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ACT English 3.15 Passage Drill

ACT English: Passage Drill 3, Problem 15. Which choice does the best job of summing up the main point of the article?


Introductory and Concluding Paragraphs Videos 5 videos

Writing An Appropriate Concluding Sentence
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PSAT 1.22 Writing Diagnostic. Which choice results in the passage having the most appropriate concluding sentence?

SAT Reading 1.6 Long Passages
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SAT Reading Long Passages Drill 1, Problem 6 

How to Structure a Thesis Sentence
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A strong thesis is crucial for a good essay. But how do you structure a great thesis statement? If you’re watching this video, you’ve come to t...

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Organizing Structure Videos 5 videos

ACT English 1.13 Passage Drill
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ACT English: Passage Drill 1, Problem 13. Proper flow of sentences in a paragraph.

Texas EOC English 2: 4.2 Revision
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Want to pull an Oliver Twist and ask us for more? We've gotcha covered. Click on this link for more Texas EOC goodness. Porridge not included. 

Wall Street's Recklessness
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PSAT 1.10 Writing Narrative Walkthrough. How would you change the underlined portion, if at all?

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Relative Value of Evidence Videos 5 videos

ACT English 1.14 Passage Drill
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ACT English: Passage Drill Drill 1, Problem 14. Checking for redundant or irrelevant information.

ACT English 3.9 Passage Drill
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ACT English: Passage Drill Drill 3, Problem 9. Which choice provides the most significant new information?

ACT English 3.2 Passage Drill
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ACT English: Passage Drill Drill 3, Problem 2. What would the paragraph lose if the writer omits the underlined phrase?

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Rhetorical Devices and Transistions Videos 4 videos

ACT English 2.11 Passage Drill
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ACT English: Passage Drill 2, Problem 11. Which of the following sentences would make the most effective transition?

ACT English 1.1 Organization
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ACT English: Organization Drill 1, Problem 1. Which transition works best?

ACT English 1.2 Organization
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ACT English: Organization Drill 1, Problem 2. Picking the right transition word.

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Supporting Details Videos 5 videos

ACT English 1.8 Passage Drill
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ACT English: Passage Drill 1, Problem 8. What would happen if we deleted the underlined sentence?

ACT Reading 2.5 Natural Science Passage
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ACT Reading 2.5 Natural Science Passage. Which of the following is not a criticism leveled at ATSDR by the Committee on Investigations and Ove...

Predicting Birth Dates
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ACT Science Data Representation Passage: Drill 3, Problem 5. According to Figure 2, what birth date will be predicted for an individual actual...

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Thesis Videos 5 videos

Analysis Essay
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This video covers what makes a strong analysis essay—you don’t even have to like the material to write a good one. With this kind of essay, itâ...

How to Structure a Thesis Sentence
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A strong thesis is crucial for a good essay. But how do you structure a great thesis statement? If you’re watching this video, you’ve come to t...

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