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SATREADING SATMATH

The Handle Associates program provides instruction and practice on specific grammar topics related to the Writing sections of the exams. These include sentence structure, agreement, modifier use, punctuation, idiomatic expressions, and more. In addition, students receive instruction on correct essay form and content. They regularly practice writing essays under timed conditions similar to those during testing.

The writing section of the College Entrance Exam is comprised of three objective sections and a writing prompt.

	Identifying Sentence Errors
	Improving Sentences
	Improving Paragraphs
	Writing Prompt

Handle Associates can help

For help with preparation for Standardized Entrance Exams contact Handle Associates at:

Tel. 203 453 5067

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Identifying Sentence Errors

This question type measures a your ability to:

	recognize faults in usage
	recognize effective sentences that follow the conventions of standard written English

Improving Sentences

This question type measures your ability to:

	recognize and correct faults in usage and sentence structure
	recognize effective sentences that follow the conventions of standard written English

Improving Paragraphs

This question type measures a your ability to

	edit and revise sentences in the context of a paragraph or entire essay
	organize and develop paragraphs in a coherent and logical manner
	apply the conventions of standard written English

Writing Prompt

The essay will measure your ability to:

	develop a point of view on an issue presented in an excerpt
	use reasoning and evidence based on reading, studies, experience, and observations to support that point of view
	follow the conventions of standard written English