Standard English Conventions

Sentence boundaries, subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, punctuation (semicolons, colons, commas), and modifier placement — 26% of SAT Reading & Writing.

4 lessons48 min

What You'll Learn

Identify and correct sentence boundary errors: fragments, run-ons, and comma splices
Apply subject-verb agreement rules across intervening phrases and inverted structures
Ensure pronoun-antecedent agreement and clear pronoun reference
Use semicolons, colons, and commas correctly in complex sentences
Place and punctuate modifiers so they clearly modify the intended word

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Standard English Conventions

Sentence boundaries, subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, punctuation (semicolons, colons, commas), and modifier placement — 26% of SAT Reading & Writing.

4 lessons48 min

What You'll Learn

Identify and correct sentence boundary errors: fragments, run-ons, and comma splices
Apply subject-verb agreement rules across intervening phrases and inverted structures
Ensure pronoun-antecedent agreement and clear pronoun reference
Use semicolons, colons, and commas correctly in complex sentences
Place and punctuate modifiers so they clearly modify the intended word

Sentence Boundaries and Agreement Rules

Concept12 min

Punctuation Rules and Modifier Placement

Strategy11 min

Worked Examples: Standard English Conventions

Worked Examples12 min

Practice: Standard English Conventions

Practice Quiz13 min5 questions

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Test your Standard English Conventions skills with targeted practice questions.