Basic Grammar Rules for the ACT/SAT

It is important that you understand how to properly combine independent clauses because punctuation can play a key role in defining the meaning of a sentence. A) Use a comma to separate independent clauses when you use a coordinating conjunction. (and, but, or, for, nor, so, yet) B) Use a semicolon to separate independent clauses[…]

Grammar Rules and Practice

Instructions: Read each rule and correct the sentences that follow.   1. The subject of the sentence must answer the question posed by the introductory aside. -On his way to tutoring, Sarah received a call from Jake. -Enjoying riding on the beach rather than in the country, horseback riding was loved by Samantha. -Featuring a[…]

SAT/ACT Grammar Review

Some verbs can only be followed by a gerund (ing words)  Admit Escape Put off Tolerate Appreciate Finish Quit Avoid Imagine Recall Deny Miss Resist Discuss Postpone Risk Enjoy Practice Suggest Explanation: It is fine to say…He can resist eating. It is wrong to say…He can resist to eat It is fine to say…I enjoy[…]

Quick and Easy ACT Hints

Look for contrast words When all answers are grammatically correct, look for meaning. Do you need 2 full sentences? Look for shortest possible answer “:” is for a list or definition Be careful about verb matching/parallel structure Each-singular Possessive or not It’s=it is Its possessive. The Dog chews its bone. There are 3 ways to[…]

Essential Grammar for the SAT and ACT

1. Ignore prepositional phrases when matching subject and verb a. CORRECT- The class of students is excellent. -Here, “class” is the subject. Since class is singular, it requires a singular verb. -Ignore (of students). b. INCORRECT- The group of athletes are applying to Ivy League schools -Group is the subject (singular) CORRECT- The group of[…]

SAT MATH PRACTICE

Percent Markup A computer software retailer used a markup rate of 40%. Find the selling price of a computer game that cost the retailer $25. A golf shop pays its wholesaler $40 for a certain club, and then sells it to a golfer for $75. What is the markup rate? A shoe store uses a[…]

ACT ENGLISH TIPS

 ACT ENGLISH TIPS Sentence diagramming Ittai walks slowly around the neighborhood. The brightly shining sun is yellow. The car moves extremely slowly Samuel drives to tutoring with his mother. William helps his friend with math homework. Laura talks to her sister in the morning. The society of advanced mathematicians proposes changes. Rebecca is one of[…]

FUNCTIONS AND ALGEBRA PRACTICE

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SAT MATH PRACTICE

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ACT MATH PRACTICE

  F(m)=2m²-10m. If F(66)=18b, find all values if b         X∆y=3x-2y+xyz If 4∆5=100, find the value of 8∆10         m=3m³-8 If 4g-18, find the value of g         Sales is a function of price such that: S(p)=4p²-80+c When the sales is $60,000 price is 10. Find[…]