SAT Writing 800: Guaranteed Results (Paper Test)

Name: SAT Writing 800: Guaranteed Results (Paper Test)
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Master the SAT Writing section by learning a few simple rules.

Created byPhilip Lee

Last updated 1/2023

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What you'll learn

Answer every multiple choice question with confidence

Course content

6 sections • 27 lectures • 3h 49m total length

Course Introduction5:44
Find out why you should take this course in this lecture.

Sentence Placement17:32
Answer the Question3:05
Some questions are just freebies! Learn how to answer one of the easiest types of questions in the Writing & Language section.
Word & Sentence Meaning5:05
Use the sentence context to pick the word with the meaning that fits exactly with its context.
Transitions6:01
If you use transitions in your writing, this one should be easy! If you don't use transitions, then it's vital that you learn how to use them in order to improve the logical flow of your writing.

This is a great chance to learn some of the most important transitions since the College Board tests this skill relentlessly.
Graphs7:22
Graphs are pretty easy once you get the hang of them. Learn how to read them quickly and effectively.

Parts of Speech7:45
Let's learn the 7 main parts of speech that are the foundations of grammar.
Verbals8:43
When is a verb not a verb? When it's a verbal...

Very few people know that any words ending in an "-ing" are NOT verbs. This is critical for every student!
Possessives5:00
Possessives are pretty easy, but the College Board tests this one a lot, so it's worth reviewing.
Punctuation7:17
We all now how to use a period, but are you confident with your comma usage or just guessing?

How about colons, semi-colons, and em-dashes? If not, this is the lecture for you.
Comparatives & Superlatives4:40
Weirder or more weird? Happier or more happy? Commoner or more common?

Do you know the exact usage rules for comparatives and superlatives?

Overview of the advanced grammar rules1:43
Master the advanced grammar rules for SAT writing by memorizing in order, categorized into basic sentence structure, agreement, modifiers, and parallel structure, with examples and errors as a study checklist.
1A Clauses & Fragments15:52
Learn to distinguish clauses from fragments by identifying the subject and verb, and practice testing for prepositions and relative pronouns to form complete sentences.
Bonus: Noun Clauses5:45
Learn how noun clauses function as subjects or objects, using question words and that, with examples like what I want for dinner is pizza, and master subject-verb agreement.
1B Joining Clauses21:00
2A Subject Verb Agreement12:33
2B Pronoun Noun Agreement13:17
2C Tense Agreement12:19
3A Dangling Modifiers6:02
3B Adjective Clauses11:28
Bonus: Reduced Adjective Clauses4:57
3C Appositives13:35
4A Parallel Lists10:28
4B Parallel Comparisons8:32
Ensure parallel comparisons by making the things compared equivalent and using clear noun phrases. Use pronouns like that of and maintain present tense in clauses such as tomatoes versus potatoes.
4C Parallel Correlative Pairs5:34
Master correlative pairs and parallel structure by memorizing key pairs such as not only but also, either or, and between and from to, with practice identifying parallel forms.

Requirements

A copy of the The Official SAT Study Guide

Description

In this course, you will learn how to master Writing & Language section of the SAT. This course is for you if you usually pick an answer based on "what sounds right."

Learn how to pick an answer based on

Connected meaning - pick an answer that connects with the sentences around it.
Grammar - learn the main grammar rules that are tested.
Style - discover what the College Board considers to be 'good' style.

After taking this course, you should practice these skills with the Official SAT Study guide to see results.

Note, this course is for the paper based SAT. If you are an international student, you will probably be taking the Digital SAT from March 2023 onwards. If you are preparing for the PSAT, you will also be taking the Digital SAT in 2023. Please take my digital SAT course instead by searching for "Digital SAT". My Digital SAT course includes lessons for the entire new verbal section, including the reading, vocabulary, and grammar sections.

This course should only be taken by people taking the SAT in the United States in 2023.

If you have any questions about the differences, don't hesitate to reach out to me and I will do my best to answer any questions.

Who this course is for:

Students willing to put the time and effort into learning the rules and applying them to each question.
NOT for students who aren't willing to put practice applying these skills.

SAT Writing 800: Guaranteed Results (Paper Test)

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 6min

Connected Meaning5 lectures • 39min

Basic Grammar5 lectures • 33min

Advanced Grammar14 lectures • 2hr 23min

Style1 lecture • 6min

Next Steps1 lecture • 2min

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