Hey everyone! Could anyone help me understand the key grammar rules for the SAT Reading and Writing section? I really want to improve my score in that area and it'd be great if you could share any tips or resources. Thanks!
Sure, happy to help you make sense of the SAT Reading and Writing section! It's a good idea to understand that this section revolves around a few key concepts rather than just considering it as a grammar test.
The first concept is 'sentence structure.' You need to understand basic principles like the composition of a simple sentence, clauses, and different types of sentences. Also, understanding punctuation rules is crucial!
The second concept is 'conventions of usage.' This covers things like tense consistency, pronoun-antecedent agreement, subject-verb agreement, etc.
Lastly, you have 'conventions of punctuation.' Here, you need to be clear about the use of commas, colons, semicolons, and apostrophes.
For resources, even though CollegeVine doesn't provide prep courses, the Bluebook™ app is a fantastic tool because it lets you take the fully digital SAT and helps you familiarize yourself with the format of the exam. This will definitely come in handy as you focus on improving the Reading and Writing section.
There's also Khan Academy, which offers free SAT prep lessons. They have a pretty detailed section on Reading and Writing, which covers all the relevant aspects you need to work upon.
Remember, the key to mastering this section (or any section, really) is practice. Regularly solve practice questions, review your mistakes, and understand the corrected solution. This will help you internalize the patterns and realize your areas of strength and weaknesses. Good luck with your prep!
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