SAT Vocab
denounce, candid, obscure or eccentric?
CANDID
TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay to mix different parts of speech in a list
FALSE- A LIST MUST HAVE THE SAME PARTS OF SPEECH
Baby animals often depend on their mothers. __________, baby pandas are born blind and cannot walk
for example, as well, however
For example
Daniel & Jeremy both went to the ice cream shop for treats, where he got a banana split.
Identify the ERROR in thsi sentence, and correct it!
Daniel & Jeremy both went to the ice cream shop for treats, where Daniel/James/Both go a Banana Split.
*PRONOUN CLARITY! TOO VAGUE WHO GOT THE BANANA SPLIT?
"The Great Wall of China might have been more effective at keeping people in than/then keeping invaders out.
THAN (comparison between the two points/ideas being made).
"to disprove"
refute, censor, assess, infer
REFUTE
"Aladdin closed his eyes and had rubbed the lamp with all his might" What VERB needs to change to ensure they are all following the same tense?
HAD RUBBED --> RUBBED
"Aladdin closed his eyes and rubbed the lamp with all his might"
__________ Mount St. Helens is a volcano, it has not erupted in many years
Although, Because, in conclusion
Although
In addition to helping the environment, renewable resources- such as solar power and hydroelectricity- may also provide an economic benifit, as it may reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
Quick! Identify the ANTECENDENT, PRONOUN ERROR, AND FIX IT.
Antecedent: renewable resources (PLURAL)
Pronoun: it (SINGULAR)
as they may reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
"The cold weather effected/affected the crops"
AFFECT- means to produce a change in (action)
"kind; good hearted; generous"
pious, complacent, benevolent, apprehensive
BENEVOLENT
I prefer my Japanese history class to sitting and listening to American history.
Quick! Change the italics in the sentence to ensure parellel structure! (*Country ___ history class*)
my American history class
Rabbits live in burrows, called warrens. __________, hares hide in the grass and do not dig burrows.
By contrast, for instance, as a result
By contrast
The antecedent is the NOUN that is replaced by the pronoun. Identify the antecedent and pronoun!
When Paul drove up, everyone piled into his car.
Antecedent: Paul
Pronoun: his
The teacher was to/too preoccupied with the lesson to notice that half the class was on their cell phone.
TOO- excessive
QUick! Use apathy in a sentences (must be able to show the class you know what it means!)
Apathy- lack of emotion or interest
I like Melissa because she seems so sweet and for her beautiful eyes
Quick! Correct the sentence! (*when listing things out check that the verbiage used is as repetitive as possible!)
I like Melissa because she seems so sweet and because she has such beautiful eyes.
Many people like chocolate ice cream best. __________, vanilla is also popular.
In conclusion, on the other hand, furthermore
on the other hand
Find the pronoun-antecedent error!! (clarity and/or agreement) and correct it
Hurricane Katrina devasted portions of the state; the strong winds ripped roofs off houses, hail damaged vehicles and windows, and it cost the federal government close to a billion dollars in modern-day adjusted values.
"and it cost the government close to a billion dollars.."
IT what does it refer to? We dont know!
"and the storm cost the government close to a billion dollars...."
My brother insured/ensured me that everything was going to be okay after I was in a car accident.
ENSURED- guarantee make certain
Quick use DILIGENT in a sentence (be sure to show the class you know the definition) (don't just say "he was diligent")
Diligent: hard-working
I enjoy my job because of the opportunities it offers, the fringe benefits I receive, and I earn a good salary. Fix the faulty parallelism!!
I enjoy my job because of the opportunities it offers, the fringe benefits I receive, and the good salary I earn.
Marcus knew a second piece of cake would make him feel sick, __________ he ate one anyway.
meanwhile, therefore, yet
yet
Find the PRONOUN CLARITY ERROR & CORRECT IT!
Today in our class of thirty students, two policemen burst in the door and arrested her in the middle of the classroom.
"and arrested her in the middle of the classroom"
"and arrested a female student in the middle of the classroom"
Because the house had no shutters/shudders, we could not protect the windows from the storm.
SHUTTER- panel on your window