Digital SAT English Cram Plan: Know These 3 Questions!

Summary

In this video, Laura from STP offers strategies for acing the digital SAT English section, focusing on three key question types that account for 65% of the points: transition, Standard English convention, and word and context questions. She categorizes transition words into supports, contrasts, causations, and reinforcers, and provides a three-step process for tackling them efficiently. For Standard English convention questions, she emphasizes the importance of mastering punctuation and subject-verb agreement. Laura also shares tips for answering word and context questions, even with a limited vocabulary, by using linguistic cues and positive/negative connotations. The video encourages viewers to access free resources and subscribe for more SAT prep support.

Takeaways

• 📚 Focus on mastering three key question types in the digital SAT English modules: transition, Standard English convention, and word and context, as they constitute 65% of the points.
• 🔗 Transition questions typically appear after Standard English convention questions and before not-taking questions, with about four to five per module.
• 📈 Categorize transition words into four types: supports, contrasts, causations, and reinforcers to better tackle transition questions.
• ✅ For transition questions, follow a three-step process: categorize answer choices, determine the relationship between sentences, and cross off duplicates within the same category.
• 📈 Standard English convention questions are placed around the middle of the module and test knowledge of punctuation, comma placement, and subject-verb agreement.
• 📝 When dealing with subject-verb agreement, identify the subject first and then match it with the correct verb tense from the answer choices.
• 📍 Use the strategy of reading aloud to determine comma placement, as natural pauses often indicate where commas should be.
• 🔍 For word and context questions, which appear at the beginning of the module, strategies like playing positive/negative, utilizing linguistic roots, and finding synonyms in the text can be helpful.
• 📑 Download the free digital SAT workbook from STP's website for additional practice on these three question types.
• 📱 Consider using the Prep app for a more flexible and mobile-friendly approach to SAT preparation, including short quizzes and drill modes.
• 💡 For a deeper dive into these question types, consider enrolling in STP's digital SAT English self-paced course and use the promo code for a discount.

Q & A

What are the three types of questions that make up 65% of the points in the digital SAT English modules?

The three types of questions are transition, Standard English convention, and word and context questions.

What is the first step in tackling transition questions on the digital SAT?

The first step is to categorize the transition words into four major categories: supports, contrast, causation, and reinforcers.

How many transition questions can be expected per English module on the digital SAT?

There are roughly four to five transition questions per module.

What is a support transition in the context of the digital SAT?

A support transition is a detail that backs up the main argument or the topic sentence of the paragraph.

What is the strategy for dealing with Standard English convention questions on the digital SAT?

The strategy involves knowing punctuation rules, placing commas correctly, and linking subjects to the right verb.

At what position do Standard English convention questions typically appear in the digital SAT English modules?

Standard English convention questions come at the very middle of the module, around question number 15.

What is the process for tackling word and context questions on the digital SAT?

The process involves playing positive negative, using linguistics by knowing roots, prefixes, and suffixes, and looking for synonyms in the text.

How many points can be scored from word and context questions in each digital SAT English module?

There are roughly four to five word and context questions, which is another 8 to 10 points.

What is a lead-in in the context of the digital SAT English modules?

A lead-in is an introductory phrase that sets up the subject of the sentence, often followed by a comma and the blank.

What is the recommended approach for students who are weak in vocabulary when facing word and context questions?

The recommended approach is to play positive negative, use linguistics to deduce word meanings from roots, and look for synonyms in the text.