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The SAT Writing section tests your ability to determine which choices lead to:
The SAT Writing section tests your ability to determine which choices lead to:
The SAT Writing section is primarily focused on testing creativity rather than grammar rules.
The SAT Writing section is primarily focused on testing creativity rather than grammar rules.
False
Approximately how many questions on the SAT Reading and Writing section are writing questions?
Approximately how many questions on the SAT Reading and Writing section are writing questions?
25
When in doubt about your approach to SAT Writing, keep in mind that if you are using the same skills that would be effective in __________, you are likely doing things the right way.
When in doubt about your approach to SAT Writing, keep in mind that if you are using the same skills that would be effective in __________, you are likely doing things the right way.
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Match the question types to the approximate number of questions that will appear on the SAT Writing section:
Match the question types to the approximate number of questions that will appear on the SAT Writing section:
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How should you approach timing for SAT Writing questions?
How should you approach timing for SAT Writing questions?
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It is advisable to quickly scan through a complex SAT Writing question rather than make notes on scrap paper.
It is advisable to quickly scan through a complex SAT Writing question rather than make notes on scrap paper.
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What technique can help identify errors in writing more effectively?
What technique can help identify errors in writing more effectively?
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What is one effective way to approach SAT Writing questions?
What is one effective way to approach SAT Writing questions?
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The SAT Writing section often tests stylistic preferences and pet peeves about grammar.
The SAT Writing section often tests stylistic preferences and pet peeves about grammar.
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Besides reading, what is another activity that will help a student improve their grammar?
Besides reading, what is another activity that will help a student improve their grammar?
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When different choices use different verbs, you should watch out for the agreement.
When different choices use different verbs, you should watch out for the agreement.
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The SAT ensure its questions have been thoroughly evaluted so that they clearly have:
The SAT ensure its questions have been thoroughly evaluted so that they clearly have:
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If two choices differ in that one uses a semicolon and one uses a period to separate two independent clauses, it is likely that one of the answers is correct.
If two choices differ in that one uses a semicolon and one uses a period to separate two independent clauses, it is likely that one of the answers is correct.
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What should you consider when reviewing the answer choices for a question?
What should you consider when reviewing the answer choices for a question?
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When choosing words, you should avoid using a thesaurus too much, so you can choose the word that is best to use in the given context.
When choosing words, you should avoid using a thesaurus too much, so you can choose the word that is best to use in the given context.
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What is the best way to evaluate a SAT Writing question?
What is the best way to evaluate a SAT Writing question?
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The SAT Writing section expects you to recall answers from class quickly.
The SAT Writing section expects you to recall answers from class quickly.
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What are some examples given in the text of widely agreed upon grammar rules?
What are some examples given in the text of widely agreed upon grammar rules?
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Students who are strong in math need to remember that, unlike math, rules are not a matter of opinion.
Students who are strong in math need to remember that, unlike math, rules are not a matter of opinion.
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What kinds of coursework should you take to improve your SAT Writing skills?
What kinds of coursework should you take to improve your SAT Writing skills?
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Match the following commonly used grammar rules with their descriptions:
Match the following commonly used grammar rules with their descriptions:
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The Oxford comma is a key concept tested on the SAT Writing.
The Oxford comma is a key concept tested on the SAT Writing.
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Study Notes
SAT Writing Section Overview
- Purpose: The SAT Writing section assesses your ability to produce high-quality essays, focusing on correct grammar, effective wording, logical organization, and persuasive evidence.
- Scope: It evaluates your grammar knowledge, beyond specific rules, requiring a broad understanding of written English. Effectiveness in editing a paper is a good guide to SAT Writing success.
SAT Writing Structure
- Placement: Part of the Reading and Writing section, comprising two modules of 27 questions each (32 minutes per module).
- Module Difficulty: The second module's difficulty adjusts based on performance in the first.
- Question Breakdown: Approximately 25 of the 54 Reading and Writing questions are writing-focused.
- ~14 questions on Standard English Conventions
- ~11 questions on Expression of Ideas.
- Sequence: Writing questions follow reading questions within each module.
SAT Writing Tips - Do's and Don'ts
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Do:
- Manage time effectively, allocating approximately 70 seconds per writing question.
- Take notes on complex writing questions to fully understand them.
- Use your "inner voice" to evaluate grammar, identifying errors through hearing.
- Utilize the answer choices to clarify concepts and determine the question's focus (e.g., subject-verb agreement, punctuation).
- Approach questions strategically, considering the surrounding context and answer differences.
- Avoid quick recall methods; instead, take sufficient time to analyze each question.
- Trust that the questions have single, well-evaluated answers.
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Don't:
- Rush and make careless errors; pay attention to detail.
- Overthink: the SAT questions have one correct answer - avoid relying on subjective preferences.
- Over-rely on intuition; complement intuitive understanding with formal grammar knowledge.
- Jump to premature conclusions about answers.
Improving Grammar Knowledge
- Extensive Reading: Improve reading comprehension and an intuitive sense of appropriate language and structure by reading widely.
- Practice Writing: Write frequently for improved essay structure, avoiding repetition, maintaining good sentence structure, and using accurate subject-verb agreement.
- Challenging Courses: Enrol in rigorous courses that prioritize complex reading and high-quality writing practice (e.g., AP English).
- Daily Writing Practice: Engage in various writing activities in daily life, such as emailing, letter writing, and online discussion participation.
- Editing Practice: Encourage feedback by actively editing one another's work. Use cloud-based word processing programs for easy collaboration and editing.
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