SAT Reading and Writing
SAT Expression of Ideas Practice
Expression of Ideas questions test transitions and rhetorical synthesis: choosing the clearest way to connect ideas or reach a writer's stated goal. They are about 20% of SAT Reading and Writing.
398official questions
117easy
197medium
84hard
Expression of Ideas Skills
| Topic | Questions | Easy | Medium | Hard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transitions | 194 | 80 | 73 | 41 |
| Rhetorical Synthesis | 204 | 37 | 124 | 43 |
Tips for Expression of Ideas Questions
- For transitions, decide how the two sentences relate (contrast, cause, example, addition) before you read the choices.
- For rhetorical synthesis, reread the goal in the question and pick the choice that meets it exactly.
- Ignore choices that are accurate but don't do what the question asks.
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