Consider the following tips! ​

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I know! We are all anxious about taking the SAT test

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You don’t have time to read with much depth. Begin skimming through the passage to understand the main idea and to identify the style.

Why?

​Tip #1: Answer questions as you read.

Most of the questions are based on the passage as a whole, they are better answered after you’ve read through the whole passage.

Why?

​Tip #2: Save longer questions for the end

Your answers should be straight to the point, clear, gramatically correct. ​Eliminate anything that goes off topic.

Why?

​Tip #3: Make sure your answer is clear and concise.

Some passages will be used to test your punctuation skills, and in general keep it in mind to answer many others.

Why?

​Tip #4: Always check your punctuation.

Make appropriate and effective transitions between ideas. In general, there are 4 relationships you’ll need to know, and you should select the right type of transition word to establish the correct relationship since you will be graded based on this.

Why?

​Tip #5: Know the relationship between ideas.