SAT/ACT English Exam Prep
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Standardized Testing is Ridiculous.
So is this website.
But it might actually help.
Trying to help your SAT/ACT English & Writing scores in 30 pages.
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‍Let's try our first problem below:
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🎉 🍔"Delicious and juicy,   ___________  the number one best seller."
(Scroll down below below for explanation)

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A. I ateB. I amC. the cheeseburger isD. No change.
Try it out

Once upon a time, I took the PSAT and got a horrible score. I realized I was up a river of crud -- no one was coming to save me. I fixed things: just learn the grammar rules and apply them.

It’s faster than doing a million practice problems and probably more entertaining. So, save yourself some time and a river of crud. 

Here, have a cookie. Think about what fun stuff you want to do when this is over.
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                  ^^Behold river of crud.


Now let's review that practice example...
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The Hamburger Rule 🍔

‍What's up with this sentence? 
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As a reminder, the sentence is: 
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🎉 🍔 Delicious and juicy, _____ the number one best seller.

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The fancy pants term for this grammar rule the test is testing for in this sentence called a misplaced modifier (who cares). Instead, just look for a few describing words and a comma to alert you that this is the grammar rule being tested. For example:

Ex 1: Pretty and pink, the kitty..
Ex 2: Fluffy and warm, the poodle…
Ex 3: Fuzzy and floofiest, the sheep…

As soon as you see this trend, ask yourself if the word after the comma is the description.

Let's take a look at some potential answers...
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As a reminder, the sentence is: 
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Delicious and juicy, _____ was the number one best seller.
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A. I ateB. I amC. the cheeseburger isD. No change.


Were you delicious and juicy...maybe?
Was the cheeseburger delicious and juicy?
Definitely. 

The answer is C, the cheeseburger. 🎉  🎉





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