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Progressive.

(The child should be taught to read across the page.)

A

pen case.

A bad boy.

A small top.

A hot day.
A tall tree.
A sweet cake.
A fresh breeze,
A wild duck.
We can run.
It is cold.
Bring the cup.
Feed the lambs.
The boys play.
The cat purrs.
The mule frisks.
A new wheel.
A true friend.
A thick cloud.

Mend my pen.
Ring the bell.
Clean your teeth.
Brush my hat.
Help yourself.
Life is short.
Shun all strife.
Tell no lies.
Time runs fast.
Live in peace.

A tin box.

A good girl. A nice toy. A clear sky.

A

green leaf.
A sour peach.
A cool room.
A lame goose.
Do not stay.
The fire burns.

Drink your
milk.
Shear the sheep.
The girls learn.
The dog barks.
The horse trots.
A strong cart.
A safe guide.
A dark day.
Cut the quill.
Pull the cord.
Wash your hands.
Black my boots.
Eat some grapes.
Art is long.
All must die.
Speak the truth.
Death is sure.
God is just.

Progressive.

When the learner is sufficiently advanced in spelling and reading to commence the study of grammar, these or similar sentences will be found well adapted to exemplify and illustrate the rules and definitions contained in the Essentials of English Grammar," appended to this work.

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Shell the corn.

Card the wool.

Dress the hemp. Prune the trees. Sail the ship. Bake some pies. Make some toast. Bring the wine. The doves coo. The bells chime. The wind blows. The ducks quack. The bear growls. The wolves howl.

Make the fence. Row the barge. Roast some beef. -Boil some ham. Fill the glass. The birds chirp. The clock strikes. The waves roll. The geese hiss. The hounds yelp. The sheep bleat.

A new brick house.

Progressive.

A nice quince pie. A wide deep stream. A large cool room. A small sour pear. A new red cloak. A bowl of plums. A dish of soup. A cup of coffee. The bloom of youth. The aim of man. A pail of sweet milk. A sack of ripe peas. A yard of fine silk. Let me spin my top. I ran a mile to-day. The tide runs high. I had ill luck. You and I err. Do not cheat me. Leave off bad tricks. Strive to do right. Be in good cheer. Use no ill words. Shun all bad boys. Heed not bad men, Fear to do ill. Mind what is said.

A large frame barn. A small sweet peach. A strong stone bridge A dark damp cell. A sweet green bean. A nice gold ring. A pound of prunes. A piece of beef. A slice of bread: The pride of life. The love of fame. A flask of good rum. A peck of white beans. A skein of fine thread. Let us hoe the corn. Please to let me rest. We must go home. I will not fret. It is our faults. We must shun vice. Thou shalt not steal. Peace be with you. Learn to be good. You must not swear. Dread an ill act. Wise men seek truth. View vice with hate. Love and fear God.

Progressive.

Do as we do. She will not go. Let us go in. Do brush my hat. Tell me his name. He is a good boy. Boys love to play. My ball is lost. I lost my shoe. My hand is lame. Whose book is this? Give it to me. Will you hear me? The ship is built. It has set sail. The fields are green. The grain is ripe. There is a bee! Now it is gone. The kite is high. The cord is long. I have been ill. Now I am well. It is quite dark. What o'clock is it? It is quite late. We must be good. I love the Lord.

Try to do so.
He is quite ill.
Now go to Ann.
What boy is that?
It is James Gray.
You are quite kind.
May I go and play?
I must find it.
I hurt my foot.
Try to cure it.
It is my book.
I like to read.
Read all this page.
Now it can sail.
It is on the sea.
See! the green wheat.
Let us reap it.
Do not hurt it.

It is gone home.
It is my kite.
Do not break it.
Give me some drink.
I must go home.
It is dark night.
It is eight o'clock.
Let us go to bed.
Bad boys do harm. ́
God save us all.

How do you do?

Progressive.

I hope you are well.
Reach me a chair.
What is your name?
name?
To learn my task.
Now I will read.
Where is my book?
Is it school time?
We shall be late.
When may I go?
Where shall I sit?
Be a good boy.
Can you read well?
Let me hear you.
The sky is blue.
The moon is full.
The morn is clear.
The dews are fresh.
The days are short.
The sun is set.

The rose smells sweet.

What is

Please to come in.
Come near to me.
Sit down by us.
What is your wish?
I will say it well.
Will you hear me?
Have you seen it?
Yes, the bell rings.
We must go soon.
To-day, if you please.
In the good class.
Love your dear friends.
Yes, I think I can.
Read all these words..
The air is pure.
The light is pale.
The sun is bright.
The fields are green.
The nights are long.
The moon is up.
The grass looks green.

The stars look dim. The clouds are black.

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The wind blows hard.

Cease to do wrong.
Be kind to all.
Call no ill names.
Give alms to the poor.
Do as you are bid.

The rain falls fast.

Strive to do good.
Treat no one ill.
Frown at foul deeds.
Love all good boys.
Speak well of all.

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