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Top 10 grammar rules to remember for the SAT

Solidify your grammar knowledge with these essential rules and ace the SAT

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Published:16th Dec, 2024 at 10:23 AM

Subject-Verb Agreement:

Subjects and verbs must agree in number.
Example: The team is winning. The players are excited.

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement:

Pronouns must agree with their antecedents.
Example: Every student must bring his or her book.

Comma Usage:

Use commas to separate items in a list and after introductory phrases.
Example: After dinner, we watched a movie.

Misplaced Modifiers:

Place modifiers near the word they modify.
Incorrect: Walking home, the rain soaked her.
Correct: Walking home, she was soaked by the rain.

Parallel Structure:

Use the same grammatical form in lists.
Example: She likes swimming, biking, and running.

Consistent Verb Tense:

Keep verb tenses consistent.
Incorrect: He starts the car and drove away.
Correct: He started the car and drove away.

Correct Use of Apostrophes:

Use apostrophes for possession and contractions.
Example: That's Sarah's book. It's a nice day.

Avoid Double Negatives:

Do not use two negatives in one sentence.
Incorrect: I don't need no help.
Correct: I don't need any help.

Use of Semicolons and Colons:

Use semicolons to link related independent clauses; colons to introduce lists.
Example: She has three hobbies: painting, dancing, and reading.

Correct Comparisons:

Ensure comparisons are logical and complete.
Incorrect: She is smarter than anyone in her class.
Correct: She is smarter than anyone else in her class.