1. In a word, it was a magnificent sight.
2. Thus died a brave soldier.
3. It was a simple but a kindly act.
4. It was too late.
Exercise 35.—Find summary sentences for the paragraphs suggested by the following notes:—
1. Tom obliged to whitewash fence.—Holiday.—Other boys come for him.—Pretends to enjoy his task.—Refuses to let them help him.—Finally accepts bribe and lets the boys do his work. [Summary sentence expressing an opinion of Tom's cleverness.]
2. Autumn storm—rocky coast—high wind—big waves—dashing spray. [Summary sentence expressing your pleasure or discomfort.]
3. Getting up early on a winter morning—unpleasant—dark—cold—sleepy. [Summary sentence indicating your dislike.]
15. Quotations.—This is a convenient place to explain the punctuation of quotations.