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SPEED STUDY V
FIFTH LESSON
The Joining of "S."—The s sound is one of the most frequent in the English language. Mastery of the joining of this character is therefore very important.
The following drill is intended to develop skill in making a distinction in length between s and p, b; between s and f, v:
Drill 1
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Joining "S" to Curves.—When s is joined to a downward curve it is important to get "around the corner" quickly; uniform slant should be maintained. Give particular attention to the joining of s before r, l, and after k, g, thus:
Drill 2
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Joining "S" to Straight Lines.—S joins to straight lines with a sharp angle, but there should be no pause at the joining.
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