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SAT Writing Tips

The following is an example of an SAT composition one would be required to determine appropriate
changes, if needed. This sample was taken from the following website:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sample-questions/writing/1

A Life in Traffic
A subway system is expanded to provide service to a growing suburb. A bike-sharing program is adopted
to encourage non-motorized transportation. [Q1] To alleviate rush hour traffic jams in a congested
downtown area, stoplight timing is coordinated. Q1 refers to the first question and coordinating
answers- found at the above website. Here the sentence begins with a preposition. This is typically
frowned upon and usually an indicator that it needs to be rewritten. When determining the correct
revision offered, remember to read the sentence before then the new sentence to make sure it sounds
smooth and the tense is correct. Correct answer from site: Stoplight timing is coordinated to alleviate
rush hour traffic jams in a congested downtown area. This is the correct response since it fits with the
writing style of the previous sentences. Another answer offered begins with another preposition, “in”,
so that would not be an option. And another answer sounds like a good sentence, is written well, but
does not fit with the style already used. The first sentences are written in the present tense, stating “is”
while this answer’s sentence uses “can”. When any one of these changes [Q2] occur, it is likely the
result of careful analysis conducted by transportation planners. Revision needs to be made because the
sentence is referring to “changes” (plural) so “occur” needs to be plural as well- “occurs”. However, the
sentence also refers to “any one” which is singular, which indicates the “it” (singular) remains. Answers
offered keep occur singular and offer “they” (plural).
The work of transportation planners generally includes evaluating current transportation needs,
assessing the effectiveness of existing facilities, and improving those facilities or [Q3] they design new
ones. While reading this sentence, pay attention to...


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