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1 online resource (vii, 188 pages) : illustrations |
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Contents |
Word play -- Purpose and point of view -- Conquering hard passages -- Power of the "word." |
Summary |
Build a solid foundation in the critical reading skills you'll need to succeed on the verbal portions of the SAT and ACT with The Princeton Review! Are you ready for the SAT and ACT' Whether or not we like it, the truth is that scoring well on standardized tests is increasingly important in today's academic environment. The verbal portions of both the SAT and ACT test important reading comprehension skills that many students are unprepared for'or need extra help with. With this book, The Princeton Review brings you a focused, strategic approach to improving those crucial reading skills. Be prepared to stretch yourself mentally'while having fun along the way! Inside the Book, You'll Challenge yourself with exciting, engaging activities and drills Hone your knowledge with lessons on topics ranging from the power of a single word to finding the "big picture" of a passage Use context clues to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words Become a close, careful reader by paying attention to an author's specific wording Learn to recognize why an author makes a particular statement Identify the primary purpose of SAT-styled and ACT-styled reading passages Conquer difficult paragraphs by targeting the most important information Discover the language of argument and its implications From the Trade Paperback edition. |
Note |
At head of title: The Princeton Review. |
Summary |
Provides a guide to succeeding on the verbal portions of the SAT and ACT exams, describing a strategic approach to critical reading. |
System Details |
Requires Boundless App. |
Subject |
SAT (Educational test) -- Study guides.
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ACT Assessment -- Study guides.
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English language -- Examinations -- Study guides.
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Reading comprehension -- Examinations -- Study guides.
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Universities and colleges -- Entrance examinations -- Study guides.
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Universities and colleges -- United States -- Entrance examinations -- Study guides.
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STUDY AIDS -- SAT. |
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EDUCATION -- Higher. |
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SAT & PSAT (Scholastic Assessment Test & Preliminary Scholastic. |
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ACT (American College Tests) |
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College Entrance. |
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ACT Assessment. |
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SAT (Educational test) |
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Universities and colleges -- Entrance examinations. |
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United States. |
Genre |
Electronic books. |
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Study guides.
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Study aids.
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Added Author |
Princeton Review (Firm), editor.
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Other Form: |
Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Are you ready for the SAT & ACT? New York : Penguin Random House, [2014] 9780804125215 (NjBwBT)bl2014021686 (OCoLC)858350813 |
ISBN |
9780804125222 : $38.97 |
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0804125228 : $38.97 |
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