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Apostrophes and Vocab Vault! Double Whammy!
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Reader! How well do you know the apostrophe? To demonstrate, check out these sentences: Sentence one describes a very different day than sentence two! In sentence one, I had a busy day: I went to multiple pools, visited multiple houses, and saw multiple friends. Meanwhile, in sentence 2, my day was much slower paced: I visited one friend, who has one house and one pool. Apostrophes aren’t really that hard. In fact, you probably learned them in elementary school. But the criteria for using them correctly in SAT writing questions can feel tricky, because you’re expected to be in full compliance with standard grammar rules under rigorously timed conditions. And here’s the catch: every SAT section increases your exposure to small details like apostrophes, commas, and modifiers. Slip-ups may feel tiny, but they can lead to the forfeiture of easy points—points you absolutely want. In short, unlocking apostrophes on the SAT takes precise attention to detail. Paying hawk-like attention to detail, on the clock, for question after question on the SAT takes practice, commitment, and determination. Today, along with the challenge to use our vocabulary words, let’s pay attention to any apostrophes that cross our paths! And now, here are your Vocab Vault words of the week. Use them! Own them! compliance with – following or obeying a rule, law, or standard. exposure to – contact with or experience of something. criteria for – the rules or standards used to make a judgment or decision. forfeiture of – the loss of something, usually as a penalty or consequence. As always, please reach out with questions! Your SAT teammate, Kate Dowling PS: Want to try the test bank question that goes with these words? Here you go! (Reply with your answer and I will let you know how you did!)
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SAT Vocab Vault
SAT vocabulary is a slow build! Let's start right now. Join 200+ parents and high school students as we gain fancy vocabulary words and useful tips to CRUSH the SAT.
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