Grammer - SAT

Equivalence of Semicolon and Period

On standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, semicolons and periods are considered equivalent; no choice between them is required.

Usage of Colons and Dashes

Colons and single dashes are grammatically identical on the SAT and ACT, used to introduce lists and explanations, with colons being tested more frequently.

Comma + FANBOYS Equivalence

Comma + FANBOYS conjunctions (For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So) are equivalent to periods and semicolons, used to join two independent clauses.

Dependent Clauses

Fragments that cannot stand alone as complete sentences, starting with subordinating conjunctions like although, because, when, until, while, since, before, and after.

Non-Essential Information

Clauses, phrases, or words that can be removed without altering the essential meaning of a sentence, punctuated with two commas, two dashes, or two parentheses.