Hey guys! How are you all preparing for the grammar portion of SAT? Do you have any particular tips or resources you found helpful that you could share?
Hi there!
Preparing for the SAT grammar section requires a mix of understanding grammar rules and practicing with accurate materials. It's crucial to understand the grammar concepts tested on the SAT since the test requires you to edit for errors and improve style. Make sure you know your punctuation rules (especially commas, colons, and semicolons), subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement, and the use of modifiers.
One of the resources you can utilize is the College Board's study materials, which include practice tests. They are great because they're made by the test-maker and best reflect the kind of questions you'll see on the actual test.
Another resource you can use is Khan Academy, as it is affiliated with the College Board and offers free online SAT prep that's tailored to your needs. The grammar section includes interactive activities and practice sets that are beneficial.
When you answer practice questions, be sure to review them afterward. Understanding why a certain answer is correct will help you apply similar reasoning to future questions. Also, when you get a question wrong, note the associated grammar rule so you can revisit it later on.
Lastly, don't forget about the context of a grammar question. Sometimes the answer requires you to consider the sentence or passage's overall meaning and tone, not just isolated grammar rules. For instance, the SAT often tests for redundant or irrelevant information within the context of the whole passage.
Hope that helps and best of luck with your studying!
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