Basic Concepts
In a nutshell: Build a foundation in grammar, punctuation, and writing style to ace the English section.
## Mastering English Skills
The English section checks your understanding of grammar, punctuation, usage, and rhetorical skills.
### Main Areas
- **Grammar:** Subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, and pronoun usage.
- **Punctuation:** Commas, semicolons, apostrophes, and periods.
- **Rhetoric:** Organization, clarity, and style.
### What You’ll Face
You'll read passages with underlined portions and choose the best revision, or select "No Change" when appropriate.
### Why These Skills Matter
Strong English skills are vital for clear communication, both in college and in everyday life.
## Everyday Connections
Good grammar and clear writing help you create professional emails, social media posts, and even persuasive arguments with friends!
Examples
- Choosing between 'its' and 'it's' in a sentence.
- Deciding if a comma is needed before a conjunction.
Key terms
- Rhetorical Skills
- The ability to organize ideas and write persuasively.
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Ensuring the subject and verb in a sentence match in number.