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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 7.2 Effective Language Use
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Learn about effective language use from austronauts that like hoarding moon rocks in this SAT writing drill!

SAT Writing & Language: Sentence Transitions at the Beginning of an Essay
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What's the whole essay about? How does time control or matter to the essay as a whole?

SAT Writing & Language: Does This Sentence Support the Essay Topic?
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This SAT Writing videos goes over when to keep or ditch an extra sentence.

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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: 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: Using "Farther" vs. "Further" Correctly
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Wanna learn about Clean Energy Manufacturing and Advanced Composites? We thought you would so we made this SAT Writing video just for you.

SAT Writing and Language Drill 2.10 Sentence Structure
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Did Washington considered something appropriate or inappropriate in the SAT Writing passage? Watch this video to find out!

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