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SAT Writing and Language Drill 7.1 Sentence Structure

What do austronauts and Michael Jackson have in common? Watch this video on sentence structure to find out!


Expression of Ideas Videos 47 videos

SAT Writing and Language Drill 2.3 Organization
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Did Washington ever get lonely? Watch this SAT Writing video on solitude to find out.

SAT Writing and Language Drill 2.4 Effective Language Use
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Was a carriage formal or informal transportation? Watch this SAT Writing video to find out.

SAT Writing and Language Drill 3.8 Effective Language Use
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Can 'is directly to' be simplified? Watch this SAT Writing video to find out!

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Improving Sentences Videos 2 videos

What Not to do in an Introduction
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This video offers some rules of thumb for writing a good introduction. It covers everything from tone (confidence is key!) to phrases and clichés...

What Not to do in a Conclusion
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Even the best essays can go wrong in the conclusion—this video covers what not to do in a conclusion to help avoid any essay-ending problems. The...

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Standard English Conventions Videos 41 videos

SAT Writing & Language: Em-Dashes vs. Semicolons
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Cars and dashes. Yes, we're talking dashes not dashboards in this SAT Writing video.

SAT Writing & Language: Using a Comma with a Subordinated List
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The comma is a wonderful punctuation mark that plays many roles. In this SAT Writing video we analyze how it can set off a subordinated list!

SAT Writing & Language: Recognizing Comma Rules for Restrictive Clauses
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Whom or Who? Watch this SAT Writing video to finally know which one is which.

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