Sat II Writing,9780768909722

Sat II Writing

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Edition: 4th
ISBN13: 9780768909722
ISBN10: 0768909724
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-09-15
Publisher(s): Arco (Peterson's)
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Summary

Comprehensive preparation for 3 of the most competitive exams. Each features a user-friendly style and is jam-packed with all the elements college students need for success.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Writing Test 1(1)
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Writing Test
1(1)
Suggestions for Successful Studying
2(1)
Test-Taking Tips
3(1)
Relaxation Techniques for Test Taking
4(1)
Analyzing the Writing Test
5(6)
Multiple-Choice Questions
5(4)
The Essay Question
9(2)
Diagnostic Test
11(10)
Part A: Essay Section
11(1)
Part B: Multiple-Choice Section
12(5)
Sample Essay Responses
17(3)
Answer Key to Diagnostic Test
20(1)
Explanatory Answers to Diagnostic Test
20(1)
PART I. GUIDE TO GOOD WRITING 21(106)
Basic Rules of Grammar
22(21)
Answer Key for Grammar Drills
41(2)
Proper Punctuation
43(9)
Answer Key to Punctuation Drills
50(2)
Usage and Diction
52(45)
Levels of Usage
52(1)
Confusing Word Groups I
52(6)
Confusing Word Groups II
58(4)
Confusing Word Groups III
62(4)
Glossary of Usage---Group I
66(4)
Glossary of Usage---Group II
70(4)
Glossary of Usage---Group III
74(5)
Glossary of Usage---Group IV
79(4)
Glossary of Usage---Group V
83(4)
Keys to More Effective Expression
87(1)
Avoid Cliches
87(1)
Using Idioms Correctly
88(2)
Eliminate Wordiness
90(3)
Answer Key to Usage and Diction Drills
93(4)
Spelling
97(10)
Five Spelling Pitfalls
97(3)
Ten Special Spelling Hints
100(5)
Answer Key to Spelling Exercises
105(2)
How to Take an Essay Test
107(20)
Pre-Writing
107(1)
Developing a Thesis
107(1)
Limiting the Subject
107(1)
Organizing the Essay
108(6)
Proofreading
114(2)
Answers to Proofreading Exercises
116(2)
Sample Essay Questions
118(6)
Essay Topics for Additional Practice
124(3)
PART II. PRACTICE SAT II WRITING TESTS 127(119)
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1
129(2)
Practice Test 1
131(20)
Part A: Essay Section
131(1)
Part B: Multiple-Choice Section
132(11)
Sample Essay Responses
143(1)
Analysis of Essay Responses
144(1)
Answer Key to Practice Test 1
145(1)
Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 1
145(4)
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2
149(2)
Practice Test 2
151(20)
Part A: Essay Section
151(1)
Part B: Multiple-Choice Section
152(11)
Sample Essay Responses
163(1)
Analysis of Essay Responses
164(1)
Answer Key to Practice Test 2
165(1)
Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 2
165(4)
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 3
169(2)
Practice Test 3
171(18)
Part A: Essay Section
171(1)
Part B: Multiple-Choice Section
172(11)
Sample Essay Responses
183(1)
Analysis of Essay Responses
184(1)
Answer Key to Practice Test 3
185(1)
Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 3
185(2)
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 4
187(2)
Practice Test 4
189(20)
Part A: Essay Section
189(1)
Part B: Multiple-Choice Section
190(11)
Sample Essay Responses
201(1)
Analysis of Essay Responses
202(1)
Answer Key to Practice Test 4
203(1)
Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 4
203(4)
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 5
207(2)
Practice Test 5
209(20)
Part A: Essay Section
209(1)
Part B: Multiple-Choice Section
210(11)
Sample Essay Responses
221(1)
Analysis of Essay Responses
222(1)
Answer Key to Practice Test 5
223(1)
Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 5
223(4)
Answer Sheet for Practice Test 6
227(2)
Practice Test 6
229(17)
Part A: Essay Section
229(1)
Part B: Multiple-Choice Section
230
Sample Essay Responses
224(1)
Analysis of Essay Responses
225(21)
Answer Key to Practice Test 6
246(1)
Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 6
246

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