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PSAT Writing and Language: The Kaplan Method

The Kaplan Method for the PSAT Writing & Language test is a technique you can use to boost your score. By understanding what the question is looking for, how it relates to the passage, and the questions you should ask yourself on Test Day, you will maximize the number of points you earn. Use the Kaplan […]

PSAT Writing and Language: Verbs and Pronouns

On the PSAT Writing & Language Test, you will be asked to identify and replace unnecessary shifts in verb tense, mood, and voice. Because these shifts may occur within a single sentence or among different sentences, you will need to read around the underlined portion to identify the error. In questions about shifts in construction, […]

PSAT Writing and Language: Sentence Structure

On the PSAT, you will be need to be able to recognize and correct grammatically incomplete or substandard sentences. Additionally, you’ll have to recognize and correct inappropriate grammatical shifts in the construction of verb and pronoun phrases. Run-ons and fragments create grammatically incorrect sentences. The PSAT requires that you know the specific rules governing sentence […]

PSAT Writing and Language: Organization

Organization questions on the PSAT require you to assess the logic and coherence of a Writing & Language passage. These questions differ in scope; you might be asked to organize the writing at the level of the sentence, the paragraph, or even the entire passage. There are two kinds of PSAT Organization questions: Contrast Transitions  […]

What's on the TASC: Science

The TASC Science Test assesses your ability to understand, interpret, and apply scientific information. You will have 85 minutes to answer approximately 47 multiple-choice questions. Most questions on the TASC Science Test will be multiple-choice, but you may also see multiple-response, drag-and-drop, and constructed-response items. Each question on the TASC Science Test will assess both […]