SAT Study Aid: Reading and Writing Must Know's.

pro-

“to advance” or “in favour of“

fore-

“before/in-advance” or “the front”

bene-

“good“

dis-

“opposite of”

re-

“again” or “go back to”

in- (il- ir- im-)

“to go in” or “not”

What is the : used for?

Specify. The statement after the colon elaborates on the statement before the colon. Can also introduce a list.

What is the ; used for?

Used to list items and as a bridge for two independent clauses that are of similar idea. (The first independent clause must have a verb).

What is the . used for?

Used at the end of an idea, specifically a declarative sentence.

What is the - used for?

In close non-essential information (only when pared), and introduce a list (like a colon).

What is the , used for?

In close (only when paired) or Isolate non-essential information; list items; separate transitional words, and modifiers from subject.