SAT Sentence Combining Techniques

What is the primary challenge of sentence combining questions on the SAT?

• Improving reading speed

• Understanding vocabulary

• Mastering syntax

• Memorizing grammar rules

How can redundancy in sentences be effectively reduced?

• By combining sentences into one efficient clause

• By increasing sentence length

• By using more punctuation

• By adding more pronouns

Which method involves turning the second independent clause into a noun phrase?

• Using a gerund phrase

• Using a relative clause

• Using a noun phrase

• Using a conjunction

What is a gerund phrase used for in sentence combining?

• To replace redundant pronouns

• To add more subjects

• To turn a clause into a participle phrase

• To increase sentence complexity

Which of the following is a characteristic of a relative clause?

• It never uses commas

• It always starts with a verb

• It provides non-essential information

• It is always at the beginning of a sentence

What is a modifier in sentence structure?

• A phrase that lacks a subject or verb

• A phrase that starts with a noun

• A phrase that adds essential information

• A phrase that always uses a conjunction

How does the SAT often combine sentences using conjunctions?

• By adding a subject to the second clause

• By using a semicolon

• By removing all punctuation

• By using 'and' to connect verbs

What should you consider first when identifying the correct answer in sentence combining?

• The longest answer choice

• The answer with the most pronouns

• The shortest answer choice

• The answer with the most punctuation

Why is it important to maintain the original meaning when combining sentences?

• To increase sentence length

• To ensure grammatical correctness

• To avoid redundancy

• To preserve the author's intent

What is the final step in the plan of action for sentence combining?

• Add more punctuation

• Identify the redundancy

• Choose the longest answer

• Ensure the meaning is unchanged