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Do you know the rules for writing numbers in a sentence or paragraph? Should you write numbers as words, or should you write numbers as a figure? This quick video will show you the rules to follow to ensure you know exactly what to do the next time you need to communicate a quantity, dollar amount, percentage, measurement, or date. Take a look…
Read MoreKnowing when NOT to capitalize a word is just as important as knowing when to capitalize a word. In this week’s Two-Minute Tip, let us show you three examples of when you should avoid capitalization. Take a look…
Read MoreThe English language is full of wonderful words to help you communicate. You don’t have to write with common or overused words. Let us show you how to Rev Up your writing with Power Words in this week’s Two-Minute Tip.
Read MoreIt's time to talk about poetry! Do you know how to compose a quatrain? We invite you to join us as we talk about meter, rhyming patterns, and more in this week's Two-Minute Tip.
Read MoreWhat is an ellipsis? When should you use the ellipsis in your writing? In today’s Two-Minute Tip, we explore several guidelines to help you with this specific punctuation mark. Take a look!
Read MoreToday, let’s focus on connecting with someone through a special type of literary device called a couplet. Come along and let’s see how this writing activity unfolds in this Two-Minute Tip.
Read MoreMany people get “use to” and “used to” confused. Which verb phrase is correct? We unravel the mystery in this week’s Two-Minute Tip.
Read MoreWhat is an analogy? How do I analyze and solve an analogy exercise? Tune in to this week’s Two-Minute Tip to learn all about the fun language puzzle know as the analogy…
Read MoreDouble negatives are a writing no-no, but how can you avoid breaking this grammar rule? Tune in to this week’s Two-Minute Tip to learn about negative words and the three ways to correct a double negative…
Read MoreWhat are homonyms, homophones, and homographs? We are here to unravel the confusion in this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip.
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