SAT Writing & Language

The SAT tests...

• Spoken English

• Written English

Answer explanation

Written and spoken English are similar but NOT the same.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How many questions does the SAT Writing & Language section have?

• 44

• 60

• 20

• 15

Answer explanation

The SAT Writing & Language has 44 Multiple Choice Questions

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

A proofreader looks for 3 things. Select the THREE things.

• grammar mistakes

• punctuation

• English usage

• Clarity

Answer explanation

A proofreader should look for mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and English usage.

What two things should an EDITOR look for? Select the two things.

• Improve consistency

• Fix punctuation

• Improve precision

• Build a car from scratch

Answer explanation

An editor looks for ways to improve the consistency & precision of writing

The correct choice should be...

• consistent, concise, & precise

• contradictory, commentary, & plain

• contemplative, clear, & proper

• short, specific, & repetitive

Answer explanation

The correct choice is consistent, concise, and precise.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

NO CHANGE is correct ___ of the time.

• 25%

• 50%

• 10%

• 75%

Answer explanation

NO CHANGE is correct 25% of the time.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Same-Direction Transitions link ideas that...

• AGREE

• DISAGREE

Answer explanation

Same-Direction Transitions link ideas that agree.

Opposite-Direction Transitions link ideas that...

• CONTRAST

• AGREE

Answer explanation

Opposite-Direction Transitions link ideas that contrast.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Should you answer EVERY question on the SAT?

• Yes

• No

• Only if you know the answer.

Answer explanation

You DO NOT lose points for getting questions wrong. Answer EVERY question.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D