06/24/25

Struggling with Understanding the Difference Between "Imply" and "Infer" — Help?
Hi everyone, I'm currently working on improving my writing skills, and I keep getting confused between when to use "imply" vs "infer." I’ve seen both used in similar contexts, and sometimes I’m not... more
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06/18/25

Why is it so hard for my child to sit down and focus?
So it’s after school, and your child actually goes to the table and sits down on their own to study. What an amazing occasion! Only for 10 minutes to pass and they have gotten lost in their phone... more
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06/17/25

Is there a technique I can apply to reading and interpreting poems?
Here are some ways to approach homework and essay questions about poetry. They can be applied across styles.
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06/06/25

Q: How can I help my sports-obsessed middle schooler enjoy reading and writing more?
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06/05/25

How Do I Overcome Writer's Block?
Nearly everyone has struggled at some time with writer's block. Perhaps a person's writing has been harshly criticized in past learning environments, or maybe the challenge of moving from high... more
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06/02/25

Q: Why hire an IXL-certified tutor if my child already has IXL at school?
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05/14/25

How do you help your child prepare for standardized tests such as the ISEE or SSAT over the summer?
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05/06/25

Explain the difference between 'compliment' and 'complement'.
This question requires an explanation of each term. The response must clearly indicate that responder can clearly differentiate between the two words. When students are able to recognize and... more
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05/01/25

What are the best strategies for improving vocabulary for exams and daily use?
Building a strong vocabulary isn’t just about acing exams—it’s also about enhancing your communication skills. Whether you’re preparing for standardized tests or just looking to expand your word... more
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04/28/25

What is your best advice for parents who are concerned about preventing the "summer slide" in their child's core subjects?
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04/17/25

How do I proofread, and what can I do to help with that?

This question will address common methods of proofreading, and how student can conduct such methods independently.
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04/16/25

How can I improve my listening skills for academic English lectures?
Hi everyone,I'm currently preparing for university-level courses in the U.S., and one of my biggest challenges is following academic lectures, especially when the professors speak quickly or use... more
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04/12/25

What do I do when I don't understand what im reading?
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04/12/25

How can I help my child understand what they read?
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04/01/25

Can your child read with confidence?
My name is Kesha and I have been a respected educator for over 15 years. I have provided students with not only confidence, but the ability to re-apply my reading strategies to every level of... more
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03/15/25

Who wrote the poem "Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night" and what is its' message to us? What was the year?
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03/11/25

What stereotypes of women foster today's misogyny?
"The Handmaidens Tale" by Joyce Carol Oates has fostered the theory of re-creation of Aristotle's concept that history repeats itself, unless you learn from this proverb, you are bound to history... more
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03/04/25

How to memorize vocabulary for a long time
Hi everyone, I am starting to learn English but my English vocabulary is quite large. I have learned by taking notes and playing raft wars and usually review them after 3-4 days but after a while,... more
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03/01/25

What constitutes irony?
There are shades of meaning that are non-verbal and verbal as it is both simultaneously both an overt speech act and a non-verbal act with a wink, a grin, a sneer, a rolling of one's eyes, or a... more
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02/10/25

What is irony? How is the sense of irony developed or satire used?
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01/25/25

What’s the best way to help middle schoolers improve their essay-writing skills?
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12/04/24

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

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12/04/24

What are synonyms and why are they important?

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10/17/24

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde viewed through psychology
How does Dr. Jekyll's mistreatment of Mr. Hyde cause Hyde to turn into a monster? Assess Jekyll's/Hyde's behavior through a psychoanalytic lens.
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09/08/24

I need help improving a paragraph. It is the start of an article titled This Has to Stop.

Suicide, what is it? The definition is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Although, there’s more to it than the textbook definition. Yes, I know you’re probably tired of hearing... more
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