Though the English language abounds with synonyms, very few exact synonyms exist. Words with similar meanings often carry different connotations, i.e. the culturally subjective meanings or emotional associations suggested by certain words. A word’s connotation is different from its denotation, or standard dictionary meaning. Though the ACT English will not test you on difficult vocabulary […]
On the GMAT, sentences that employ a modifying phrase incorrectly are a common trick. A modifying phrase is one that describes something. Here are a couple of examples of uncomplicated sentences that incorrectly use modifying phrases: Sentence A: Ever since her paw was crushed in the front door, Mrs. Benson has been worried about Muffin, […]
Data Analysis comes up in two of the three ACT Science passage-types: Research Summaries and Data Representation. Data can be presented in tables, charts, graphs, etc. Use these strategic tips to achieve better scores on approximately 2/3 of your ACT Science questions!
Verb tense is often a simple error to spot on English multiple choice problems, but when it comes to harder problems, you really should know the ins and outs of verb tense. It’s easy to spot errors like “I will play basketball yesterday.” We know that such a sentence is logically impossible, and to fix […]
Understanding a reading passage’s purpose, or main idea, means you must understand the overarching topic a reading passage is trying to convey. Not all purpose questions on the ACT will simply ask, “What’s the purpose of this passage?” Still, the following tips and strategies will work will all ACT reading comprehension questions. There you can take […]
Even the strongest Math student can be troubled by the occasional tough word problem. It’s important not to rush when you read these types of questions. Make sure to read methodically and be confident you understand each part of the problem before you move on. Many students find themselves setting up equations and solving algebraically […]
The ACT Reading section will ask you to draw conclusions after reading a passage. The questions range, from asking for inferences to you interpreting the meaning of a word or phrase. There are 3 HUGE strategies for doing well on this question type: What’s the purpose of this passage? It’s to show how […]
Algebra is a branch of mathematics that describes equations and arithmetic “symbolically.” Whereas in normal arithmetic an expression like “2+2” has a definite answer, in algebra unidentified numbers can be symbolically represented by variables; “a,b,c,x,y, or z”. A simple addition in algebra could look like this “a+b=c”. With these concepts, we can look at an […]
One of the most challenging concepts on the SAT Math test is average rate, also called average speed. Often found in complex word problems, this type of question is one many students are less familiar with, so don’t get nervous if you don’t know how to approach it. Review these important equations and look at […]
In the Perceptual Ability Test (PAT) of the DAT, Top-Front-End or view recognition questions are some of the most challenging. You are presented with two projections of an object and are expected to determine the third. However, Top-Front-End projections are not mere outlines but also contain lines that represent where the visible and hidden edges of each figure […]