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So far, our revision prep for punctuation has focused on the comma, which makes sense.  Misuse of commas is the single most common mistake made in writing, and SHSAT writers will take advantage of those mistakes and see if you can identify them.  But, there are many other punctuation mistakes that are made in writing.  […]

Just as you will be seeing revisions on the SHSAT that have rely on grammar basics like Subject/Verb Agreement and Articles, you also will need to remember how to structure sentences using conjunctions.  Conjunctions (such as ‘and’) connect words, phrases, and sentences.  Conjunctions function in three ways:  to coordinate ideas, to pair ideas, and to […]

The SHSAT exam is not harder than the SAT exam, however, it depends on your point of view.  When considering rigorous exams, the SHSAT (Specialized High Schools Admissions Test) and SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) often come to mind. But which test is harder? It’s a complex question, given the distinct purposes and target audiences of […]

So far, we’ve looked at how verbs agree with each other in sentences (See Verb Tense, part 1 and part 2).  But it’s important to remember that verbs also have to agree with their subjects.  To level up your SHSAT game, dust up on your basic rules, and remember how to best revise for subject/verb […]

Question 1: Is the SHSAT all multiple choice? The SHSAT exam is not all multiple-choice questions. The SHSAT test is broken into two sections: the English Language Arts (ELA) section and the Math section. There are 57 questions on each section. The ELA section contains all multiple choice questions. For the math section, the first […]

The SHSAT exam uses the 7th/8th grade Next Generation Learning Math Standards as its foundation for the level of math tested on the exam. The SHSAT mathematics section rests on four main pillars: Arithmetic, Algebra, Statistics, and Geometry. Please note that the exam contains harder questions than you would expect to see on the 7th […]

The interview process can be a nerve-wracking experience, but one question that often stumps many candidates is a variation of the question “Can you describe yourself?” This question may seem simple, but it’s a golden opportunity to make a lasting impression on your potential employer. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the art of […]

The word “trite” is an adjective used to describe something that is overused and consequently, has lost its originality, impact, or freshness. It often refers to phrases, ideas, or themes that have been used so frequently in conversation, writing, or culture that they have become dull, predictable, or clichéd. For example, in the sentence “The […]

The “maximum” score on the SHSAT exam is 800, however, no student has ever received an 800 on the exam. Remember that the SHSAT exam takes your raw score in each section and then gets converted into a “scaled” score. This scaled score changes every year and a perfect raw score on one section does […]

You’ll remember from your elementary school days that articles help a writer tell the reader whether they are talking about something general (“tell me about a superhero”) or something specific (“tell me about the superhero with the most anger issues”).  Good writing will make use of both kinds of articles, and good revisions will make […]