3 Common Persuasive Writing Errors
This week we’re going to look at three common persuasive writing errors. These are mistakes that I’ve seen several students make on the ACT Writing section, but they apply equally to all types of persuasive […]
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Frequently Asked ACT and SAT Questions
This week, we’re going to answer a few of the questions I frequently receive from students. These are questions that have come up in practically every ACT and SAT prep class that I have taught. […]
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SAT Writing and Language: Combining Sentences Questions
This week, we’re going to focus on a specific type of SAT Writing and Language question: the combining sentences question. These questions present you with two closely-related sentences. You are then prompted to choose the […]
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ACT English and SAT Writing and Language: Tricky Wrong Answer Types
The ACT English and SAT Writing and Language sections are extremely similar. This similarity extends to the types of wrong answer choices commonly employed on the tests. Some of these choices are obvious: subject-verb mismatches, […]
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The ACT vs. the New SAT: Which one is right for you? (Part One)
With the changes to the March 2016 SAT, it’s time to update our “ACT vs. SAT” guide. The redesigned SAT is more like the ACT than the old SAT was. Both the ACT and SAT […]
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SAT Writing: An Ordered Approach
In this lesson we’re going to cover what I consider to be the most effective order for learning the different parts of the SAT Writing exam. This section of the SAT has three distinct types […]
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SAT Writing Exercise: More Identifying Sentence Errors Practice
This short quiz is modeled after the “Identifying Sentence Errors” portion of the SAT Writing Exam. Nine of the sentences contain common grammar errors. One sentence contains no errors. Correct answers and explanations can be […]
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SAT Writing Section Improving Sentences Practice Round Two
Test your readiness for the SAT with these questions modeled after the “improving sentences” portion of the SAT Writing section. Choose the phrasing that best completes the underlined part of each sentence. Choice A replicates […]
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Common Writing Errors on the SAT
As we’ve talked about before, the SAT is extremely repetitive. The College Board likes to test students on the same concepts over and over. The Writing section of the SAT is no exception. Here are […]
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SAT Writing Exercise: Identifying Sentence Errors Practice
This short quiz is modeled after the “Identifying Sentence Errors” portion of the SAT Writing Exam. Nine of the sentences contain common grammar errors. One sentence contains no errors. Correct answers and explanations can be […]
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