8 HOURS of SAT English Study

Part 1: Main Idea & Structural Questions00:00:00

Learn how to approach main idea and structure questions by reading the question first to create a 'map.' Utilize skimming techniques to find core ideas at the beginning or end of paragraphs, and use an elimination strategy to narrow down answer choices.

Part 2: Detail-Oriented Questions07:58:00

Discover how to handle detail-based information by scanning for keywords directly from the question stem. Learn techniques for command of evidence questions, where supporting or weakening hypotheses is key, by identifying the conclusion in the final sentence.

Part 3: Handling Unknown Words13:35:00

Master dealing with vocabulary in context by not eliminating unknown words prematurely. Utilize antonyms, prefixes, suffixes, and root words to deduce meanings and identify distractor answers effectively.

Part 4: Eliminating Distractor Answers16:15:00

Understand how to spot common distractor types, including answers that are too broad, too narrow, out of scope, the opposite of the truth, extreme/absolute, or distorted, to improve accuracy and save time.

Part 5: Punctuation Rules (Clauses & Colons)23:17:00

Review essential punctuation rules, specifically focusing on the difference between independent and dependent clauses, the correct usage of commas with coordinating conjunctions, and the specific functions of colons.

Part 6: Grammar & Verb Tense Rules34:09:00

Improve your grasp of subject-verb agreement and verb tense. Learn the 'odd verb out' trick to solve agreement questions and understand the appropriate application of simple present, past, past perfect, and future tenses.