Grammar Workbook for the SAT, ACT, and More, 3rd Edition

Grammar Workbook for the SAT, ACT, and More, 3rd Edition
Author: George Ehrenhaft
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-01
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 9781438003771

A solid command of English grammar is a prerequisite for success when students take the SAT and/or ACT. This workbook presents a detailed grammar review with dozens of practice quizzes and exercises to sharpen students' skills. It begins with an explanation of grammatical terms and their functions. It then introduces the 24 most common grammar and usage questions that appear on the SAT and ACT and how to answer them. Prominent among them are questions on agreement between subject and verb, use of pronouns, verb forms, parallel structure, and diction. A final chapter focuses on advice and instruction for writing error-free SAT and ACT essays. This workbook is filled with sample questions exactly like those found on both the SAT and ACT, and comes with fully explained answers.

Writing Workbook for the NEW SAT

Writing Workbook for the NEW SAT
Author: George Ehrenhaft
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 876
Release: 2016-02-26
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1438068131

This thoroughly revised edition of Barron’s Writing Workbook for the New SAT prepares students for the writing sections of the newly redesigned SAT: The SAT Writing and Language Test and The SAT Essay. It includes:

The Critical Reader

The Critical Reader
Author: Erica L. Meltzer
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Reading comprehension
ISBN: 9781515182061

Intended to clearly and systematically demystify what is often considered the most challenging section of the SAT, The Critical Reader, 2nd Edition, provides a comprehensive review of the reading skills tested on the redesigned exam for students who are serious about raising their scores. Includes: -A chapter-by-chapter breakdown of question types, with in-depth explanations and numerous examples demonstrating how to work through each type. -Techniques for comprehending complex passages and identifying key information quickly and efficiently. -Extensive strategies for simplifying and answering paired supporting evidence questions as well as informational graphic questions. -A list of alternate definitions of common words, plus strategies for using context clues to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary. To allow students to apply the strategies outlined in this book to College Board material while focusing on the specific areas in which they are seeking to improve, this book also includes a list of all the Reading questions from the Khan Academy exams/College Board Official Guide, 3rd Edition (2015), arranged both by category and by test. Note: If you are preparing for the AP English Language and Composition exam, a separate AP Edition is now available in beta form (multiple-choice reading only) at https://www.createspace.com/7045612.

New SAT Grammar Workbook

New SAT Grammar Workbook
Author: Arianna Astuni
Publisher: Advanced Practice
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-17
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 9780996406413

IES SAT books are designed to follow a compact format yet offer the student test taker a wealth of advice and practice material. This discipline-specific New SAT Grammar book features ten full Writing and Language practice tests, along with intensive, memorable lessons that show students how to deal with the nuances and intricacies of the New SAT. Study of essential grammar rules and practice with the most accurate, most relevant material are the essentials of success on the New 2016 SAT. Like its predecessor, the re-designed SAT tests the fundamentals of verb usage, sentence construction, comparison, and English diction. But the new test has also shifted emphasis, and shifted radically: punctuation, paragraph coordination, and uses of visual evidence will pose new challenges. It will be necessary to break bad writing habits, and to leave behind awkward or incorrect colloquial expressions, more aggressively than ever before. Precision-edited and classroom-tested you will find tips and tricks on subject-verb agreement, parallelism, redundancy, and idiomatic expressions. These tips have guided numerous IES students to success on the old SAT and are just as relevant to the new version. Yet new sectionson coherence, style, and using visual resourceswill give you everything you need to approach the questions that are unique to the passage-based New SAT. To break the bad habits formed in everyday speech and undisciplined writing, and to truly grasp all question types on the New SAT Language and Writing, you need this book. Once you have completed the lessons, exercise your new knowledge using the ten practice testsall based on the newest released tests from the College Board itself. We at IES have confidence that you can control the New SAT.

SAT & ACT Grammar Mastery

SAT & ACT Grammar Mastery
Author: Christian Heath
Publisher:
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2019-01-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578453507

Get higher SAT & ACT test scores - guaranteed! Master the seventeen rules of the "ACT English" & "SAT Writing and Language" sections. Increase confidence, speed, and accuracy on your SAT & ACT Grammar tests. Get fast results for immediate score improvements. Written in an easy, approachable style. This is the only textbook that teaches you to dominate both the SAT & ACT Grammar at the same time. Contains diagnostic Pretest and Posttest. Over 320 realistic practice questions exclusive to this textbook. Detailed explanations for every practice question. Improve your English grammar and writing skills for SAT & ACT testing, high school classes, college assignments, and beyond! Created and written by one of the top SAT & ACT prep tutors in the world. Based on 10 years of full-time specialized experience and multiple perfect scores. Only from Love the SAT Test Prep!

Seberson Method: New SAT® Vocabulary Workbook

Seberson Method: New SAT® Vocabulary Workbook
Author: Katya Seberson
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2020-02-25
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1641525185

Further your SAT vocabulary knowledge to get farther down the road to success This SAT vocabulary workbook helps students master more than 700 words that frequently appear in the SAT's reading, writing, and essay sections. The book's approach reflects changes made to the test in recent years, focusing on understanding vocabulary more than rote memorization. It's a modern workbook designed to give students the edge needed to improve their SAT scores. 145 short lessons—Each lesson features a theme to help contextualize vocabulary and concludes with a mini quiz to test understanding. Practical organization—Chapters focus on different elements of the SAT, including words for reading topics like history and science, transition words, and commonly confused words. Learning that lasts—With extra tips for retention, this focused approach works equally well for students who are taking the test in a week or in a year. Perfect for summer learning—This guide makes a great summer workbook for students planning to take the SAT this coming year who want to get a head start on studying before heading back to school. Get the ideal resource for students looking to master SAT vocabulary.

Grammar Smart, 3rd Edition

Grammar Smart, 3rd Edition
Author: Princeton Review
Publisher: Princeton Review
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2014-12-09
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 0804125910

Everything you need to know to be a grammar guru. This eBook edition is formatted for on-screen viewing with cross-linked questions, answers, and explanations. The words you use say a lot about you. Grammar makes a lasting impression on friends, coworkers, and teachers, but learning the rules has always been notoriously dull. That’s why we at The Princeton Review created Grammar Smart! Instead of boring readers with countless rules and confusing grammatical terms, this book uses a witty approach to show the logic behind each correct sentence. This updated third edition of Grammar Smart helps you: • Learn the nuts and bolts of grammar rules and usage • Practice your grammar skills with a series of quizzes • Master how to write and speak more effectively Inside the book, you'll find: • In-depth reviews of the basic parts of speech • Tips on how to avoid misplaced modifiers and dangling participles • A glossary of key grammar terms • Quick quizzes throughout the book to help you check your progress • Detailed sentence diagrams to help you identify word classes • Comprehensive summaries of each major grammar topic

Reading and Writing Workout for the SAT, 3rd Edition

Reading and Writing Workout for the SAT, 3rd Edition
Author: Princeton Review
Publisher: Princeton Review
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2016-12
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1101920505

Everything students need to know to succeed on the English and Writing sections of the SAT revised and updated to align with the Redesigned SAT (debuting in 2016).

Reading and Writing Workout for the SAT, 4th Edition

Reading and Writing Workout for the SAT, 4th Edition
Author: The Princeton Review
Publisher: Princeton Review
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2019-04-23
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 0525567984

SUCCEED ON THE SAT WITH THE PRINCETON REVIEW. Get targeted help for the Reading and Writing sections of the SAT with this top-rated guidebook. Includes reviews for exam topics, section-specific strategy help, and practice tests and drills. Designed for students specifically looking for extra help on the SAT Reading and Writing sections, this 4th edition of The Princeton Review's Reading and Writing Workout for the SAT provides the review and practice needed for subject mastery. Techniques That Actually Work. • Tried-and-true tactics to help you identify the important information in each passage • Essential strategies to help you maximize your efficiency • Tips for tackling tricky questions with elimination techniques Everything You Need to Know to Help Achieve a High Score. • Expert review and drills for the grammar needed on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing tests • Comprehensive coverage of the various reading subjects and how to best tackle them, including dual passages and literature, history/social studies, and science topics • Up-to-date information on the SAT Practice Your Way to Excellence. • 240+ total practice questions with complete answer explanations • Quick quizzes throughout each chapter to help assess understanding • Step-by-step walk-throughs that demonstrate tips for each type of question, from Main Ideas to Arguments • Detailed answer explanations that showcase each skill and strategy

Grammar Workbook for the SAT, ACT, and More

Grammar Workbook for the SAT, ACT, and More
Author: George Ehrenhaft
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-08-01
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 9780764144899

A solid command of English grammar is a prerequisite for success when students take the SAT, ACT, and other college entrance tests. This workbook presents a detailed grammar review with dozens of practice quizzes and exercises to sharpen students' skills. It begins with an explanation of grammatical terms and their functions. It then describes the 24 most common mistakes made by students and shows how to avoid them. Prominent among them are lack of agreement between subject and verb, misuse of pronouns, faulty parallel structure, and faulty punctuation. A final chapter focuses on advice and instruction for writing error-free SAT and ACT essays. This workbook is filled with sample questions exactly like those found on both the SAT and ACT, and comes with fully explained answers.