The Writing & Language Test
http://www.cracksat.net/sat/writing-language/
This multiple-choice section is 35-minutes and has questions based on:
- Passages in careers, history/social studies, humanities and science;
- Argument, informative and explanatory text, and nonfiction narrative passages;
- Words in context, grammar, expression of ideas and analysis.
Words in Context & Standard Written English
- Words in Context- Tests your ability to choose the most appropriate word based on the context of the passage.
- Standard Written English- You act as an editor and revise text so it is grammatically correct.
- The most common question format asks you to choose the best alternative to a potential error.
Example:
Scientists conducted a series of experiments with chimpanzees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The results were astounding. The conclusion, that chimpanzees would eventually learn to cook if provided an oven, could help explain how and when early humans began to cook their food.
Scientists conducted a series of experiments with chimpanzees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The results were astounding. The conclusion, that chimpanzees would eventually learn to cook if provided an oven, could help explain how and when early humans began to cook their food.
Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?
(A) Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the results were astounding.
(B) Democratic Republic of the Congo, the results were astounding.
(C) Democratic Republic of the Congo: the results were astounding.
(D) Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the results were astounding.
(A) Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the results were astounding.
(B) Democratic Republic of the Congo, the results were astounding.
(C) Democratic Republic of the Congo: the results were astounding.
(D) Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the results were astounding.
Command of Evidence
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Analysis & Graphics
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Your essay must take a side and be clear, concise, organized and persuasive.
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Essay Writing Tips:
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Sample SAT Essay Prompts:
Error Identification, Improving Sentences & Paragraphs
Improving Sentences:
A. that these forms should be submitted B. that these forms be submitted C. for these forms to be submitted D. these forms submission E. these forms should be submitted |
Improving Paragraphs:
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