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Attacking The Passage


Chris Lele
Lesson by Chris Lele
Magoosh Expert

Summary
The lesson focuses on strategies for attacking writing paragraphs on the SAT, emphasizing active reading, understanding transitions, and applying grammar rules to select the correct answer.
  • Read a paragraph at a time and return to the questions, paying special attention to transitions between sentences.
  • Simplify and summarize as you read to maintain an active engagement with the text.
  • Identify and understand the role of transition words to determine the relationship between sentences.
  • Apply grammar rules to questions about sentence structure, ensuring understanding of singular vs. plural pronouns and correct verb forms.
  • Use the strategy of focusing on the sentence's meaning and grammar to navigate through the questions efficiently.
Chapters
00:05
Active Reading and Transition Words
01:45
Applying Grammar Rules
02:38
Efficient Strategies for Answer Selection