Can you provide a brief explanation of what an SAT sentence structure question is?
"To understand the sentence structure questions and solve them with confidence "
Learning objective:
Sentence structure questions test your understanding of grammar rules and conventions. These questions will ask you to identify errors in sentence structure, such as incorrect verb tense or misplaced modifiers. The SAT will also ask you to make improvements to sentences that contain errors.
SAT Sentence Structure Questions
Verb Tense: The form of a verb that shows the time at which an action happened. Modifiers: A word, phrase, or clause that modifies or describes another part of the sentence. Sentence Structure: The way words and phrases are arranged to form a complete sentence.
Concepts:
Sentence structure questions comprise the bulk of the SAT Writing & Language Test. In the 17th century, grammatical rules were formalized in England by writers such as John Dryden. The SAT Writing & Language Test is designed to assess writing skills developed over years of schooling.
Fun facts:
Work together in pairs: Which type of question is focused on understanding the structure of a sentence and writing a grammatically correct sentence?
Work together in pairs: What is the core concept of sentence structure questions on the SAT?
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What is a dependent clause?
- A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence
- A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence
- A clause that modifies a noun
- A clause that modifies a verb
What is the correct form of a sentence containing a dependent clause?
- Independent clause + dependent clause
- Dependent clause + independent clause
- Independent clause + adjective clause
- Adjective clause + independent clause
Which of the following is an example of a dependent clause?
- Although I was tired
- I was tired
- Because I was tired
- Tiredly I walked
Which of the following is an example of a sentence containing two independent clauses?
- I was tired, so I went to bed.
- So I went to bed.
- I was tired because I didn't get enough sleep.
- I didn't get enough sleep.
Which of the following is an example of a sentence containing two dependent clauses?
- I went to bed because I was tired and although I was tired.
- Because I was tired, I went to bed.
- I was tired, so I went to bed.
- I went to bed, so I was tired.