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If Youre Taking the COMPASS Exam and Need to Improve Your English Language Skills, Doug French is Here to Help!Doug Frenchs Verbal Review for the COMPASS Exam
Written in a lively and unique format, Doug Frenchs Verbal Review for the COMPASS Exam contains everything COMPASS test-takers need to know.
Focused, easy-to-follow review chapters cover all the English language skills tested on the verbal section of the COMPASS and provide an excellent guide to writing an essay. Drills and examples throughout the book build skills and explain key concepts.
The book includes two practice tests based on actual COMPASS test questions. Detailed explanations of answers help you identify your strengths and weaknesses while reinforcing your knowledge. We dont just say which answers are right, we explain why the other answer choices are wrong, so youll be prepared on exam day. Doug French also gives you study tips, strategies, and confidence-boosting advice to help you tackle the COMPASS.
Doug Frenchs Verbal Review for the COMPASS is just part of REAs COMPASS prep package! Weve also developed a test prep for the math portion of the exam, Bob Millers Math Review for the COMPASS Exam.
REA's COMPASS test prep gets you ready for the verbal portion of the exam!
What is the COMPASS?
The COMPASS is a computer-adaptive college placement exam used by high schools, technical schools, community colleges, and four-year colleges across the country. It evaluates the math, English language, and writing skill levels of incoming students. A high score on the COMPASS helps students advance to higher-level college classes.
Synopsis
Dont let poor verbal skills drag your COMPASS score down! Use DOUG FRENCHS VERBAL PREP FOR THE COMPASS EXAM to help place you in the classes where you belong! Doug Frenchs Verbal Prep for the COMPASS Exam
The Most Complete COMPASS Verbal ReviewEverything you need to know for the verbal portion of the COMPASS exam. Our easy-to-understand review chapters cover the writing skills—including advice on essay writing—and reading skills youll need for the test. Drills, strategies, and examples throughout the book reinforce key COMPASS concepts. The Best COMPASS Practice Exams Available
Includes 2 full-length practice tests based on actual COMPASS exam questions to help you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses. Each practice exam includes every question type you can expect to see on the verbal portion of the COMPASS. Total Explanations of COMPASS Questions & Answers
Each COMPASS practice test comes with detailed feedback on every question. We dont just say which answers are right - we explain why the other answer choices are wrong -so youll be prepared for the COMPASS! Master Your Verbal Skills with Doug Frenchs Method!
Author, teacher, and course developer, Doug French has taught students the ins and outs of standardized tests for nearly 20 years. Doug says: "If youre used to stressing about standardized tests, you can stop now. This book is set up to guide you through the format of the COMPASS, increase your appreciation of English grammar, help you improve your reading comprehension skills, and review the best techniques for writing an essay."
About the Author
Doug French has worked in test-preparation since he first signed on with The Princeton Review in 1992. He has worked as an author, instructor, and course developer for the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, and way too many other standardized oppressions, until he became a full-time teacher, with summers off and everything, in 2004. He now works as a freelance writer in New York City.
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CONTENTS Acknowledgments
About the Author
About Research & Education Association