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Vocabulary and SAT go manu et manu., July 15, 2009
This review is from: In-a-Flash: Vocabulary, 7E (Paperback)
A superior vocabulary can make all the difference between a great SAT score and a disappointing score. The SAT candidate will come across challenging vocabulary in the readings, in the answer choices, and in the sentence completion activities."In-A-Flash" provides extensive practice for over 360 frequently tested words with a variety of activities such as - sentence completions, matching, multiple choice definitions, and analogies. This book can be very helpful if the reader/student is conscientious.
Like many other books of this nature the word groups are bunched by theme. Some groups consist of verbs, oppostites, positives, negatives, or common roots.
Things I wish were included:
Pre and post tests
More intensive review and drill of roots and prefixes.
Sentence completion activities using the SAT format.
I don't particularly care for the inclusion of analogy practices in the book.
Don't get your hopes up about the three minute magic touted in the Amazon promo. The three minute drill is not for three days, but for three months.
I'd say this is a worthwhile book and an excellent supplement.
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A Junior's Review, June 14, 2009
This review is from: In-a-Flash: Vocabulary, 7E (Paperback)
Love this! The format is simple, the definitions are clear-cut, and the sentences are incredibly helpful. I can tell that I'm going to remember these words- It's because I've actually learned them. Some SAT test prep books do not present the vocabulary words in such a way that helps a student really learn and understand the words. Some lack sentence examples altogether. Arco's In-A-Flash solves that.
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