Sat II Writing

Today's high school students recognize the power of great SAT II scores--high placement in and even full credit for freshman-level courses. This volumes introduces key test-taking strategies and offers full coverage of the competitive exam.

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

(105)

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

(19)

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

(2)

PART II. PRACTICE SAT II WRITING TESTS

126

(120)

Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1

127

(2)

Practice Test 1

129

(20)

Part A: Essay Section

129

(1)

Part B: Multiple Choice Section

130

(11)

Sample Essay Responses

141

(1)

Analysis of Essay Responses

142

(1)

Answer Key to Practice Test 1

143

(1)

Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 1

143

(4)

Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2

147

(2)

Practice Test 2

149

(20)

Part A: Essay Section

149

(1)

Part B: Multiple Choice Section

150

(11)

Sample Essay Responses

161

(1)

Analysis of Essay Responses

162

(1)

Answer Key to Practice Test 2

163

(1)

Explanatory Answers to Practice Test

163

(4)

Answer Sheet for Practice Test 3

167

(2)

Practice Test 3

169

(20)

Part A: Essay Section

169

(1)

Part B: Multiple Choice Section

170

(11)

Sample Essay Responses

181

(1)

Analysis of Essay Responses

182

(1)

Answer Key to Practice Test 3

183

(1)

Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 3

183

(4)

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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