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October 25, 2020 By TutorPhil 4 Comments

How to Use Transitions in an Essay – Tutorial with Examples

One of your main tasks in writing an essay is to help the reader make connections and understand your writing well. Transitions allow you to do that. They help ensure that the reading process flows smoothly.  I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll show you how to use transitions effectively in your essays and… [Read More]

Filed Under: Power Words, Sentences, Style, Writing Tips

September 26, 2020 By TutorPhil 22 Comments

Power Words Every Essay Writer Must Know How to Use

When it comes to essay writing, some words are especially powerful. I call them Power Words.  I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial, you’ll harness the power of four such words. What can power words do for you? Great question!  Power words can help you: Get your ideas flowing Make a better impression on your… [Read More]

Filed Under: Grammar, Power Words, Sentences, Style, Videos Tagged With: grammar, punctuation, sentences, style, writing essays

September 7, 2020 By TutorPhil 4 Comments

How to Write Subject-Verb-Object Sentences – Easy Tutorial

A sentence is a statement that consists of at least a subject and a verb. Optionally, it contains an object. The subject is what the sentence is about. The verb is what the subject does.  The object is acted upon by the subject and the verb. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll teach… [Read More]

Filed Under: Grammar, Sentences, Videos

August 30, 2020 By TutorPhil 1 Comment

How to Shorten an Essay: 4 Techniques to Reduce Word Count

Do you need to shorten your essay by 100 or 200 words, or even more?  One of my subscribers recently asked me, “How do I compress an essay of 700-1000 words, or even more, to just 300 words?” If you’ve been looking for words to get rid of but are struggling to cut out chunks… [Read More]

Filed Under: Essay Writing Tips, Getting It Done, Sentences, Videos

August 17, 2020 By TutorPhil 8 Comments

6 Simple Ways to Improve Sentence Structure In Your Essays

Has your teacher or professor ever marked your sentences as “awkward,” “verbose,” or “wordy,” or “redundant,” or something to that effect?  If so, then the grade you received definitely suffered. Use the techniques I’m about to show you to avoid these annoying notes that keep you from getting excellent grades.  Let’s dive right in and… [Read More]

Filed Under: Sentences, Style, Top Posts Tagged With: essay writing, essays, how to write an essay, sentences

June 22, 2016 By TutorPhil 1 Comment

Lead Sentences – How to Use Them to Improve Your Essay Writing

What are lead sentences and how do you use them to improve your essay writing? Hi, I’m Tutor Phil, and if you’ve ever watched some of my other videos or read my blog at TutorPhil.com, then you probably have a pretty good idea of how to start writing an essay. You start out with a… [Read More]

Filed Under: Essay Writing Tips, Introductions and Conclusions, Paragraphs, Sentences, Videos

August 9, 2010 By TutorPhil 4 Comments

Improve Your Essay In One Easy Step!

Do you consistently get good grades on your essays? If yes, then drop me a line – I’d like to congratulate you. If, on the other hand, you’re struggling, or your essay grades are not where you want them to be, then keep reading. Would you like to achieve the following quickly and easily? Improve… [Read More]

Filed Under: Sentences Tagged With: Essay, expository essays, sentences

July 28, 2010 By TutorPhil 36 Comments

The Easiest Way to Learn How to Use a Comma

A comma (,) is one of the two most commonly used punctuation marks (along with a period). It is also a source of a lot of frustration for the graders of essays and term papers. Why? A skipped comma may mean that the writer is in a rush A comma used in a wrong way… [Read More]

Filed Under: Grammar, Punctuation, Sentences Tagged With: Essay, essay writing, grammar, How to use a comma, punctuation, sentences, writing essays

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