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GRUBER, PHD  \nAdvanced Strategies for the Perfect Score   \nGary R. Gruber, PhD  \nCopyright © 2009 by Gary R. Gruber  \nCover and internal design © 2009 by Sourcebooks, Inc.  \nSourcebooks and the colophon are registered trademarks of Sourcebooks, Inc.  \nAll rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems—except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews—without permission in writing from its publisher, Sourcebooks, Inc.  \nThis publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.—From a Declaration of Principles Jointly Adopted by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations.  \nAll brand names and product names used in this book are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective holders. Sourcebooks, Inc., is not associated with any product or vendor in this book.  \nPublished by Sourcebooks, Inc.  \nP.O. Box 4410, Naperville, Illinois 60567–4410  \n(630) 961–3900  \nFax: (630) 961–2168  \n[www.sourcebooks.com](www.sourcebooks.com)  \nCataloging-in-Publication data is on file with the publisher.  \nPrinted and bound in the United States of America.  \nSB 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  \nRecent and Forthcoming Study Aids from Dr. Gary Gruber  \nInclude  \nGruber’s Essential Guide to Test Taking: Grades 3–5  \nGruber’s Essential Guide to Test Taking: Grades 6–9 Gruber’s Complete SAT Guide 2009 (12th Edition) Gruber’s Complete SAT Math Workbook Gruber’s Complete SAT Reading Workbook  \nGruber’s Complete SAT Writing Workbook  \n[www.sourcebooks.com](www.sourcebooks.com)[ ](www.sourcebooks.com)[www.drgarygruber.com](www.drgarygruber.com)  \nDeDIcAtIon  \nTo the memory of my parents Edward and Martha, who gave me the interest, encouragement, and support for my lifelong mission of helping students realize their potential, achieve the highest level, and excel in their careers.  \nTo my treasured wife Raquel, who continues that support and encouragement.  \nTo my son Ian, who has great insight into SAT preparation and is a terrific SAT teacher and collaborator.  \ncontentS  \nAcknowledgments ix  \nImportant Note about This Book and Its Author xi A Personal Note from the Author xiii  \nFormat of the SAT xv  \nIntroduction xvii  \nImportant Facts about the SAT / xvii The Inside Track on How SAT Questions Are Developed and How They Vary from Test to Test / xxvii  \nWhat Are Critical Thinking Skills? / xxix Multi-Level Approaches to the Solution of Problems / xxxi  \nGeneral Test-Taking Strategies 1  \nCritical Reading Strategies 7  \nVocabulary Strategies / 7  \nSentence Completion Strategies / 21  \nReading Comprehension Strategies / 27 Practice Exercises / 41  \nMath Prep, Shortcuts, and Strategies 60  \nMath Prep / 60  \nExplanatory Answers with Shortcuts, Strategies, and General Math Review / 64  \nRegular Math Strategies / 77 The Grid-Type Math Questions / 114 About Calculators / 119  \nMath Practice Exercises 120  \nRegular Math / 120 Grid Questions / 128  \nAnswers to Regular Math Questions / 131  \nAnswers to Grid Questions / 139  \nThe SAT Writing Test 143  \nThe SAT Writing Section / 144  \nContent of the Writing Test / 145 The Essay on the SAT Writing Test / 146 The SAT Scoring Guide / 149  \nImportant Tips on How to Write the Best Essay / 154  \nA Brief Review of English Grammar / 166 Grammar / 177  \nImprovingParagraphs:Revision-in-Context and Passage with Questions","cbCairorGK2OxExx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairorGK2OxExx","pdf",10603680,338,"English","# Acknowledgments\n## Important Note about This Book and Its Author\n## A Personal Note from the Author\n## Format of the SAT\n## Introduction\n## Important Facts about the SAT\n## The Inside Track on How SAT Questions Are Developed and How They Vary from Test to Test\n## What Are Critical Thinking Skills?\n## Multi-Level Approaches to the Solution of Problems\n# General Test-Taking Strategies\n# Critical Reading Strategies\n## Vocabulary Strategies\n## Sentence Completion Strategies\n## Reading Comprehension Strategies\n## Practice Exercises\n# Math Prep, Shortcuts, and Strategies\n## Math Prep\n## Explanatory Answers with Shortcuts, Strategies, and General Math Review\n## Regular Math Strategies\n## The Grid-Type Math Questions\n## About Calculators\n## Math Practice Exercises\n# The SAT Writing Test\n## The SAT Writing Section\n## Content of the Writing Test\n## The Essay on the SAT Writing Test\n## The SAT Scoring Guide\n## Important Tips on How to Write the Best Essay\n## A Brief Review of English Grammar\n## Grammar\n## Improving Paragraphs\n## Sample Test with Answers\n# The Hardest Actual SAT Questions and Their Top Strategic Solutions\n## Math\n## Sentence Completions\n## Writing\n# The Shortest SAT Test\n## Improve Your Score\n# SAT Practice Tests\n## SAT Practice Test\n## Answer Sheet for Practice Test\n## Answer Keys\n## Scoring the SAT Practice Test\n## Explanatory Answers for Practice Test\n# What You Must Do Now to Raise Your SAT Score","[{\"question\":\"What subjects and SAT sections are covered in the book?\",\"answer\":\"The book covers critical reading strategies (including vocabulary, sentence completion, and comprehension), math preparation with shortcuts and strategies (including grid-type questions and calculator guidance), and the SAT writing test (essay strategy, scoring guide, and grammar review).\"},{\"question\":\"Does the book include practice materials and answer explanations?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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