1. Transition words Be extremely careful when choosing the correct transition word. Several options may be grammatically correct, but only one will make sense in context. Some transition words indicate a contrast: however, although, since, regardless, in contrast to Some transition words are used for a concluding point or for cause and effect: therefore Some transition words are used to make an additional remark without contrast: for example, indeed, in addition to

2. Parallel structure Sarah enjoys the music of Chopin more than Beethoven. -INCORRECT -Corrected version: Sarah enjoys the music of Chopin more than the music of Beethoven.

3. Remember the top 3 rules for factoring: 1. GCF-take out what is common 2. DOS=difference of squares 3. Inverse foil-set up parentheses