What are coordinate conjunctions?
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It’s time to explore coordinate conjunctions and how to use them in a sentence. Are you ready? Let’s get started in this week’s Shurley English Two-Minute Tip.
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What is an analogy?
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What is an analogy? We are here to help you unravel the mystery as we introduce you to the 10 types of analogy relationships in this week’s Two-Minute Tip. Let’s get started!
Read MoreWhat are interjections?
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Interjections are one of the eight parts of speech, but do you know how to use them in your writing? Let's take a closer look in this week's Two-Minute Tip!
Read MoreWord Usage: Capital vs Capitol
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Do you know the difference between the words CAPITAL and CAPITOL? Don’t let these homophones confuse you! Let us show you how to use these words correctly in this Two-Minute Tip.
What is a helping verb?
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It’s time to continue our discussion on VERBS! Today, we are going to explore HELPING verbs. Are you ready? Let’s get started.
Read MoreWhat is a linking verb?
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It’s time to continue our discussion on VERBS! Last week, we learned about action verbs. Today, we are going to explore LINKING verbs. Are you ready? Let’s get started.
Read MoreWhat is an action verb?
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Today, we are going to zoom in and talk about one of the eight parts of speech: VERBS! Specifically, we are going to discuss the ACTION verb. Are you ready? Let's get started.
Read MoreCorrect Word Usage: ALLOT vs A LOT vs ALOT
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Do you know the difference between the words ALLOT and A LOT? (Have you seen ALOT written as a word?) Don’t let this topic confuse you! Let us show you how to use these words correctly in this Two-Minute Tip:
Read MorePrepositions have POWER
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Prepositions have POWER! It’s true. Take a look at this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip to learn more about this sentence-changing part of speech.
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