General reviewer for English at the high school level.
Grammar Essentials
| Part of speech | Job |
|---|---|
| Noun | Names |
| Verb | Action/being |
| Adjective | Describes nouns |
| Adverb | Describes verbs/adjectives |
Subject-verb agreement: a singular subject takes a singular verb. "The list of items IS long" (subject = list).
Vocabulary
Use context clues, roots, prefixes, and suffixes to decode unfamiliar words. Learn synonyms and antonyms.
Reading Comprehension
Find the main idea, supporting details, inferences, and the author’s purpose and tone.
Writing
A strong paragraph has a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence. Use correct punctuation and capitalization.
Before your exam, make sure you can confidently explain and apply each of the following:
- Grammar Essentials
- Vocabulary
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
Re-read any section above where you hesitate, then explain it aloud in your own words — if you can teach it simply, you understand it. Focus your final review on the tables, formulas, and the common-mistake warnings, since those are where most points are won or lost.