Can somebody please help me with the Verbal section of the SAT?

Question

I do not do well on the Verbal section of the SAT, so that is why I am asking for your help. Can somebody please provide me with some tips to help me answer the questions correctly, and memorize all of the hardest vocabulary words in the world?

I have finished of an SAT book, but cannot do well on the Verbal section. It is going to ruin my SAT score.

I need help with the Critical Reading portion too.

Answer 1

Read a good newpaper, like New York Times. Do the crossword puzzle in it everyday--if you don't know the words, use a dictionary for help (you'll learn and memorize without even realizing it!) I did this, and it worked. Use flash cards to help in learn words. NYTimes Crossword puzzles have hard words that are found in SAT verbal section. Also, think what the exam makers are wanting in an answer--if it has an opinion, it's most likely wrong. If the answer choice goes out of the scope of the topic, it's probably wrong. Do process of elimination.
Also--take a SAT prep course if you can. Use kaplans review book too. And most importantly, do samplepractice exams! Get to know what kind of questions they'll ask. Good luck!

Answer 2

1) There are books you can buy in bookstores to help you prepare for SAT's. Try Barnes & Noble or Borders.

2) There are a number of ways to build your vocabulary. Depends on how much time you have before you take the SAT's.
a) Read the dictionary. It's actually fun. You learn a lot.
b) Read Reader's Digest every month. They have a vocabulary quiz every month.
c) Check out the internet. It is full of resources. Go to www.ask.com and type in "Vocabulary Help" or any variation on that theme. They will lead you to numerous websites. Google works too, but Ask.com is more "user friendly" in my opinon.

Answer 3

1. Read a lot. You can absorb the context and meaning of words much better than if you use flash cards or something. Ifyou know your reading level, read a level above it. Challenge yourself. Read anything - newspapers, novels, articles.

2. Write. Look up the words and use them at least 5-6 times in a piece of writing (that you care about, not an assignment).

3. Use the words in your daily conversations. Make a goal of using the word *blank* many times.

4. Study roots and the etymology of words. If you have roots memorized, it'll be easier to decipher the meaning if you draw a blank.

Answer 4

I do really well in vocab stuff but I'm afraid that I can't help you with that other stuff. Have you ever taken any foreign languages? If you have, think about words that are similar to each other. When you have at least 2 words then figuring out the meaning is easier. I hope that I have helped and sorry you had a less than wonderful day.

Answer 5

a million-purchase another SAT prep books-i desire to recommend the Princeton and Kaplan ones. those books provides you with tricks on the thank you to conquer the equipment which the faculty board e book does not because of fact they're the faculty board. 2-concentration on recuperating your vocabulary. besides for desiring it on the SAT, it is sturdy to have it for existence.

Answer 6

Learning some of the Greek & Latin roots of English words would be a great help ... though I don't know how much time you have. It's almost like knowing a secret code if you know some of them.

Here's a link to a list:
http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/weekly/aa052698.htm
and another:
http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/KSD/MA/resources/greek_and_latin_roots/transition.html

Answer 7

Check out Sat help books at your local library. Unless you live in podunkville, you should be able to find what you are looking for.

Answer 8

There is not really an easy way out. It just depends how quickly you 'r capable to memorize them. Good Luck!