Sat II:French Pb (Test Preps) - Softcover

Gregg Et Al

Softcover

ISBN 10: 087891451X ISBN 13: 9780878914517

Publisher: Research & Education Association,U.S., 2002

Synopsis

Master the SAT II French Subject Test and score higher... Our test experts show you the right way to prepare for this important college exam. REA's SAT II French Subject test prep covers all French language areas to appear on the actual exam including in-depth coverage of declensions, verb tenses, spelling pitfalls, negation, and more. The book features 6 full-length practice SAT II French exams. Each practice exam question is fully explained to help you better understand the subject material. Use the book's glossary for speedy look-ups and smarter searches. Follow up your study with REA's proven test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day. DETAILS- Comprehensive review of every French language topic to appear on the SAT II subject test- Flexible study schedule tailored to your needs- Packed with proven test tips, strategies and advice to help you master the test- 6 full-length practice SAT II French Subject exams: each exam question is answered in complete detail with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations- The book's glossary allows for quicker, smarter searches of the information you need most TABLE OF CONTENTSAbout Research & Education Association Study SchedulePassing the SAT II: French subject testAbout this BookAbout the TestHow to Use this BookFormat of the SAT II: French Subject TestAbout the Review SectionsScoring the SAT II: French Subject TestStudying for the SAT II: French Subject TestTest-Taking TipsScore Conversion ChartChapter 1The Sounds of FrenchPronunciation HintsThe International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)The French AlphabetAccentsLiaisonElisionSyllabificationChapter 2Cognates - Words You Recognize Cognates Common to Both LanguagesCognates with Minor Spelling ChangesSpelling PitfallsFaux amis (False Friends)Some Borrowed WordsCapitalizationInterrogative SentencesChapter 3By the NumbersCounting from 1 to 1,000,000,000Telling TimeDescribing TimeDays of the WeekMonthsThe Four Seasons: Les quatre saisons Expressing the YearPhone NumbersExpressing AgeCalculationsComparisonsOrdinal NumbersChapter 4Nouns and Articles GenderFormation of Feminine Plural NounsThe ArticleSpecial Uses of the Definite ArticleThe Indefinite ArticleChapter 5The Partitive Article (Le Partitif)General UseFormationOmission of the Definite Article after de Definite, Indefinite, or Partitive ArticleChapter 6AdjectivesFunctionFormation of FemininePosition of AdjectivesComparing with AdjectivesPossessive AdjectivesDemonstrative Adjectives (this, these)Interrogative AdjectivesAdjectives of NumberDemi(e): Half Indefinite AdjectivesChapter 7PronounsSubject PronounsDirect Object PronounsIndirect Object PronounsWith Two Verbs TogetherWith Two Object Pronouns TogetherY and en; penser a; parler de Interrogative Sentences with PronounsDisjunctive PronounsRelative PronounsPossessive PronounsChapter 8Verbs L'indicatif L'imperatifLe passe compose L'imparfait Le plus-que-parfait Le futur proche Le futur Le conditionnel L'infinitif Le participe present Les verbes pronominaux Two Other Past Tenses of the IndicativeChapter 9The Subjunctive Formation: Regular VerbsUses of the Subjunctive in Subordinate ClausesUses of Subjunctive after Certain ConjunctionsLe passe du subjonctif Chapter 10AdverbsFormation of AdverbsIrregular FormsPlacement of the AdverbComparative of AdverbsThe SuperlativeSome Common AdverbsInterrogative AdverbsAdverbs that Connect Nouns, Phrases, and ClausesChapter 11Prepositions and Conjunctions PrepositionsCompound PrepositionsPrepositions with Geographic NamesCommon Verbs + Preposition + InfinitiveConjunctionsChapter 12Basic Idiomatic Expressions Expressions with avoir Expressions with faire Impersonal Expressions with il Idiomatic Expressions with etre The Verb manquerMeasuring Time with depuis/depuis queConnaitre and savoir Miscellaneous ExpressionsChapter 13Negation Positive and Negative Adverbial ExpressionsQuelque chose de/rien de + AdjectiveChapter 14Useful Vocabulary School (L'ecole) Animals (Un animal; Les animaux) The Body (Le corps) The City (La ville) Clothing (Les vetements) Colors (Les couleurs)Drinks (Les boissons) The Family (La famille) Foods (Les aliments) Illnesses (Les maladies) Professions, Occupations (Les professions, les metiers) Sports/Leisure (Les sports et les passe-temps) Countries (Les pays) Professions (Les professions) PRACTICE TEST I Answer Key Detailed Explanations of AnswersPRACTICE TEST II Answer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersPRACTICE TEST IIIAnswer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersPRACTICE TEST IVAnswer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersPRACTICE TEST V Answer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersPRACTICE TEST VI Answer KeyDetailed Explanations of AnswersAnswer Sheets GLOSSARY EXCERPT About Research & Education AssociationResearch & Education Association (REA) is an organization of educators, scientists, and engineers specializing in various academic fields. Founded in 1959 with the purpose of disseminating the most recently developed scientific information to groups in industry, government, high schools, and universities, REA has since become a successful and highly respected publisher of study aids, test preps, handbooks, and reference works. REA's Test Preparation series includes study guides for all academic levels in almost all disciplines. Research & Education Association publishes test preps for students who have not yet completed high school, as well as high school students preparing to enter college. Students from countries around the world seeking to attend college in the United States will find the assistance they need in REA's publications. For college students seeking advanced degrees, REA publishes test preps for many major graduate school admission examinations in a wide variety of disciplines, including engineering, law, and medicine. Students at every level, in every field, with every ambition can find what they are looking for among REA's publications. While most test preparation books present practice tests that bear little resemblance to the actual exams, REA's series presents tests that accurately depict the official exams in both degree of difficulty and types of questions. REA's practice tests are always based upon the most recently administered exams, and include every type of question that can be expected on the actual exams. REA's publications and educational materials are highly regarded and continually receive an unprecedented amount of praise from professionals, instructors, librarians, parents, and students. Our authors are as diverse as the fields represented in the books we publish. They are well-known in their respective disciplines and serve on the faculties of prestigious high schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States and Canada. PASSING THE SAT II: FRENCH SUBJECT TEST ABOUT THIS BOOKThis book provides you with an accurate and complete representation of the SAT II: French Subject Test. Inside you will find topical reviews packed with the information and strategies you'll need to do well on the exam, as well as six REA practice tests based on the actual College Board exam. Our practice tests contain every type of question that you can expect to encounter on the SAT II: French Test. Following each of our tests, you will find an answer key and step-by-step detailed explanations designed to help you master the test material. ABOUT THE TESTWho takes the test and what is it used for? Planning to attend college? Then you should take the SAT II: French Subject Test if: (1) Any of the colleges to which you're applying require the test for admission, OR(2) You wish to demonstrate proficiency in French. The SAT II: French exam is designed for students who have at least two years of strong preparation in the language. Who administers the test?The SAT II: French Subject Test is developed by the College Board and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The test development process involves the assistance of educators throughout the United States, and is designed and implemented to ensure that the content and difficulty level of the test are appropriate.When should the SAT II: French Subject Test be taken? Most students take the Subject Tests towards the end of their junior year or at the beginning of their senior year. You should take the SAT II: French Subject Test while you are taking a French class. You're likely to be rusty if you haven't been in a French class for several months. If you are applying to a college that requires SAT II: Subject Test scores as part of the admissions process, you should take the SAT II: French Subject Test in time for your colleges to see your score. If your scores are being used only for placement purposes, wait as long as you can to get the most preparation in your French courses as possible. Make sure to contact the colleges to which you are applying for more specific information. When and where is the test given?The SAT II: French Subject Test is administered six times a year - in October, November, December, January, May, and June - at test centers across the United States. The test given in November is the only one that includes a listening portion (which is not covered in this book). To receive information on upcoming administrations of the exam, consult the publication Taking the SAT II: Subject Tests, which can be obtained from your guidance counselor or by contacting: College Board SAT ProgramP.O. Box 6720Princeton, NJ 08541-6720(609) 771-7070Website: www.collegeboard.com Is there a registration fee?To take the SAT II: French Test, you must pay a registration fee. For a fee schedule, consult the publication Taking the SAT II: Subject Tests. Financial assistance may be granted in certain situations. To find out if you qualify and to register for assistance, contact your academic advisor. HOW TO USE THIS BOOK What do I study first?The SAT II: French Subject Test is designed to test knowledge that you have acquired throughout your education. Therefore, the best way to prepare yourself for the actual exam is to refresh your knowledge by thoroughly studying our review material and test-taking tips and by taking the sample tests provided in this book. They will familiarize you with the types of questions, directions, and the format of the SAT II: French Subject Test. To begin your studies, follow this simple plan: (1) Read over the reviews and the suggestions for test-taking. (2) Take one of our practice tests to determine your area(s) of weakness. (3) Study the review material, focusing on your specific problem areas. The reviews include the information you need to know when taking the exam. Make sure to take the remaining practice exams to further test yourself and become completely comfortable with the format and content of the actual SAT II: French Subject Test. Consult our study schedule for a detailed test-preparation timetable. When should I start studying?It is never too early to start studying for the SAT II: French Test. The earlier you begin, the more time you will have to sharpen your skills. Do not procrastinate! Cramming is not an effective way to study, since it does not allow you the time needed to learn the test material. The sooner you learn the format of the exam, the more comfortable you will be when you take it. FORMAT OF THE SAT II: FRENCH SUBJECT TEST The SAT II: French Test is a one-hour exam consisting of 85 to 90 multiple-choice questions - the number of items has been known to vary from one form of the test to another. The questions you'll encounter on the SAT II: French Subject Test are designed to measure the gradual development of competence in the French language acquired over a period of years. The test measures your grasp of the language in three distinct areas: - Vocabulary-in-context: Approx. 30%. Tests your knowledge of vocabulary and basic idioms within culturally authentic contexts.- Structure: 30-40%. Tests your ability to choose words or expressions that are grammatically correct within a sentence or longer paragraphs.- Reading: 30-40%. Tests your understanding of main and supporting ideas, themes, and settings of a text. Passages are drawn from texts like essays, historical works, newspapers, magazines, advertisements, and timetables. ABOUT THE REVIEW SECTIONSThe reviews in this book will teach you the skills and concepts needed to approach SAT II: French Subject Test questions. We cover sentence structure, grammar, verb conjugation, spelling, and capitalization. Systematic review will help you identify the kinds of errors that often appear in vocabulary-in-context and structure questions. By using the reviews in conjunction with the practice tests, you will be able to sharpen your skills and put yourself in the best possible position to succeed on the SAT II: French Subject Test. STUDYING FOR THE SAT II: FRENCH SUBJECT TESTIt is vital that you choose the time and place for studying that works best for you. Some students may set aside a certain number of hours every morning, while others may study at night before going to sleep. Only you can determine when and where your study time will be most effective. Be consistent and use your time wisely. Work out a study routine and stick to it! When you take the practice tests, try to make your testing conditions as much like the actual test as possible. Turn your television and radio off, and sit down at a quiet table free from distraction. Make sure to clock yourself with a timer. As you complete each practice test, score your test and thoroughly review the explanations to the questions you answered incorrectly; however, do not review too much at any one time. Concentrate on one problem area at a time by reviewing the questions and explanations, and by studying the review until you are confident you completely understand the material. Keep track of your scores. By doing so, you will be able to gauge your progress and discover general weaknesses in particular sections. You should carefully study the reviews that address your areas of difficulty; this will strengthen your skills and build your confidence. TEST-TAKING TIPSAlthough you may be unfamiliar with standardized tests such as the SAT II: French Subject Test, there are many ways to acquaint yourself with this type of examination and help alleviate your test-taking anxieties. Here are ways to help you become accustomed to the SAT II: French Subject Test, some of which may apply to other standardized tests as well. Become comfortable with the format of the SAT II: French Subject Test. When you are practicing to take the test, simulate the conditions under which you will be taking the actual test. Stay calm and pace yourself. After simulating the test only a couple of times, you will boost your chances of doing well, and you will be able to sit down for the actual exam much more confidently. Know the directions and format for each section of the test. Familiarizing yourself with the directions and format of the different test sections will not only save you time, but will also ensure that you are familiar enough with the SAT II: French Subject Test to avoid anxiety (and the mistakes caused by being anxious). Work on the easier questions first. Within each group of questions, the easier ones are usually at the beginning. If you find yourself working too long on one question, make a mark next to it in your test booklet and continue to the next question. After you answer all the questions you can, go back t...

About this edition

• Publisher: Research & Education Association,U.S.
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 087891451X
• ISBN 13: 9780878914517
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 357