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This SAT Sphere lesson focuses on essential SAT test topics in the Advanced Punctuation section. You'll build a strong understanding of core concepts, learn time-saving test-taking strategies, and apply your knowledge to realistic Digital SAT practice questions.
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Introduction & Objectives
Today’s lesson sharpens high-value punctuation skills—commas, semicolons, colons, dashes/parentheses, apostrophes, and hyphens—exactly as they’re tested on the Digital SAT. You’ll learn when each mark clarifies meaning and how to avoid common traps.
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Commas: Clauses, Introductory Elements, and Nonessential Info
Master the SAT-relevant comma rules: joining independent clauses with FANBOYS, setting off introductory phrases, and bracketing nonessential modifiers/appositives—while avoiding comma splices.
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Lightning Round Mini Quiz ⚡ — Commas
Quick practice applying comma rules to short SAT-style sentences to confirm when a comma is required, optional, or incorrect.
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Semicolons vs. Periods (and Conjunctive Adverbs)
Learn to join closely related independent clauses with a semicolon, use semicolons before transitional adverbs (e.g., however, therefore), and decide when a period works better.
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Lightning Round Mini Quiz ⚡ — Semicolons & Conjunctive Adverbs
Targeted drills contrasting semicolons, periods, and commas with transitions to eliminate run-ons and comma splices.
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Colons: Lists, Explanations, and Emphasis
Use a colon after a complete clause to introduce a list, explanation, or elaboration, and distinguish colon vs. dash in emphasis.
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Lightning Round Mini Quiz ⚡ — Colons
Micro-questions testing recognition of a complete clause before a colon and correct uses that clarify or emphasize meaning.
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Dashes & Parentheses: Setting Off Nonessential Information
Compare dashes and parentheses for interruptions, emphasis, and asides; enforce the 'pairing' rule and avoid mixing marks improperly.
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Lightning Round Mini Quiz ⚡ — Dashes & Parentheses
Quick identification and correction of sentences needing paired punctuation or a clearer emphasis choice.
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Apostrophes: Possession, Contractions, and Tricky Plurals
Form singular and plural possessives (including irregulars), avoid its/it’s and who’s/whose errors, and apply joint vs. separate possession.
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Lightning Round Mini Quiz ⚡ — Apostrophes
Rapid practice distinguishing possessives from plurals and contractions in authentic SAT-style edits.
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Hyphens in Compound Modifiers and Prefixes
Apply hyphens to compound adjectives before nouns (e.g., 10-year-old), common prefixes, and to prevent misreading; know when not to hyphenate.
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Lightning Round Mini Quiz ⚡ — Hyphens
Short items focusing on compound-modifier clarity and common hyphenation conventions relevant to the SAT.
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Show What You Know 🏆 — Mixed Punctuation Set
A cumulative SAT-style practice set mixing commas, semicolons, colons, dashes/parentheses, apostrophes, and hyphens to test mastery under exam-like conditions.
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Key Takeaways and Outro
Concise recap of each punctuation mark’s core function and high-frequency traps, plus a brief preview of the next lesson.
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Elevate your writing with expert use of semicolons, colons, and advanced punctuation rules. Drill SAT-style exercises to avoid common errors in complex sentences. Write with clarity and sophistication on every test.
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