<p>Sorry if I digress from the grammar section.</p>
<p>I would like to ask you about this question:</p>
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<p>Many international SAT test takers have reached a stalemate arguing about this. I was certain that my answer was correct, but now I’m not sure…</p>
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<p>^ “intricate…involved” fits better because the sentence is trying to say that the do-it-yourself mechanics lack the skills to perform advanced repairs.</p>
<p>Oh snap. Well, thanks. :)</p>
<p>Silverturtle, what do you think about this question (also on the October SAT). Between the choices “Indeed” and “By comparison”, which one would you choose to be stuck into the blank and why?</p>
<p>Organic fruits and vegetables cost more than normal fruits and vegetables. ________ organic food costs 40% more.</p>
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Hmmmm so was that the first time you’ve ever used gerundial, and you’ve never seen the exact ordering of the letters in gerundial used by someone else? </p>
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<p>“indeed” works much better: the latter sentence functions “to confirm and amplify a previous statement” (one sense of “indeed” from the Random House Dictionary). “by comparison” could be used in a situation such as:</p>
<p>An average organic fruit or vegetable costs about $2,000 dollars; by comparison, a normal fruit or vegetable costs only $1.</p>
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<p>Not that I can recall.</p>
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<p>Yes, although I could have been mistaken. I was merely speculating based on what sounded correct, which is why I confirmed it before posting.</p>
<p>I’m a little disheartened to hear that it is much more difficult to get in as an international student. But I guess that’s the way the ball rolls.</p>
<p>Hey Silverturtle, how likely is it that CB would put only 1 no error in the identifying errors section? There has been some debate on whether the amount of no errors on the Oct. test is one or two.</p>
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<p>Highly unlikely. As I indicated in post #1240, I believe that there is no error in a second question (unless that was the one you were referring to already).</p>
<p>Wait, so the two no errors were mammal and reason questions?</p>
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<p>I’m under the impression that the “reason” question is the “mammal” question.</p>
<p>Oh lol you’re right. Then what was the other NE?</p>
<p>silve turtle , at which was underlined so is it supposed to be for which or is it correct as written “the price at which the advertisers sold (radios ?)”</p>
<p>Hi silverturtle,</p>
<p>first of all i want to thank you for your guide. It is excellent!
I have a short question about it.
Right at the beginning of your grammar section you say on the SAT a sentence must not change person. But for example: “I cannot stop worrying if you are not at home.”
If I understood your explanation correctly this sentence would involve a person shift, right? So, you mean those sentences (of course that’s a really simple one) will not appear on the SAT?
Thanks in advance and thanks a lot for your guide!</p>
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<p>Silver turtle, you make my day. The book is indeed really helpful.I am excited about what you will contribute to the world. :)</p>
<p>@silverturtle:</p>
<p>I’m an interntional.I’ve done around 25 SAT practice tests (The Blue Book, Princeton Review: Cracking The SAT & 11 Practice Test and Barrons). But I still cannot increase my CR score above 580.I seriously need your help man…</p>
<p>Was that necessary?^ </p>
<p>If you didn’t find it help, you should keep that to yourself. </p>
<p>Clearly, it has helped many others on this forum.</p>
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I agree with you.</p>