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Quick start guides for punctuation & grammar rules | Quick start guides for punctuation & grammar rules | ||
* see [[SAT Writing section techniques, strategies & approaches]] for more detailed instructions | * see [[SAT Writing section techniques, strategies & approaches]] for more detailed instructions | ||
=== Abbreviations === | |||
* IC = independent clause | |||
* DC = dependent clause | |||
* Phr = phrase | |||
* S= subject (noun) | |||
* V = verb | |||
* O = object (noun) | |||
== Sentences quick start guide == | |||
* A sentence is a grammatically correct, complete thought. | |||
* A sentence must: | |||
** contain a subject and verb | |||
*** i.e. a finite verb | |||
** form a complete thought | |||
* types of sentences: | |||
** a simple sentence has a single independent clause | |||
** a compound sentence has two or more independent clauses (see below) | |||
** a complex sentence has an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses | |||
=== Sentence core === | |||
* the "core" of a sentence is its subject-verb | |||
* for the SAT, identify the "sentence core" in order to | |||
** comprehend the sentence | |||
** identify modifying, or non-essential, parts | |||
** correctly answer subject-verb match questions | |||
=== Sentence parts === | |||
* since a sentence consists of a subject + verb | |||
** we can divide a sentence into: | |||
{{#mermaid:flowchart TD; | |||
A[Teacher]-- 1.Teacher introduces new topic or concept -->B[GUIDED PRACTICE]; | |||
B[GUIDED PRACTICE]-- 2. Teacher explains & demonstrates -->C[Student]; | |||
C[Student]-- 3. Student tries on own & asks questions<br>= guided practice-->B[GUIDED PRACTICE]; | |||
A[Teacher]-- 4. Teacher assigns homework<br>sets expectations-->Dd[Homework]; | |||
Dd[Homework]-- 5. Student does homework<br>= independent practice-->E[INDEPENDENT PRACTICE] | |||
A[Teacher]-- 6. Teacher grades and corrects homework-->F[FEEDBACK]; | |||
}} | |||
== Verbs quick start guide == | == Verbs quick start guide == | ||
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== Punctuation quick start guide == | == Punctuation quick start guide == | ||
=== periods . === | === periods . === | ||
* '''periods''' separate sentences | * '''periods''' separate sentences | ||