save a teacher
much time. Some of the common ones are given below. Underscore the
element that needs correcting, and put the abbreviation in the margin.
In case the whole paragraph needs remodeling, draw a line at its side
and note the correction in the margin.

Cap. Use a capital letter.
l. c. Use a small letter.
D. See the dictionary for the correct use of the word.
Sp. Spelling.
Gr. A mistake in grammatical use of language.
Cnst. The construction of the sentence is awkward or
unidiomatic.
Cl. Not clear. The remedy may be suggested by reference to
certain pages of the text.
W. Weak. As above, point out the trouble by a page
reference.
Rep. Repetition is monotonous; or it may be necessary for
clearness.
p. Punctuation.
Cond. Condense.
Exp. Expand.
Tr. Transpose.
? Some fault not designated. It is well to use page
reference.
P Make a new paragraph.
No P Unite into one paragraph.
[Greek lower-case delta] Cut out.
^ There is something omitted.

[Transcriber's note: The paragraph symbol cannot be displayed
with ascii characters. It is best described as a reversed
"P" with two vertical lines. We have substituted an upper
case "P".]

In addition to the above very common corrections, many others should
be made. Instead of abbreviations, it will be better to refer the
pupil to the page of the book which treats of the special fault. For
instance, if there be an unexpected change of construction, underscore
it, and write in the margin "226;" on this page is found "parallel
construction" of sentences. It may be well to use the letters U., C.,
and M., in connection with the page numbers to indicate that the fault
is in the unity, coherence, or mass of the element to be corrected.
The constant reference to the fuller statement of the principles
violated will serve to fix them in the mind.

D. PUNCTUATION.

Punctuation seeks to do for written composition what inflections and
pauses accomplish in vocal expression. It makes clear what kind of an
expression the whole sentence is: whether declarative, exclamatory, or
interrogative. And it assists in indicating the relations of the
different parts within a sentence. While there is pract