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The 2007 edition of Barron’s SAT test preparation manual presents one diagnostic test and six full-length practice SATs, all of which reflect the new SAT in length, question types, and degree of difficulty. This manual offers an overview of the SAT and its scoring method, and then present extensive subject reviews in critical reading, grammar and usage, and math. It also offers detailed guidance for preparing and composing the test’s required student-written essay. College-bound students will find that Barron’s all-new combination SAT manual is ideal preparation for one of the most important tests that they will ever take.
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE
SAT
®
2008
23RD EDITION Your Blueprint for Test Success A diagnostic test Six full-length practice tests All questions answered and explained In-depth review of all test subjects
Your Private Tutor ■ An overview of the test: What you should know about the current SAT test format ■ Additional practice questions with answers ■ Vocabulary flash cards to increase your word power ■ Study tips and test-taking strategies
Sharon Weiner Green and Ira K. Wolf, Ph.D.
Personal Instruction for a Better Test Score • Extensive reviews in critical reading, grammar, and math • Coaching to help you master the Writing section • Expanded math review includes third-year college preparatory math topics
Visit www.barronstestprep.com ® SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE
SAT
®
23RD EDITION Sharon Weiner Green Former Instructor in English Merritt College Oakland, California
Ira K. Wolf, Ph.D. President, PowerPrep, Inc. Former High School Teacher, College Professor, and University Director of Teacher Preparation
® SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this book.
DEDICATION In memory of Mitchel Weiner and Samuel Brownstein, who first brought college entrance test preparation to the high school students of America. S.W.G. To Elaine, my wife and best friend, for all of your support and love. I.K.W.
© Copyright 2006, 2005, 2001, 1998, 1997, 1994, 1993, 1991, 1989, 1987, 1986, 1984, 1982, 1980, 1978, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1969, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1962, 1958, 1955, 1954 by Barron’s Educational Series, Inc. Formerly Published as Barron’s How to Prepare for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Critical Reading sections adapted from previous editions of How to Prepare for SAT I by Samuel C. Brownstein, Mitchel Weiner, and Sharon Weiner Green, published by Barron’s Educational Series, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, by photostat, microfilm, xerography, or any other means, or incorporated into any information retrieval system, electronic or mechanical, without the written permission of the copyright owner. All inquiries should be addressed to: Barron’s Educational Series, Inc. 250 Wireless Boulevard Hauppauge, NY 11788 http://www.barronseduc.com ISBN-13: 978-0-7641-3449-4 ISBN-10: 0-7641-3449-3 ISBN-13 (with CD-ROM): 978-0-7641-7934-1 ISBN-10 (with CD-ROM): 0-7641-7934-9 International Standard Serial No.: 1069-272X PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 987654321
Contents Preface
PART THREE Tactics, Strategies, Practice: Critical Reading
v
Countdown to the SAT
v
SAT Format and Test Dates
ix
Acknowledgments
x
4 5 6
The Sentence Completion Question
87
The Critical Reading Question
103
Build Your Vocabulary
143
The SAT High-Frequency Word