Sat II Writing/Scholastic Assessment Test
by Lieberman, Leo; Spielberger, Jeffrey; Arco PublishingEdition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1993-11-01
Publisher(s): Arco Pub
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Summary
Reviews English grammar and offers six practice tests with answer keys
Table of Contents
| Introduction to the Writing Test | p. 1 |
| Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Writing Test | p. 1 |
| Suggestions for Successful Studying | p. 2 |
| Test-Taking Tips | p. 3 |
| Relaxation Techniques for Test Taking | p. 4 |
| Analyzing the Writing Test | p. 5 |
| Multiple-Choice Questions | p. 5 |
| The Essay Question | p. 9 |
| Diagnostic Test | p. 11 |
| Essay Section | p. 11 |
| Multiple-Choice Section | p. 12 |
| Sample Essay Responses | p. 17 |
| Answer Key to Diagnostic Test | p. 20 |
| Explanatory Answers to Diagnostic Test | p. 20 |
| Guide to Good Writing | p. 21 |
| Basic Rules of Grammar | p. 22 |
| Answer Key for Grammar Drills | p. 41 |
| Proper Punctuation | p. 43 |
| Answer Key to Punctuation Drills | p. 50 |
| Usage and Diction | p. 52 |
| Levels of Usage | p. 52 |
| Confusing Word Groups | p. 52 |
| Confusing Word Groups II | p. 58 |
| Confusing Word Groups III | p. 62 |
| Glossary of Usage--Group I | p. 66 |
| Glossary of Usage--Group II | p. 70 |
| Glossary of Usage--Group III | p. 74 |
| Glossary of Usage--Group IV | p. 79 |
| Glossary of Usage--Group V | p. 83 |
| Keys to More Effective Expression | p. 87 |
| Avoid Cliches | p. 87 |
| Using Idioms Correctly | p. 88 |
| Eliminate Wordiness | p. 90 |
| Answer Key to Usage and Diction Drills | p. 93 |
| Spelling | p. 97 |
| Five Spelling Pitfalls | p. 97 |
| Ten Special Spelling Hints | p. 100 |
| Answer Key to Spelling Exercises | p. 105 |
| How to Take an Essay Test | p. 107 |
| Pre-Writing | p. 107 |
| Developing a Thesis | p. 107 |
| Limiting the Subject | p. 107 |
| Organizing the Essay | p. 108 |
| Proofreading | p. 114 |
| Answers to Proofreading Exercises | p. 116 |
| Sample Essay Questions | p. 118 |
| Essay Topics for Additional Practice | p. 124 |
| Practice SAT II Writing Tests | p. 127 |
| Answer Sheet for Practice Test 1 | p. 129 |
| Practice Test 1 | p. 131 |
| Essay Section | p. 131 |
| Multiple-Choice Section | p. 132 |
| Sample Essay Responses | p. 143 |
| Analysis of Essay Responses | p. 144 |
| Answer Key to Practice Test 1 | p. 145 |
| Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 1 | p. 145 |
| Answer Sheet for Practice Test 2 | p. 149 |
| Practice Test 2 | p. 151 |
| Essay Section | p. 151 |
| Multiple-Choice Section | p. 152 |
| Sample Essay Responses | p. 163 |
| Analysis of Essay Responses | p. 164 |
| Answer Key to Practice Test 2 | p. 165 |
| Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 2 | p. 165 |
| Answer Sheet for Practice Test 3 | p. 169 |
| Practice Test 3 | p. 171 |
| Essay Section | p. 171 |
| Multiple-Choice Section | p. 172 |
| Sample Essay Responses | p. 183 |
| Analysis of Essay Responses | p. 184 |
| Answer Key to Practice Test 3 | p. 185 |
| Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 3 | p. 185 |
| Answer Sheet for Practice Test 4 | p. 187 |
| Practice Test 4 | p. 189 |
| Essay Section | p. 189 |
| Multiple-Choice Section | p. 190 |
| Sample Essay Responses | p. 201 |
| Analysis of Essay Responses | p. 202 |
| Answer Key to Practice Test 4 | p. 203 |
| Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 4 | p. 203 |
| Answer Sheet for Practice Test 5 | p. 207 |
| Practice Test 5 | p. 209 |
| Essay Section | p. 209 |
| Multiple-Choice Section | p. 210 |
| Sample Essay Responses | p. 221 |
| Analysis of Essay Responses | p. 222 |
| Answer Key to Practice Test 5 | p. 223 |
| Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 5 | p. 223 |
| Answer Sheet for Practice Test 6 | p. 227 |
| Practice Test 6 | p. 229 |
| Essay Section | p. 229 |
| Multiple-Choice Section | p. 230 |
| Sample Essay Responses | p. 224 |
| Analysis of Essay Responses | p. 225 |
| Answer Key to Practice Test 6 | p. 246 |
| Explanatory Answers to Practice Test 6 | p. 246 |
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