Author : P.T. Shank
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 37,2 MB
Release : 2006-06-19
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 1440517827
Explore these helpful tips and tricks for taking the SAT that make standardized tests less intimidating. Provides definitions of more than one thousand words frequently found on the SAT, as well as test-taking strategies, tips on common mistakes to avoid, and do's and don'ts for essay writing.
Author : David Olsen
Publisher : Adams Media
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,13 MB
Release : 1997-08-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781558500181
Lots of people need a quick and authoritative way to identify and define the most troublesome common words. The usual approach- stalling for time until you can grasp the context of what the person has just said-has its limits. If only there were a list, not of every word (after all, reading dictionaries is no one's idea of fun) but of the right words, the ones that are used frequently but don't quite register when you come across them. The Words You Should Know features straightforward, succinct definitions and sentence examples of over 1200 tough-but-common words. It's the kind of book that can get you out of a jam, improve your performance at school, and help advance your career. And that's no hyperbole, rigmarole, or embellishment.
Author : Robert W Bly
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 12,13 MB
Release : 2009-04-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1598698869
ADULT LITERACY GUIDES & HANDBOOKS. This is a tongue-in-cheek guide to words that any smart, well-educated, pretentious person should be able to drop into cocktail conversation.The reader is encouraged to toss off words such as 'Disestablishmentarianism', 'descant', and 'autodidactic', proving, if not the value of a good education, at least the appearance of a good education.Each word is accompanied by a pronunciation guide and a sentence illustrating its use. Some of the sentences are made up, while others are well-known quotations.
Author : Burton Jay Nadler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 34,29 MB
Release : 2004-04-07
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 1605508411
Eloquence counts! Do you want to ace your SATs, write literate papers, and find the perfect language to impress would-be bosses at job interviews? Words You Should Know in High School helps you achieve the success you're looking for--one word at a time. This easy-to-use book features more than 1,000 essential words that arm you with the vocabulary you need to tackle real-world tasks--from debating current events to writing essays for your college applications. Whether you're an incoming freshman or a graduating senior, inside these engaging and enlightening pages, you'll find sections that help you: Understand commonly misused words Learn popular definitions used in standardized tests Recognize the difference between synonyms and antonyms Perfect spelling and grammar usage Choose the right word for every special course and circumstance Written in a spunky style that's never boring, this handy book is your ticket to a new well-spoken you--willing and able to find the right words for every situation, at school, at work, and everywhere else!
Author : American Heritage Dictionaries
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 45,73 MB
Release : 2010-07-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0547487681
“A book that will appeal to word lovers as well as parents hoping to boost their kids’ verbal test scores.” —Booklist More is expected of middle schoolers—more reading, more writing, more independent learning. Achieving success in this more challenging world requires knowing many more words. 100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know helps students in grades 6 to 8 (ages 11-14) to express themselves with distinction and get the most out of school. The 100 words are varied and interesting, ranging from verbs like muster and replenish to nouns like havoc and restitution to adjectives like apprehensive and imperious. Knowing these words enables students to express themselves with greater clarity and subtlety. Each word has a definition and a pronunciation and appears with at least one quotation—a moving or dramatic passage—taken from a book that middle schoolers are assigned in the classroom or enjoy reading on their own. Both classic and contemporary works of fiction and nonfiction are represented. Among the authors are young adult favorites and award-winners such as Kate Di Camillo, Russell Freedman, Neil Gaiman, E.L. Konigsberg, Lois Lowry, Walter Dean Myers, Katherine Paterson, J. K. Rowling, and Gary Soto. Readers can see for themselves that the words are used by the very best writers in the very best books. It stands to reason that they will see them again and again in higher grades and throughout their lives. 100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know helps students to gain useful knowledge and prepares them to step into a broader world.
Author : Jane Solomon
Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 20,13 MB
Release : 2019-05-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1786038102
What is a moonbow? What does it mean when someone absquatulates? Over 400 words to amaze, confuse and inspiring budding wordsmiths (and adults!).
Author : Murray Bromberg
Publisher :
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 29,79 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780812016208
Contains over two hundred lesson plans that introduce students to new vocabulary words, each with a list of words with pronunciation keys, a paragraph that uses the words in context, sample sentences, definitions, and a daily idiom.
Author : Isabel L. Beck
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,53 MB
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 146250826X
Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K–12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Grounded in research, the book explains how to select words for instruction, introduce their meanings, and create engaging learning activities that promote both word knowledge and reading comprehension. The authors are trusted experts who draw on extensive experience in diverse classrooms and schools. Sample lessons and vignettes, children's literature suggestions, "Your Turn" learning activities, and a Study Guide for teachers enhance the book's utility as a classroom resource, professional development tool, or course text. The Study Guide can also be downloaded and printed for ease of use (www.guilford.com/beck-studyguide). New to This Edition *Reflects over a decade of advances in research-based vocabulary instruction. *Chapters on vocabulary and writing; assessment; and differentiating instruction for struggling readers and English language learners, including coverage of response to intervention (RTI). *Expanded discussions of content-area vocabulary and multiple-meaning words. *Many additional examples showing what robust instruction looks like in action. *Appendix with a useful menu of instructional activities. See also the authors' Creating Robust Vocabulary: Frequently Asked Questions and Extended Examples, which includes specific instructional sequences for different grade ranges, as well as Making Sense of Phonics, Second Edition: The Hows and Whys, by Isabel L. Beck and Mark E. Beck, an invaluable resource for K–3.
Author : Tpb Publishing
Publisher : Test Prep Books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 23,48 MB
Release : 2020-09-25
Category :
ISBN : 9781628459005
Test Prep Books' GRE Prep 2021 and 2022: GRE Study Book 2021 and 2022 with Practice Test Questions for the Graduate Record Examination [10th Edition] Made by Test Prep Books experts for test takers trying to achieve a great score on the GRE exam. This comprehensive study guide includes: Quick Overview Find out what's inside this guide! Test-Taking Strategies Learn the best tips to help overcome your exam! Introduction Get a thorough breakdown of what the test is and what's on it! Verbal Reasoning Reading Comprehension, Text Completion, and Sentence Equivalence. Quantitative Reasoning Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, and Data Analysis. Analytical Writing Writing the Essay, Conventions of Standard English, and Analyze an Issue/Argument Practice Questions Practice makes perfect! Detailed Answer Explanations Figure out where you went wrong and how to improve! Studying can be hard. We get it. That's why we created this guide with these great features and benefits: Comprehensive Review: Each section of the test has a comprehensive review created by Test Prep Books that goes into detail to cover all of the content likely to appear on the test. Practice Test Questions: We want to give you the best practice you can find. That's why the Test Prep Books practice questions are as close as you can get to the actual GRE test. Answer Explanations: Every single problem is followed by an answer explanation. We know it's frustrating to miss a question and not understand why. The answer explanations will help you learn from your mistakes. That way, you can avoid missing it again in the future. Test-Taking Strategies: A test taker has to understand the material that is being covered and be familiar with the latest test taking strategies. These strategies are necessary to properly use the time provided. They also help test takers complete the test without making any errors. Test Prep Books has provided the top test-taking tips. Customer Service: We love taking care of our test takers. We make sure that you interact with a real human being when you email your comments or concerns. Anyone planning to take this exam should take advantage of this Test Prep Books study guide. Purchase it today to receive access to: GRE review materials GRE practice questions Test-taking strategies
Author : The Princeton Review
Publisher : Princeton Review
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,59 MB
Release : 2018-01-16
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 1524710865
800+ WORDS TO HELP YOU EXCEL ON THE TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE! • Boost your knowledge for the Reading and Listening sections • Master pronunciation and be ready for the Speaking section • Test yourself with 70+ quizzes throughout the book Improving your vocabulary is one of the most important steps you can take to feel more confident about the Test of English as a Foreign Language. The Princeton Review's TOEFL Power Vocabulary has the words, tools, and strategies you need to help boost your comprehension levels and improve your score, including: • 800+ frequently-appearing TOEFL exam words • In-context examples and secondary definitions that help focus your study sessions • Mnemonic devices and root guidelines that expand your vocabulary • Brief vocab sections that break down content and let you work at your own pace • Quick quizzes with varied drills (definitions, word pairs, synonyms, antonyms, and more) to help cement your knowledge • Final drill section at the end of the book so you can assess your progress
