Digital SAT English Prep Flashcard

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What is the purpose of playing 'positive negative' in context questions?

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To identify the tone of the passage.

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What category does a 'support' transition word belong to?

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Support.

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What is a common mistake students make with subject-verb agreement questions?

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Assuming all verbs are action verbs.

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What is a 'lead in' in the context of SAT questions?

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An introductory sentence.

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What is an effective strategy for comma placement questions?

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Adding commas where there are pauses.

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What does 'tone' refer to in a passage?

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The author's attitude toward the subject.

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What is the function of transition words in writing?

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To guide the reader through the text and clarify relationships between ideas.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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The grammatical rule that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number.

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What is the Oxford comma?

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A comma used before the conjunction in a list of three or more items.

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What is a distractor in the context of SAT questions?

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An incorrect answer choice designed to mislead test-takers.