Introduction: "Welcome, everyone, to Class 4 of our SAT Exam Preparation series!

I'm glad
to see you all here today as we continue our journey towards SAT success.

Before we dive into today's topic, let's take a moment to recap what we've covered in our
previous classes. In our earlier sessions, we delved into the vital skills of active reading and
inference, which are crucial for the SAT Reading Comprehension section. We learned how to
engage with passages actively and draw logical conclusions from the text. These skills are like
building blocks for achieving a high score on the SAT.

Today, we're shifting our focus to another critical section of the SAT: the Writing & Language
section. In this section, you'll be tasked with revising and editing written passages for clarity,
grammar, and style. It's an important skill that goes beyond just understanding content – it's
about making text better.

So, let's get started by exploring what the SAT Writing & Language section is all about."

Overview of SAT Writing & Language: "Now that we've set the stage, let's delve into the
specifics of the SAT Writing & Language section.
In this part of the SAT, you'll be tested on your ability to revise and edit written passages.
These passages may contain underlined portions, and your job is to choose the best possible
option for each underlined section. Your choices will affect the passage's clarity, grammar,
and style, so precision is key.

Think of this section as polishing a rough gem – you're refining the passage to make it shine.
To do that effectively, we need to be familiar with common errors and know how to correct
them.

Let's move on to discussing some of these common Writing & Language errors."

What is SAT Writing & Language? The SAT Writing & Language section is a critical
component of the SAT exam. This section assesses your ability to revise and edit written
passages for clarity, grammar, and style. It evaluates your understanding of fundamental
English language conventions and your capacity to enhance the quality of written text.

Structure of the SAT Writing & Language Section:

 The SAT Writing & Language section consists of multiple-choice questions based on
passages provided.
 These passages contain underlined portions representing potential errors or
improvements.
 Your task is to choose the best option for each underlined portion, making the
passage clearer and more effective.

Key Aspects Assessed:

1. Grammar: This section evaluates your knowledge of grammar rules, including
subject-verb agreement, verb tenses, pronoun usage, and more.
2. Style and Clarity: You will be tested on your ability to enhance the style and clarity of
written text. This includes improving sentence structure and word choice.
 3. Punctuation: Correct use and placement of punctuation marks, such as commas,
semicolons, and colons, are important skills assessed in this section.
4. Conciseness: You must recognize opportunities to make sentences more concise and
avoid redundancy.
5. Coherence and Flow: This section evaluates your capacity to ensure that sentences
and paragraphs logically connect and flow smoothly.

Why Is It Important? The Writing & Language section is significant because it assesses skills
that are crucial not only for the SAT but also for college-level writing and communication.
These skills are essential for clear and effective communication in academic and professional
settings.

Tips for Success:

1. Read Actively: When encountering passages, read actively by paying attention to
underlined portions and considering how changes might improve them.
2. Consider Context: Always consider the context of the passage and the sentences
surrounding the underlined portion to make the best choice.
3. Grammar Fundamentals: Review essential grammar rules and concepts, including
subject-verb agreement, verb tenses, and pronoun usage.
4. Practice Regularly: Practicing with SAT-style questions regularly will help you become
more comfortable with the format and improve your skills.

Common Writing & Language Errors: "Today, we're going to explore some of the most
common errors you'll encounter in the SAT Writing & Language section. These errors include
things like subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, sentence structure, and punctuation.
Don't worry if these terms sound a bit daunting right now; we'll break them down and make
them more accessible.

Let's start with subject-verb agreement. This error occurs when the subject of a sentence
doesn't match the verb in terms of number. For example, if you have a singular subject, the
verb should also be in singular form. If it's plural, the verb should be plural as well.
Pronoun usage can be another tricky area. We need to ensure that pronouns match the
nouns they refer to in both number and gender. For instance, 'he' should refer to a singular
male noun, and 'they' should refer to multiple individuals or objects.

Sentence structure is about crafting clear, concise sentences. Avoid run-on sentences and
sentence fragments, and make sure ideas are connected logically.

Punctuation plays a crucial role in conveying meaning. Misplaced commas, semicolons, or

missing periods can drastically alter the message of a sentence.

Throughout today's class, we'll explore these errors in more detail and work on strategies for
identifying and correcting them effectively.

Let's get started with our exploration of Writing & Language errors!"
1. Subject-Verb Agreement:
 Error: This occurs when the subject of a sentence doesn't match the verb in terms of
number.
 Example: "The cat purrs loudly." (Correct) vs. "The cat purr loudly." (Incorrect)
 Correction: Ensure that a singular subject pairs with a singular verb, and a plural
subject pairs with a plural verb.
2. Pronoun Usage:
 Error: Incorrect use of pronouns that don't agree in number or gender with their
antecedents (the nouns they refer to).
 Example: "He gave their book to Mary." (Incorrect)
 Correction: Use pronouns that agree with the antecedents. In this case, it should be
"He gave his book to Mary."
3. Sentence Structure:
 Error: Problems with sentence structure, such as run-on sentences (two independent
clauses without proper punctuation) and sentence fragments (incomplete
sentences).
 Example: "I went to the store I bought some milk." (Run-on)
 Correction: "I went to the store, and I bought some milk."
4. Punctuation Errors:
 Error: Incorrect usage or placement of punctuation marks, including commas,
semicolons, colons, and periods.
 Example: "I like apples, oranges, and bananas." (Correct) vs. "I like apples, oranges
and, bananas." (Incorrect)
 Correction: Use punctuation marks correctly to separate elements within a sentence.
5. Verb Tense:
 Error: Inconsistent or incorrect use of verb tenses within a sentence or paragraph.
 Example: "She will go to the store yesterday." (Incorrect)
 Correction: Ensure verb tenses are consistent and logically sequenced. In this case, it
should be "She went to the store yesterday."
6. Modifier Placement:
 Error: Misplacing modifiers (words or phrases that describe or modify other words)
can lead to unclear or illogical sentences.
 Example: "Quickly, John ate his breakfast." (Correct) vs. "John ate his breakfast,
quickly." (Incorrect)
 Correction: Place modifiers as close as possible to the word they are modifying to
avoid confusion.
7. Parallel Structure:
 Error: Lack of parallel structure in lists or comparisons can make sentences confusing
or awkward.
 Example: "She likes swimming, hiking, and to ride a bike." (Incorrect)
 Correction: Maintain consistent grammatical structure, such as using infinitive
phrases for all items: "She likes to swim, to hike, and to ride a bike."
8. Word Usage and Redundancy:
 Error: Using inappropriate or redundant words or phrases.
 Example: "He shouted loudly." (Redundant)
 Correction: Choose concise and appropriate words. In this case, it should be "He
shouted."
Understanding these common errors and practicing how to recognize and correct them is
essential for success in the SAT Writing & Language section. Encourage students to review
these examples and work on improving their grasp of grammar and style.

Strategy 1: The Big Picture

Emphasize the importance of considering the overall context when choosing answers in this
section: In the SAT Writing & Language section, it's crucial to recognize that individual
sentences are parts of a larger whole. Consider the entire passage and how changes to a
specific sentence affect the overall meaning and flow. Here's what to emphasize:
 Context Matters: Always take into account the context of the passage when deciding
on the best option for an underlined portion. Sometimes, the most grammatically
correct choice may not be the one that fits the passage's tone or purpose.
 Read the Full Passage: Encourage students to read the entire passage, not just the
sentence with the underlined portion. Understanding the broader context helps in
making informed decisions about changes.
 Sentences Surrounding the Underlined Portion: Stress the importance of also
looking at the sentences before and after the underlined portion. They often provide
valuable clues about the sentence's intended meaning.
 Maintain Consistency: Ensure that the chosen option doesn't disrupt the passage's
overall tone, style, or logical flow. Consistency in language and tone is key to
improving the text.

Strategy 2: Elimination
Teach the elimination strategy for multiple-choice questions: rule out answer choices that
are clearly incorrect, which increases the chances of selecting the correct answer: The
elimination strategy is a powerful tool for tackling multiple-choice questions. Here's how to
teach and apply it:
 Start with Process of Elimination: In multiple-choice questions, not all answer
choices are created equal. Teach students to start by eliminating options that are
clearly incorrect or inconsistent with the passage's context.
 Identify Obvious Errors: Train students to spot obvious grammatical errors,
redundancies, or stylistic issues in answer choices. These can be eliminated quickly.
 Process of Elimination: Encourage students to systematically go through each answer
choice, eliminating the ones they are certain are incorrect. This narrows down the
choices, making it easier to select the correct answer.
 Be Cautious with Extremes: Warn students about answer choices that contain
extreme language, such as "always," "never," or overly absolute statements. These
are often incorrect.
 Guess Wisely: If students are unsure about an answer after eliminating some
choices, remind them that educated guessing can still improve their odds of selecting
the correct answer.
 Time Management: Emphasize the importance of managing time wisely. Spending
too much time on a single question can lead to rushing through later questions.
Encourage skipping and returning to difficult questions if necessary.
SAT Writing & Language Test 1

Instructions:
 Read the provided passage and answer the questions that follow.
 Choose the best option for each underlined portion to improve clarity, grammar, and
style.
 If you're unsure, use the elimination strategy and consider the broader context of the
passage.

Passage: Welcome, everyone, to Class 4 of our SAT Exam Preparation series! I'm glad to see
you all here today as we continue our journey towards SAT success.
Before we dive into today's topic, let's take a moment to recap what we've covered in our
previous classes. In our earlier sessions, we delved into the vital skills of active reading and
inference, which are crucial for the SAT Reading Comprehension section. We learned how to
engage with passages actively and draw logical conclusions from the text. These skills are like
building blocks for achieving a high score on the SAT.
Today, we're shifting our focus to another critical section of the SAT: the Writing & Language
section. In this section, you'll be tasked with revising and editing written passages for clarity,
grammar, and style. It's an important skill that goes beyond just understanding content – it's
about making text better.

Question 1:
In the sentence "I'm glad to see you all here today as we continue our journey towards SAT
success," what is the most appropriate revision for the underlined portion?
A) "today as we continue our journey towards SAT success."
B) "today, while we continue our journey toward SAT success."
C) "today, continuing our journey towards SAT success."
D) "today, so that we continue our journey towards SAT success."

Question 2:
What is the main purpose of the Writing & Language section of the SAT?
A) To test your ability to summarize passages accurately.
B) To evaluate your proficiency in understanding complex vocabulary.
C) To assess your skills in revising and editing written text.
D) To measure your creative writing abilities.

Question 3:
Which of the following is NOT one of the key aspects assessed in the SAT Writing & Language
section?
A) Verb Tense
B) Sentence Structure
C) Vocabulary Expansion
D) Punctuation
Question 4:
Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates subject-verb agreement?
A) "The team are playing their best game today."
B) "She writes essays that amaze her professors."
C) "The cat were sleeping soundly on the couch."
D) "He enjoy watching movies on the weekends."

Question 5:
Identify the sentence that contains a pronoun usage error.
A) "He gave his book to Mary."
B) "They will join us for the party."
C) "She and her brother are always fighting with one another."
D) "Him and I are going to the concert tonight."

Question 6:
Which sentence correctly addresses a sentence structure error?
A) "Quickly, John ate his breakfast."
B) "I went to the store and bought some milk."
C) "Running down the street."
D) "The car is fast, it is also expensive."

Question 7:
Choose the sentence that has the correct punctuation.
A) "My favorite fruits are apples oranges and bananas."
B) "My favorite fruits are apples, oranges, and bananas."
C) "My favorite fruits are apples; oranges; and bananas."
D) "My favorite fruits are apples, oranges and, bananas."

Question 8:
Identify the sentence with a verb tense error.
A) "She had finished her homework before going to the party."
B) "They will be eating dinner at 7 PM tonight."
C) "He will be traveling to Spain next summer."
D) "Yesterday, he is playing basketball with his friends."

Question 9:
Which sentence correctly demonstrates modifier placement?
A) "Quickly, she completed her assignment."
B) "She completed her assignment quickly."
C) "She completed quickly her assignment."
D) "Quickly, completed she her assignment."
Question 10:
Choose the sentence with parallel structure.
A) "She likes swimming, to hike, and to ride a bike."
B) "She likes swimming, hiking, and to ride a bike."
C) "She likes to swim, to hike, and to riding a bike."
D) "She likes swimming, hiking, and riding a bike."

Question 11:
Identify the sentence that does NOT contain a word usage or redundancy error.
A) "She shouted loudly."
B) "He is very tall in height."
C) "The weather is hot today."
D) "They will meet together at the cafe."

Question 12:
Which of the following is a valid strategy for success in the SAT Writing & Language section?
A) Skip reading the full passage to save time.
B) Guess answers randomly when unsure.
C) Use the elimination strategy to rule out incorrect answer choices.
D) Prioritize creative expression over grammar and style.

Question 13:
What is the primary purpose of using the elimination strategy in multiple-choice questions?
A) To finish the test quickly.
B) To ensure you select the correct answer every time.
C) To increase the chances of selecting the correct answer by eliminating clearly incorrect
options.
D) To avoid answering difficult questions.

Question 14:
If a student encounters a question they find difficult in the SAT Writing & Language section,
what should they consider doing?
A) Spend as much time as needed to answer the question correctly.
B) Guess randomly to save time.
C) Skip the question and return to it later if time allows.
D) Answer quickly to finish the section on time.

Question 15:
Which of the following statements about the SAT Writing & Language section is true?
A) It assesses only creative writing skills.
B) Context doesn't matter when choosing answers.
C) It evaluates grammar, style, and clarity of written passages.
D) Punctuation errors are not tested in this section.
Question 1:
In the sentence "I'm thrilled to see all your dedicated faces as we continue our journey
towards SAT success," what is the most appropriate revision for the underlined portion?
A) "faces as we proceed on our path to SAT success."
B) "faces as we continue toward our journey to SAT success."
C) "faces as we progress on our way to SAT success."
D) "faces as we advance on our route to SAT success."

Question 2:
What is the primary purpose of the Writing & Language section of the SAT?
A) To test your ability to read and interpret passages.
B) To assess your skills in creative writing.
C) To evaluate your proficiency in revising and editing written text.
D) To measure your knowledge of advanced mathematics.

Question 3: Which of the following is NOT one of the key aspects assessed in the SAT Writing
& Language section?
A) Vocabulary Expansion
B) Sentence Structure
C) Style and Clarity
D) Punctuation

Question 4:
Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates subject-verb agreement?
A) "The team is playing its best game today."
B) "She write essays that amaze her professors."
C) "The cat is sleeping soundly on the couch."
D) "He enjoys watching movies on the weekends."

Question 5:
Identify the sentence that contains a pronoun usage error.
A) "He gave his book to Mary."
B) "They will join us for the party."
C) "She and her brother are always fighting with one another."
D) "Him and I are going to the concert tonight."

Question 6:
Which sentence correctly addresses a sentence structure error?
A) "Quickly, Sarah ate her breakfast."
B) "I went to the store and bought some milk."
C) "Running down the street."
D) "The car is fast, it is also expensive."
Question 7:
Choose the sentence that has the correct punctuation.
A) "My favorite fruits are apples oranges and bananas."
B) "My favorite fruits are apples, oranges, and bananas."
C) "My favorite fruits are apples; oranges; and bananas."
D) "My favorite fruits are apples, oranges and, bananas."

Question 8:
Identify the sentence with a verb tense error.
A) "She had finished her homework before going to the party."
B) "They will be eating dinner at 7 PM tonight."
C) "He will be traveling to Spain next summer."
D) "Yesterday, he is playing basketball with his friends."

Question 9:
Which sentence correctly demonstrates modifier placement?
A) "Quickly, she completed her assignment."
B) "She completed her assignment quickly."
C) "She completed quickly her assignment."
D) "Quickly, completed she her assignment."

Question 10:
Choose the sentence with parallel structure.
A) "She likes swimming, to hike, and to ride a bike."
B) "She likes swimming, hiking, and to ride a bike."
C) "She likes to swim, to hike, and to riding a bike."
D) "She likes swimming, hiking, and riding a bike."

Question 11:
Identify the sentence that does NOT contain a word usage or redundancy error.
A) "She shouted loudly."
B) "He is very tall in height."
C) "The weather is hot today."
D) "They will meet together at the cafe."

Question 12:
Which of the following is a valid strategy for success in the SAT Writing & Language section?
A) Skip reading the full passage to save time.
B) Guess answers randomly when unsure.
C) Use the elimination strategy to rule out incorrect answer choices.
D) Prioritize creativity over grammar and style.
Question 13:
What is the primary purpose of using the elimination strategy in multiple-choice questions?
A) To finish the test quickly.
B) To ensure you select the correct answer every time.
C) To increase the chances of selecting the correct answer by eliminating clearly incorrect
options.
D) To avoid answering difficult questions.

Question 14:
If a student encounters a question they find difficult in the SAT Writing & Language section,
what should they consider doing?
A) Spend as much time as needed to answer the question correctly.
B) Guess randomly to save time.
C) Skip the question and return to it later if time allows.
D) Answer quickly to finish the section on time.

Question 15: Which of the following statements about the SAT Writing & Language section is
true?
A) It assesses only creative writing skills.
B) Context doesn't matter when choosing answers.
C) It evaluates grammar, style, and clarity of written passages.
D) Punctuation errors are not tested in this section.