3. Look for transitions in the paragraph or passage.
Contractions
Are there strong transitions leading you from
Whenever you come across a question with a contrac-
tion, read it as two words. If it doesn’t make sense, then
one idea to the next? Would the paragraph or
you need a possessive pronoun, not a contraction. Elim-
passage be more effective if more (or more
appropriate) transitions were added?
inate the apostrophe.
Homonyms
P a r t I I : T h e E s s a y
Unfortunately, the only thing you can do to prepare for
questions about homonyms is to memorize the correct
meanings and spellings. Try using mnemonic devices to
Chapter 10 described the steps you should take to write
well on an essay exam. You learned that when you must
remember which word is which.
write under pressure, good planning and time manage-
ment are the keys to success.
–T I P S A N D S T R AT E G I E S F O R T H E G E D L A N G U A G E A R T S , W R I T I N G E X A M–b. You must use an appropriate level of formal-
At test time, remember this guideline for using your time
on the exam:
ity. Avoid jargon (technical or specialized lan-
guage) and slang. Don’t try to use big words
1just to sound more intelligent. Often, the
4time (10–15 minutes): planning
more simple words are the most clear and
2time (20–25 minutes): writing
effective. Besides, you may end up misusing
vocabulary and saying things you don’t
4time (10–15 minutes): revising and editing
mean.
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