

The people rejoices in that which should give it sorrow. The fleet are all arrived and moored in safety. Why does this people wish for greater evidence, when so much has al

FIRST COURSE.

What is rule fourteenth? Rule fifteenth?

SECOND COURSE.

How do collective nouns usually form their plural?