 Test your knowledge of ACT English and SAT Writing and Language sentence placement and transitions questions with this short quiz. Read the paragraph below and choose the best answer for each of the four […]
In this lesson, we’re going to look at the types of transitions that appear on the ACT English and SAT Writing and Language sections. Transitions are words and phrases that help you carry an idea […]
This week we’re going to cover three more mistakes that students often make while preparing for the ACT and SAT. These are “big picture” errors that apply equally to both exams. Avoiding these mistakes will […]
Some ACT English questions give students more trouble than others. In this lesson, we’re going to look at four types of questions that, in my own experience teaching, students consistently have difficulty mastering. These are […]
As we’ve discussed in the past, the ACT and SAT require a painstakingly-literal interpretation of traditional grammar rules. However, the number of rules that appear on the exam is actually quite limited and the options […]
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