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Colons and Semicolons
Just the Facts Please (the SAT Facts)
Commas, Apostrophes, and More
Odds and Ends
Know Your Homophones
100
Two dependent clauses in a single sentence should be separated by a colon, semicolon, or comma?
Comma
100
How long is the SAT Essay and does it come first, second, or third to Math and ELA?
50 minutes; it comes last or third.
100
When creating a list separated by commas, the last comma before the conjunction is known as this.
The Serial comma or Oxford comma.
100
For the SAT Essay, how many different elements are scored?
Three
100
The correct spelling of the word to be inserted in this sentence: "They decided to go to _______ lockers before class."
T-H-E-I-R
200
Are independent clauses separated by a colon, a semicolon, or a comma?
Semicolon
200
What are the names of the ELA sections of the SAT, other than the essay?
1. Reading 2. Writing and Language
200
How many people are in this sentence: "Jess and Malik, an engineer and cook, went to the library in Copley Square."
Two
200
What is the average ELA SAT score for Boston University?
650
200
What is the correct spelling of the homonym in this sentence: Let's stop for ice cream, (to, two, too).
T-O-O
300
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "She knew I was arriving on Friday therefore I thought she would be home to greet me."
She knew I was arriving on Friday; therefore, I thought she would be home to greet me.
300
How long is the Reading section of the SAT?
65 minutes
300
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "Its not only for Gerry and Andre but for the entire class."
It's not only for Gerry and Andre, but for the entire class.
300
What are the category names that comprise the score of your SAT Essay?
Reading, Writing, and Analysis
300
What is the correct spelling of the following word: "Once (there, their, they're) outside, make sure you close the door behind them."
T-H-E-Y-'-R-E
400
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "I love all types of ice cream vanilla chocolate strawberry and fudge ripple are all amazing.
I love all types of ice cream: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and fudge ripple are all amazing.
400
How long is the Writing and Language section of the SAT?
35 minutes
400
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "I find that movies of almost any kind can be a great way to relax."
I find that movies, of almost any kind, can be a great way to relax.
400
What is the name of the test that is an alternate to the SAT and is accepted by some colleges.
The ACT.
400
Which is the correct spelling of the word in the following sentence: "We are severely over budget; it's time to (pair, pare, pear) down our expenditures."
P-A-R-E
500
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "If you want me to go out tonight you need to help me with my homework first and if you say no I'll know that you don't really care about going out."
If you want me to go out tonight, you need to help me with my homework first; and if you say no, I'll know that you don't really care about going out.
500
How many questions are there in the Writing and Language section of the SAT?
44
500
What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: "She ran to the door and yelled Don't forget to buy snacks soda ice cream and chips."
She ran to the door and yelled, "Don't forget to buy snacks: soda, ice cream, and chips."
500
How many 4 year colleges are there in the state of Massachusetts?
114!!!
500
What is the correct spelling of the word in the following sentence: "It's important that you follow (threw, through) on every job opportunity that comes your way."
T-H-R-O-U-G-H