Thus I got into my bones the essential structure of the ordinary British sentence, which is a noble thing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admires the simple and noble structure of standard British English sentences.
- In plain terms
- English grammar has a noble structure.
- What can you take from it?
- Appreciate clear language structure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does sentence structure matter?
- Is language cultural or personal?
Another view
It favors one language variety over others without justification.
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