Brian McElroy's Tutoring Blog
The New ACT Essay / Writing SectionPosted 2021-07-11 The New ACT Essay / Writing Test is here. Learn all about the new changes and read 2 sample essays that I authored. Keep Reading |
Free Explanations to Selected new SAT Questions from Tests #1-9, and PSATs #1 and #2.Posted 2021-07-11 Check out my Free Visual Explanations to many of the new SAT Questions from Tests #1-9, and PSATs #1 and #2, along with download links to each of the tests, scoring sheets, answer explanations, and answer sheets. Keep Reading |
How to Navigate the Free GRE PowerPrep softwarePosted 2021-07-11 A definitive guide to the sometimes frustrating, but well worth it, Free GRE PowerPrep software from ETS, containing two official CATs (Computer Adaptive Tests). Keep Reading |
GRE Vocabulary: OpaquePosted 2021-07-11 opaque (adjective) : something that is cloudy, blurry, or difficult to understand. "oh PAKE" Think : an opaque lake. If you don't want to get sick this summer, then I don't recommend swimming in an opaque lake. Keep Reading |
Who (subject) vs. Whom (object) vs. Who (modifier): Who called whom?Posted 2021-07-11 Brian tackles the who vs. whom issue. Keep Reading |
How to Identify the Assumptions in an Argument / The Elements of an ArgumentPosted 2021-07-11 How to Identify the Assumptions in an Argument / The Elements of an Argument Keep Reading |
"Whether" vs. "Whether or Not": Can I always remove the "or not"?Posted 2021-07-11 "Whether" vs. 'Whether or Not' : Can I always remove the "or not"? Keep Reading |
"If" vs. "Whether": Do you know (if/whether) you understand the difference?Posted 2021-07-11 These days, the word "if" is often incorrectly substituted for of the word "whether". Here's the rule : The word "if" should be used in preparation for 1 scenario only. For example : Keep Reading |
"I am well" vs. "I am good": The Correct Answer May Surprise You.Posted 2021-07-11 Don't worry; if you're one of the many people who says "I am well" and/or "I feel differently" (both incorrect) during normal conversation, then I won't feel good (yes, James Brown had it right all along!) about correcting you. ; ) Keep Reading |
GRE Vocabulary: InveiglePosted 2021-07-11 inveigle (verb) "in-VAY-gull" : to entice, lure (a person), aquire or win (a thing) through deception or flattery. Think : inveigle a bagel. I was able to inveigle a bagel by impressing the bagel store owner with my fluent Polish. Keep Reading |
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