Apple dumplings are good, but they must be properly baked,
but fortunately this is not difficult to do.

4. The work of the course consists partly of the study of the
principles of grammar and of rhetoric, partly of the writing of
themes, partly of oral composition, and partly of the reading
and study of models of English prose.

5. The landscape which lay before me was one which was
different from any which I had ever seen before. There was one
thing which impressed me, and that was the miles and miles of
grass which stretched and undulated away from the hill on which
I stood.

=39.= EXERCISE IN CLEARNESS OF THOUGHT

=A. Parallel Structure=

Give parallel structure to elements which are parallel in thought.

1. Baskets are of practical value as well as being used for
ornaments.

2. The Book of Job ought to be interesting to a student, or for
anybody.

3. The important considerations are whether the soil is sandy,
and if it is well drained, and that it shall be easily
cultivated.

4. A flower garden is a source of profit--profit not measured
in money but in pleasure.

5. He was successful in business, and also attained success in
the political world.

6. Whether his object was writing for pastime, or to please a
friend, or money, we do not know.

7. Always praise your enemy, because if you whip him your glory
is increased, and if he whips you it lets you down easy.

8. Either the ship will sink in the rough sea or go to pieces
on the shore.

9. An athlete must possess strength, nerve, and be able to
think quickly.

10. We were interested in buying some dry-goods, and at the
same time see the sights of the great city.

11. Some people talk foolishness, and others on serious
subjects, and some keep still.

12. Not only she noticed my condition, but commented on it.

13. He abides by neither the laws of God nor man. He spoke both
to Harry and Tom.

14. It is good for the health of one's mind to get new ideas
every day, and expressing them clearly in writing.

15. Everyone who is capable of understanding the tax laws
should know them and how they are abused.

16. I began by making applications at federal, state, and city
employment bureaus for a position as cost accountant, salesman,