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Part I Orientation 1
1 Introduction to the SAT 3
2 Strategy, Pacing, and Scoring 11
Part II Reading 23
3 Introduction to SAT Reading 25
4 SAT Reading: The Basic Approach and Beyond 39
5 Reading Exercises: Answers and Explanations 63
6 Synthesis and Reading Drill 71
7 Reading Drill: Answers and Explanations 89
Part III Writing & Language 103
8 Introduction to SAT Writing and Language Strategy 105
9 Punctuation 121
10 Words 149
11 Questions 173
12 Writing & Language Exercises: Answers and Explanations 195
13 Writing & Language Drill 207
14 Writing & Language Drill: Answers and Explanations 217
Part IV Math 223
15 Introduction to SAT Math 225
16 Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, and Functions 239
17 Alternative Approaches 265
18 Word Problems and Other Hot Topics 293
19 Plane Geometry 327
20 Math Exercises: Answers and Explanations 347
21 Math Drill 1: No Calculator Section 365
22 Math Drill 2: Calculator Permitted Section 373
23 Math Drills: Answers and Explanations 381