PSAT Writing Review

Which of the following is correctly written?

• Knowing that the PSAT would be on October 13, the lesson by the teacher focused on the essential concepts that would be covered.

• The lesson by the teacher, knowing that the PSAT would be on October 13, focused on the essential concepts that would be covered.

• Knowing that the PSAT would be on October 13, the teacher focused on the essential concepts that would be covered.

• Knowing that the PSAT would be on October 13, only the essential concepts were covered.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following is correctly written?

• To do well on the writing section, a few simple rules need to be learned.

• To do well on the writing section, a student needs to learn a few simple rules.

• To do well on the writing section, a few simple rules should be learned by every student who is taking the test.

• A few simple rules should be learned by every student. To do well on the writing section.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following is correctly written?

• One must recognize and avoid comma splices, these errors appear frequently on the PSAT.

• On the PSAT, one must learn to recognize and avoid comma splices. Which appear frequently on the exam.

• Learn to recognize and avoid comma splices; so that you can do well on the PSAT.

• One must recognize and avoid comma splices, which appear frequently on the PSAT.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following is correctly written?

• Semicolons must be preceded and followed by complete thoughts; there are no exceptions to this rule.

• Semicolons must be preceded and followed by complete thoughts, there are no exceptions to this rule.

• Semicolons must be preceded and followed by complete thoughts; because there are no exceptions to this rule.

• Semicolons must be preceded and followed by complete thoughts, but there are no exceptions to this rule.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is correctly written?

• If a student puts in the time and effort, then that individuals work will achieve great results.

• If a student puts in the time and effort, then that individuals' work will achieve great results.

• If a student puts in the time and effort, then that individual's work will achieve great results.

• If a student puts in the time and effort, then that individuals's work will achieve great results.

Which of the following is correctly written?

• Although a high score will not place a student in the school of his / her dreams, they can make going to that university more affordable.

• Although a high score will not place a student in the school of his / her dreams, a high score can make going to that university more affordable.

• Although they will not place a student in the school of his / her dreams, a high score can make going to that university more affordable.

• Although a high score will not place a student in the school of his / her dreams, it can make going to that university more affordable.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which of the following is correctly written?

• Students should check over their work, but they need to be absolutely sure they made an error before changing there initial answers.

• Students should check over their work, but they need to be absolutely sure they made an error before changing their initial answers.

• Students should check over their work, but they need to be absolutely sure they made an error before changing they're initial answers.

• Students should check over their work, but they need to be absolutely sure he / she made an error before changing their initial answers.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which of the following is correctly written?

• To prepare for the PSAT, just do things like go over the lessons we have covered in these Talon sessions.

• To prepare for the PSAT, just do stuff like go over the lessons we have covered in these Talon sessions.

• To prepare for the PSAT, just take certain steps, such as going over the lessons we have covered in these Talon sessions.

• To prepare for the PSAT, just take certain steps. Like go over the lessons we have covered in these Talon sessions.

Which of the following is correctly written?

• Attending these review sessions may not seem like fun; but they will help you in the long run.

• Attending these review sessions may not seem like fun because they will help you in the long run.

• Attending these review sessions may not seem like fun, but they will help you in the long run.

• Attending these review sessions may not seem like fun since they will help you in the long run.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is correctly written?

• Well, this game certainly broke up the monotony of going over released tests I hope you enjoyed it.

• Well, this game certainly broke up the monotony of going over released tests. I hope you enjoyed it.

• Well, this game certainly broke up the monotony of going over released tests; I hope you enjoyed it.

• Well, this game certainly broke up the monotony of going over released tests because I hope you enjoyed it.