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Sentence Writing Tutorials

Using Case (Subjective, Objective, Possessive)
Pronouns take different forms, or cases, to indicate their function in the sentence. Read about the three cases here.
Using Coordination and Subordination
Coordination is connecting two ideas with equal weight and importance, while subordination is connecting two ideas where one idea is less important than the other. Read more about it here.
Creating Grammatical Sentence Patterns in English
This resources shows examples of the ten most common English sentence patterns.
Using Hyphens
This resource describes how hyphens are used.
Using Italics
This resource explains when to use italics in your writing.
Using the Passive Voice
This resource provides examples of sentences written in both passive and active voice.
Using Possessive Nouns
Possessive nouns are used to show ownership. This resource also shows where the apostrophe goes for both singular and plural possessives.
Using the Pronoun "You"
This resource provides examples of when using "you" in writing is most commonly used in writing, and when it can cause issues for some readers.
Using "Which" and "That"
This resource explains the differences between using "which" and "that" in a sentence.
Fragments and Run-On Sentences
This resource talks about what a complete sentence, fragment and run-on sentence is. It also gives you tips for finding run-ons in your own writing!
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Using Quotations
When and how to quote, and how to emphasize a quote.
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