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[…]
Prepare for the SAT Math Section with these practice questions. Shira buys and sells hair clips. In January, she makes $750.00. If she buys the clips for $.08 and sells them for $2.10, how many did she sell? Yoel buys computers and cameras from a distributor. He spends $7500 on cameras and buys twice[…]
SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing The SAT is changing. Underlining as you read is a key strategy on the SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing Section. Follow these tips to make sure you underline the right key words. Descriptive words & negation Transition words-however, yet, indeed, although, even though, instead, still, though, & whereas[…]
Look for time elements · Now looking back on the past · Before vs Now · Change over time Is the passage feelings based or rationality based? What is the author’s lens? Are effects described auditory, visual, or related to feeling? Thoughts versus action? What is the author’s focus? Is the passage based on reality[…]
These Latin phrases are definitely useful phrases to know! Latin Phrases High School Students Should Know Ex post After the fact Persona non grata An unwelcome person Ex ante Before the fact Carpe diem Seize the day/of the day A posteriori Relating to observed facts Dues ex machina From Gd, Machine Ceteris paribus Holding all[…]
Here are some new Words of the Week to practice for the SAT and ACT! Latent Hidden Conspicuous Visible Binary 2 parts Caveat A limitation on an argument Qualify (v) To put limitations on an argument Ellipsis Omission in a sentence (***) Cluster To group Disjoint Not going together Empirical From evidence or experiments Deterministic[…]
Check out this new list to improve your vocab for the SAT Reading Test! Anachronistic Out of place in a historical time period Pedantic Talking down to Qualify a claim State the limitations Vindicate To clear from blame Repudiate To reject Disseminate To handout Diatribe Bossy/ranting speech Extol To praise Profligacy Indecent Curtail To shorten[…]
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