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| + | The writing section begins with an essay that you are given 25 minutes to write. | ||
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| + | The remainder of the writing section is 49 multiple-choice questions to be completed in only 35 minutes (one 25-minute section and one 10-minute section). | ||
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| + | The 49 multiple choice questions are divided as follows: | ||
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| + | *improving sentences (25 questions) | ||
| + | *identifying grammar errors in sentences (18 questions) | ||
| + | *improving paragraphs (6 questions). | ||
== Test-taking tips == | == Test-taking tips == | ||
Revision as of 22:34, January 28, 2010
<talk about grammar errors, and logic in writing>
Focus on Writing Section
The writing section begins with an essay that you are given 25 minutes to write.
The remainder of the writing section is 49 multiple-choice questions to be completed in only 35 minutes (one 25-minute section and one 10-minute section).
The 49 multiple choice questions are divided as follows:
- improving sentences (25 questions)
- identifying grammar errors in sentences (18 questions)
- improving paragraphs (6 questions).
Test-taking tips
Types of questions on SATs
Biggest mistakes
- cramming
- scheduling test-taking too late
- not managing time
- under-emphasizing, then over-emphasizing significance of test