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SAT Writing section techniques, strategies & approaches: Difference between revisions
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# combine IC , DC, or DC, IC | # combine IC , DC, or DC, IC | ||
#* | #* or IC, phr or phr, IC | ||
# combine ICs | # combine ICs | ||
#* | #* ''with a coordinating conjunction'' (FANBOYS), i.e., IC, and IC | ||
# separate lists (subjects, verbs, objects) | # separate lists (subjects, verbs, objects) | ||
#* | #* ex.: S, S and S V, V O, O and O | ||
# act parenthetically | # act parenthetically | ||
#* | #* ", .... ," ( like these parentheses ) | ||
# introduce a direct quotation | # introduce a direct quotation | ||
#* | #* ex. "The judge declared, "Guilty!" | ||
* elimination: | * elimination: | ||
** commas can only separate a S-V or V-O if acting parenthetically (see below for examples) | ** commas can only separate a S-V or V-O if acting parenthetically (see below for examples) | ||