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This comprehensive English study guide is a complete revision and learning resource designed to support students in building strong language, writing, and analytical skills. It covers everything needed to improve performance in both coursework and exams, from foundational grammar to advanced writing and comprehension techniques. The grammar section clearly explains essential rules, helping you understand sentence structure, punctuation, and common errors so you can write with accuracy and confidence. Alongside this, vocabulary support helps you expand your word knowledge and improve expression in both written and spoken English. A major focus of this guide is essay writing. You’ll learn how to plan effectively, structure coherent paragraphs, develop strong arguments, and write clear conclusions that meet academic expectations. Step-by-step explanations make it easier to apply these techniques in real exam situations. The reading comprehension and text analysis sections help you interpret a wide range of texts, identify key ideas, and understand literary techniques such as imagery, tone, and structure. These skills are essential for answering exam questions with precision and insight. Designed for both exam preparation and long-term skill development, this study guide is ideal for students at high school or college level, as well as ESL learners looking to strengthen their English abilities.

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Preparation for English Placement Test
[Short Version]


Name_____________________


Peirce College




Preparation for English Placement Test – Peirce College

Table of Contents

,Units of Study ……………………………………………………………………………….. 1

The Writing Process and the Five Paragraph Essay: Notes …………………………………. 3

Sample Essay …………………………………………………………………………………11

Fragments, Run-ons, and Comma Splices ……………………………………………………16

Subject-Verb Agreement ……………………………………………………………………..23

Pronouns ………………………………………………………………………………………26

Commas ……………………………………………………………………………………….31

Semicolons, Colons, and Quotation Marks …………………………………………………..34

Answers to Exercises …………………………………………………………………………38

, Eng. Placement Test Prep. Short Version – p. 1



Preparation for English Placement Test – Peirce College
Short Version




Unit 1:
 Read, view, and study material on Writing Process and 5-Paragraph Essay Format.
Video links: Pause and take notes on videos as you watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRKp4E7szSQ (writing process)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uSJEiNZ1rE (5-paragraph essay)

 Study Sample Essay on p. 11: “Strengthening Society’s Values.”




Unit 2:
 Read, view, and study material on run-ons, comma splices, and sentence fragments.
Video links: Pause and take notes on videos as you watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlNmxljAmZ8 – fragments and run-ons.




Unit 3:
 Read, view, and study material on subject-verb agreement and pronoun agreement.
Video links: Pause and take notes on videos as you watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37XBATSQm8U – subject-verb agreement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmOy4vnZV78 – pronoun agreement




E. Massey – 8-April-2016

, Eng. Placement Test Prep. Short Version – p. 2




Unit 4:
 Read, view, and study comma and semicolon rules.
Video links: Pause and take notes on videos as you watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk8XYgyHZgk – commas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8uQESW76to – semicolons.




Unit 5:
 Review handouts on sentence structure, grammar, and mechanics.




Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRKp4E7szSQ - writing process
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uSJEiNZ1rE - 5-paragraph essay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlNmxljAmZ8 – fragments and run-ons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37XBATSQm8U – subject-verb agreement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmOy4vnZV78 – pronoun agreement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk8XYgyHZgk – commas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8uQESW76to – semicolons.




E. Massey – 8-April-2016

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