Which sentence shows a subject -verb agreement?

Sally is lazy but he is very nice

John is African American but she's white

Arnold doesn't like school, so she gets bad grades

When you turn the page for each of the 5 reading passages, the FIRST thing you should do is

read the introduction which hopefully give you good background information

For the SAT Essay, which of the following are you expected to do?

Read an argument essay and write your own essay explaining how the writer builds his argument.

Read and write an informative essay.

Read an argument essay and write your own essay explaining whether you agree or disagree with the writer.

When writing your SAT Essay, what should each of your body paragraphs include?

A small quote or passage from the author's argumentative essay.

A summary of the author's stance.

A personal opinion about the author's argument

Critical thoughts about the author's opinion(s).

What should I do if I'm running out of time on the Reading Test?

choose a letter and start bubbling in.

What is the Writing Test testing?

How well you can revise and edit texts

How well you can synthesize information

(1)Susan and Ned were driving through a wooded empty section of highway. (2)Lightning flashed, thunder roared, the sky went dark in the torrential downpour. (3)"We'd better stop." Said Susan. (4)Ned nodded his head in agreement. (5)When he stepped on the brake, the car started to slide on the slick pavement. (6)They went off the road and slid to a halt at the bottom of an incline. Sentence three would best be written as:

"We'd better stop," said Susan.

"We'd better stop," Said Susan.

"We'd better stop." said Susan.

"We'd better stop", said Susan.

(1)Susan and Ned were driving through a wooded empty section of highway. (2)Lightning flashed, thunder roared, the sky went dark in the torrential downpour. (3)"We'd better stop." Said Susan. (4)Ned nodded his head in agreement. (5)When he stepped on the brake, the car started to slide on the slick pavement. (6)They went off the road and slid to a halt at the bottom of an incline. Which sentence would make the best supporting detail for sentence 2?

The two friends had never seen such a terrible storm.

Luckily Ned had his cell phone so he could call for help.

Both Susan and Ned were too shaken to get out of the car.

The two friends noticed nobody else was out driving.

When Tarantulas Attack part 1 (1)It's midnight. (2)A tarantula creeps across the ground. (3)It sees a mouse. (4)It gets ready to pounce. (5)Death is on the way. (6)Sound scary? (7)Don't worry. (8)Tarantulas aren't likely to hurt you. (9)But they might surprise you. (10)Read on for some creepy and gross - and really cool - facts about - facts about these creatures. How would you best combine sentences 8 and 9?

Tarantulas aren't likely to hurt you, but they might surprise you.

Tarantulas aren't likely to hurt you but they might surprise you.

Tarantulas aren't likely to hurt you and they might surprise you.

Tarantulas aren't likely to hurt you, and they might surprise you.

When Tarantulas Attack part 4 (1)Tarantula venom isn't strong enough to harm people. (2)But that doesn't mean there's nothing to fear. (3)In England, a man was cleaning his pet tarantulas tank. (4) Suddenly, the spider kicked tiny hairs at his face. (5)The man's eyes burned and turned bright red. (6)The hairs were so tiny; doctors could not pull them out. (7)They gave the man medicine to flush the hairs out. (8)A year later, his eyes were much better, but he still had to use eyedrops every day. (9)Some tarantulas pull this hairy trick when they feel threatened, explains Sorking. (10)The spiers scrape hairs from their bellies. (11)Then fling the hairs into an attacker's face. (12)Chemicals on the hairs cause itchy skin, breathing trouble, and burning eyes. (13)"The animal will remember how bad it was and not attack a tarantula again," Sorkin says. What is the correct way to edit sentence 3?

In England, a man was cleaning his pet tarantula's tank.

In England, a man was cleaning his pet tarantulas tank.

In England, a man was cleaning his pete tarantulas' tank.

In England, a man was cleaning his pet tarantulas, tank.

Buried Alive part 1 (1)On a snowy Saturday one year, Dalton Anderson was having a great time. (2)He was snowboarding with his friends Payton Weber and Wyatt Baird. (3)Suddenly, The boys heard a loud crack. (4)The snow around them began to slide. (5)It was an avalanche! (6)"Huge blocks of snow half the size of me came down," Dalton, 13, said later. (7)The snow crashed into Dalton. (8)"It pushed me around like a rag doll." he says. What is the correct way to edit sentence 8?

"It pushed me around like a rag doll," he says.

"It pushed me around like a rag doll" he says.

"It pushed me around like a rag doll", he says.

"It pushed me around like a rag doll?" he says.

Buried Alive part 2 (1)Payton's body was almost buried, but he could breathe. (2)The heavy snow around him felt like cement. (3)He couldn't move. (4)Wyatt's head had disappeared under two feet of snow. (5)The tip of one of his boots was sticking up. (6)Only Dalton was above the snow. (7)He had learn about avalanches from a TV show, so he knew that there was no time to go for help. (8)Wyatt could suffocate in minutes. (9)Using his hands, Dalton dug Payton free. (10)Payton had a shovel and a cell phone. (11)He calls 911, and the two boys dug Wyatt out. What is the best way to edit sentence 7?

He had learned about avalanches from a TV show, so he knew that there was no time to go for help.

He has learned about avalanches from a TV show, so he knew that there was no time to go for help.

He learned about avalanches from a TV show, so he knew that there was no time to go for help.

Buried Alive Part 3 (1)The boys were smart--and lucky. (2)Many people who get caught in avalanches don't survive. (3)Avalanches happen on mountainsides, where snow builds up in layers. (4)Each snowfall leaves a new layer. (5)In an avalanche one layer of snow slides over another. (6)Within about 5 seconds, an avalanche can reach nearly 100 miles per hour. (7)Nobody can run or ski or snowboard that fast. (8)It's almost impossible to get out of the way. What is the best way to edit sentence 5?

In an avalanche, one layer of snow slides over another.

In an avalanche; one layer of snow slides over another.

In an avalanche: one layer of snow slides over another.

The sentence is correct is written.

Buried Alive part 4 (1)An avalanche gathers snow as it travels. (2)A large one can grow to 10,000 tons of snow. (3)That much snow will flatten everything in its path as it races downhill--including trees, houses, and, of course, people. (4)Warming temperatures, strong winds, or heavy snowfall can start an avalanche. (5)But ofter, people cause them when they hike, ski, or snowboard. (6)Their weight causes weak layers of snow to crack, allowing a slab to break free. (7)When someone is trapped in an avalanche, rescue workers have to move fast. (8)Most avalanche victims don't survive more than 30 minutes under the snow. What is the best way to edit sentence 7?

When someone is trapped in an avalanche, rescue workers have to move fast.

When someone is trapped in an avalanche; rescue workers have to move fast.

When someone is trapped in an avalanche: rescue workers have to move fast.

When someone is trapped in an avalanche rescue workers have to move fast.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

In the beginning, we are introduced to the protagonist, Joe.

In the beginning we are introduced to the protagonist Joe.

In the beginning, we are introduced to the protagonist Joe.

In the beginning we are introduced to the protagonist, Joe.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

Finally, I would like to say that chocolate milk is not very healthy.

Finally I would like to say that chocolate milk is not very healthy.

Finally I would like to say that chocolate milk, is not very healthy.

Finally, I would like to say, that chocolate milk is not very healthy.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

For the field trip, I packed a lot stuff.

For the field trip I packed a lot stuff.

For the field trip; I packed a lot stuff.

For the field trip I packed a lot stuff;

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

Like James Forten, many successful African Americans worked to abolish slavery.

Like James Forten many successful African Americans worked to abolish slavery.

Like James Forten many successful African, Americans worked to abolish slavery.

Like, James Forten many successful African Americans worked to abolish slavery.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

In the 1700s, African Americans were often treated unfairly, weren't allowed to go to school, and they were sometimes punished for learning to read.

In the 1700s African Americans were often treated unfairly weren't allowed to go to school, and they were sometimes punished for learning to read.

In the 1700s, African Americans were often treated, unfairly weren't allowed to go to school, and they were sometimes punished, for learning to read.

In the 1700s African Americans were often treated unfairly, weren't allowed to go to school, and they were sometimes punished for learning to read.

Which question uses punctuation correctly?

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA; Trenton, NJ; Baltimore, MD; and St. Louis, MO.

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA; Trenton, NJ; Baltimore, MD; and St Louis, MO.

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern, PA, Trenton, NJ, Baltimore, MD, and St Louis, MO.

The sailors on the ship were from Malvern PA, Trenton NJ, Baltimore MD, and St. Louis MO.

Which of these is correctly punctuated?

The dog was not attractive; however, he was sweet.

The dog was not attractive, however he was sweet.

The dog was attractive however; he was sweet.

The dog was not attractive, however, he was sweet.

Which of these correctly uses a conjunction to join two sentences?

I burnt the tortilla, so the smoke detector rang.

I burnt the tortilla. The smoke alarm rang.

I burnt the tortilla, the smoke detector rang.

I burnt the tortilla so the smoke detector rang.

Which of these does not require a comma because it does not contain two complete sentences?

The day was cold and it looked like it might rain.

The day was cold but it was sunny.

The day was cold and I had forgotten my jacket.

When can you use a semicolon?

To join two sentences that are related

Too make a list of three simple items

Where does the semicolon go?

Vanilla ice cream is very popular; my favorite is black cherry.

Vanilla ice cream is very popular my favorite; is black cherry.

Vanilla ice cream; is very popular my favorite is black cherry.

Vanilla; ice cream is very popular my favorite is black cherry.

Where does the semicolon go?

I spent a lot of time writing this poem; I hope you enjoy it.

I spent; a lot of time writing this poem I hope you enjoy it.

I spent a lot of time writing; this poem; I hope you enjoy it.

I spent a lot of time writing this poem I hope; you enjoy it.

Which is correctly punctuated?

I don't really enjoy camping; nonetheless, my parents signed me up for horse camp.

I don't really enjoy camping nonetheless my parents signed me up for horse camp.

I don't really enjoy camping, nonetheless, my parents signed me up for horse camp.

I don't really enjoy camping nonetheless my parents signed me up, for horse camp.

Which of the following is correct?

This, Brunhilda, is not your best effort.

This Brunhilda, is not your best effort.

This Brunhilda is not your best, effort.

This, Brunhilda is not your best effort.

Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.

Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)

Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)

SAT Writing Section Review

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is concision?

Making sure the writing communicates specific ideas.

Process of elimination.

Answer that does the most work in the fewest words.

Making verbs, nouns, and pronouns agree in a sentence.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Whats an example of concision in a sentence?

Joe lives very much closer to the park than the school.

Joe lives closer to the park than the school.

Joe lives much more closer to the park then the school.

Joe lives closer and more near the park than the school.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is precision?

Make sure the writing communicates specific ideas and events

Cutting off unnecessary words/phrases from the sentence.

Make sure it's consistent within the sentence.

Using the least amount of words as possible.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of precision in a sentence?

The paper came from one of them.

It came from one of them.

The paper that is white came from one of them.

White paper was thrown from one of them.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

When should you use apostrophes?

Between items in a list.

After every sentence.

On every word that ends with a "S".

To show possession and contraction.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which is the correct use of apostrophes in a sentence?

I had to hold its head while he jumped on it's back.

I had to hold its head while he got on its back.

I had to hold it's head while he jumped on its back.

I had to hold it's head while he jumped on it's back.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.3.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What sentence is correctly edited?

He leaves the house, then goes to the cafe

the leaves, the house, the goes to the cafe

He leaves the hose them, goes to the cafe

He leaves, the house then goes to the cafe

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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SAT Writing Section Review

What is concision?

Whats an example of concision in a sentence?

What is precision?

What is an example of precision in a sentence?

When should you use apostrophes?

Which is the correct use of apostrophes in a sentence?

What sentence is correctly edited?

Which sentence shows a subject -verb agreement?

When you turn the page for each of the 5 reading passages, the FIRST thing you should do is

Italy's Tower of Pisa has been leaning southward since the initial stages of it's

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