This book does more than teach the reader which words to learn. It teaches how to learn them. Permanently. Using visual images, 500 Key Words for the SAT builds a bridge between unfamiliar word and simple meaning. It also points out look-alike and sound-alike words used as traps on the SAT, and provides correct pronunciation, alternate parts of speech, and sample sentences. More than one hundred humorous cartoons add to the effectiveness of this powerful vocabulary-building tool. Make sure you order the latest version of this book: the 2013 edition

Actually, nearly eleven hundred important words. Each entry includes pronunciation, definition, other forms, and the word used in a sentence. This book was designed as a companion to "500 Key Words for the SAT," so there is little duplication between the two.

This book takes a friendly and humorous approach to many of the most common grammar, spelling, and usage problems. It also walks the reader through the various stages of essay writing, from conception to first draft to revision. Rules are addressed in terms of their context: what may be okay in speech or a creative writing class assignment may not be okay on a standardized writing test. Cartoons appear throughout. The book also features dozens of practice questions and exercises. Perfect for junior-high and high school students, and anyone who needs to improve writing skills.

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