Synopses & Reviews
This "Cram" series serves the reader who needs to review and learn specific material in a short period of time for the purpose of passing an important test, such as an exit exam, admissions test, vocational exam, or certification exam. In ten streamlined chapters, readers learn the most often tested vocabulary words and discover timesaving study skills and essential test-taking strategies. Each chapter has special features designed to make studying fast and efficient, including tips on handling multiple choice questions, using context to determine meaning, and easy to remember terms, rules, and shortcuts.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Ch 1: Study Skills. Ch 2: Determining Meaning from Context. Ch 3: Using Prefixes and Suffixes. Ch 4: Latin Word Roots. Ch 5: Greek Word Roots. Ch 6: Homophones and other Commonly Confused Words. Ch 7: Magnificent Modifiers. Ch 8: Versatile Verbs. Ch 9: Foreign Words and Phrases. Ch 10: $5 Words. Appendices