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Continue reading →: How to Remember What You Read (Two Effective Methods)Do you have trouble remembering what you read? If so, try these reading methods. When I was a student, I had trouble remembering things that I read. Whether it was key facts from textbooks or events from literature, I had difficulty memorizing the information for exams or essays. There were…
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Continue reading →: How to Manage Time Better with Parkinson’s LawDo you have trouble managing your time? Do you always procrastinate? Here’s a theory that can help you use your time more efficiently: Parkinson’s Law. Each day, I have a set of tasks that I have to do. But I always leave the most difficult one to the last minute.…
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Continue reading →: What are Subject-Verb Agreements? (Definition and Examples)Do you want to know what subject-verb agreements are? Read on for the definition and for examples. Every time a new student signed up for English tutorials, I always got them to do a grammar review quiz. On this quiz, there would be a section where I ask them to…
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Continue reading →: What are the Types of Sentences and Sentence Structures?Do you want to know what the types of sentences are? Do you also want to know what the different sentence structures are? Read this blog post. A couple of years ago, I had one of my younger students (grade 4, if I remember correctly) do a story prompt. She…
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Continue reading →: What are Comparative Adjectives and Superlative Adverbs?Do you want to know how to use superlative and comparative adverbs and adjectives the right way? This blog post shares how with explanations and examples. Have you ever talked to a person and they keep describing days via most brightest or more brighter? I have and, not to be…
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Continue reading →: What are Sentence Fragments? (Definition and Examples)
Sentence fragments are a common grammatical error that can easily be avoided and fixed. In this blog post, I share what they are and how to correct them. Read these sentences: “Went to the school.” “He and Alfred.” Do they make sense? Do these sentences sound complete? I really, really…
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Continue reading →: What are Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices? (Definition and Examples)
Are you wondering what run-on sentences and comma splices are? Read on to find out what they look like and how the two grammar mistakes are related. “The other day, I went to the store and grabbed some fruits they were delicious.” As you were reading that sentence above, did…
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Continue reading →: What are Clauses in English Grammar? (Definition and Examples)
Are you confused about what clauses in English grammar are? This blog post will explain the different types and how to recognize each. As an English tutor, I’ve had to help many students understand what clauses are. A lot of them are often confused with them because they can’t tell…
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Continue reading →: What Are Literary Devices? Here Are the Most Frequently Asked About OnesLiterary devices are techniques that writers use to create an effect or use to better describe something. Here is a list of the most common ones. It’s hard to remember all of the literary devices (or figures of speech). Similar to grammar rules, there are just so many of them!…
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Continue reading →: 8 Best Tools for Students (Increase Productivity and Get Better Grades)If the struggles of school are getting to you, you need some assistance. Here are the 8 best tools for students that will help you be productive. Being a student is a hard job. You have a lot of things to do on any given day and you have to…
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