FORMAT OF TEST
What type of questions will you have first on "SAT"?
Vocabulary
What is the meaning of "redundant"? Please use it in a sample sentence as well.
repetitive; answers may vary
What punctuation mark separates 2 related, complete sentences?
semicolon or period
What are the 3 uses of "it"?
it's = it is
its = possession/ownership
its' = DOES NOT EXIST! NEVER CHOOSE THIS!!!
How much time should you spend roughly on each question?
One minute per question
What happens to the vocabulary style questions as you continue to test?
The questions get more challenging.
What is the meaning of "tone"? Please use it in a sample sentence as well.
the vibe of the words. Be sure to notate if it is positive, negative, formal, or informal. Match the tone when choosing an answer.
Sentences - answers may vary
sentence
What are the uses of "their", "there", and "they're"?
their = possession/ownership
there = location
they're = they are
What can you do to remind yourself to go back to a question before submitting?
Flag the question for review
About how long are the Reading and Writing sections?
27-33 questions each, 2 modules total for these section
What is the meaning of "irrelevant"? Please use it in a sample sentence as well.
not related; off topic
Sentences - answers may vary
What are the 4 comma rules?
1. Listing 3 or more items
2. Extra information (at the beginning or as a comma sandwich)
3. "FANBOYS" separating 2 complete thoughts
4. Between two adjectives that you can switch the order AND insert "and" successfully
What are the 3 types of transition words (the 3 "C's")?
1. Cause and Effect
2. Continuers
3. Contradictor/ Contrastors
Generally, should I choose long, wordy answers or short, concise answers?
Short, concise answers
What happens to the questions in Module 2 if you are doing well?
The questions get more challenging. It is an adaptive test.
Provide a synonym to the term "omit". Please use it in a sample sentence as well.
delete, disregard, answers may vary
Sentence - answers may vary
What 3 things can come after a colon?
1. example
2. list (MOST COMMON USE!!!)
3. explain a cliffhanger
True or False?
Dashes can be used for extra information like a comma
True
Remember, if extra information starts with a comma, make sure it ends with a comma. If extra information starts with a dash, make sure it ends with a dash.
REMEMBER, it is like a COMMA or DASH SANDWICH! Yum!
True of False?
It is a good idea to leave answers blank.
NEVER leave anything blank. Always guess or put a letter of the day
True or False?
The Reading and Grammar sections are separated on "SAT".
False
The reading and writing modules are mixed together
What is the meaning of "concise"? Please use it in a sample sentence as well.
short, to the point; not wordy
Sentences - answers may vary
10% of the time, this punctuation will be used for COMPLEX LISTS.
semicolon
This word will NEVER have punctuation around it.
"of"
When working on a punctuation question, which answer should you try first?
Start with a stop if there is a colon, semicolon, or period answer. You may be able to eliminate more than one choice to start. Then, try the no comma answer.
Do NOT use unneeded punctuation. If you are going to use it, it has to have a purpose.