Two-Minute Tip of the Day
When should I use a semicolon?
Semicolons don't have to be mysterious! There are only two reasons to use a semicolon in a sentence. Take a look at this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip of the Day to learn more:
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What are coordinate conjunctions?
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.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What is an analogy?
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!
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What are interjections?
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!
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
Word Usage: Capital vs Capitol
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.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What is a helping verb?
It’s time to continue our discussion on VERBS! Today, we are going to explore HELPING verbs. Are you ready? Let’s get started.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What is a linking verb?
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.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What is an action verb?
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.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
Prepositions have POWER
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.
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
How to use a Semicolon
Semicolons don't have to be mysterious! There are only two reasons to use a semicolon in a sentence. Take a look at this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip to learn more!
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
When to Write Numbers as Words
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
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
Don't capitalize these words...
Knowing 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…