by: Jacqueline Byrne
Michael Ashley
Release Date: 23 September, 2004, Media: Paperback
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Book Description
A fun way to build vocabulary and boost SAT vocabulary words scores. Word puzzles are a proven tool for building vocabulary. They nudge the puzzler gently toward shades of meaning, synonym recognition, contextual interpretation, and making educated guesses--all the mental tricks needed to do well on the SAT verbal section.
In SAT Vocabulary Express, a top test-prep coach teams up with a leading crossword puzzle author to offer students a fun, effective alternative to standard vocabulary builders. A unique learning tool for breaking the code in the SAT verbal section, this book features: Dozens of crosswords, anagrams, acrostics, cryptograms, and other fun, skill-building puzzles Brainteasers that stimulate vocabulary mastery Tips and techniques for using the puzzles to pump up vocabularies to unprecedented levels--painlessly!
Rating 4 - Vocabulary Fun
I am about to retake the SAT 12 years after high school, so that I can teach for Kaplan. I bought this book to help me study, after realizing that the vocabulary may be tougher than I imagined. Vocabulary Express is a great book (so far), and it makes an otherwise dry task much more interesting. I definitely recommend the book; I refrain from giving it 5 stars, however, due to a couple of faults:
1) There are some typos in the Anagram puzzles that necessitate looking up the answer in the back of the book. (Example: The word RUMBA is to be unscrambled in one puzzle, and the correct answer is URBAN. Thus, the 'M' should be an 'N'.
2) The instructions to the Word Within Word puzzles state that "each word must be at least four letters long". However, the book counted three letter words as correct and did not list (whether intentionally or unintentionally) all of the possible answers.
Despite the editing errors, I would still highly recommend this book as a great alternative to memorizing lists of vocabulary words.
Rating 5 - For those in need of Sat vocabulary words help
What a great way for students to prepare for the SAT! Being a high school senior, I had no intentions on studying the dictionary to prepare for the SAT, and when I found this book I was relieved to know there was a fun way to study vocab. The authors of this book did a great job of providing a new, exciting way to prepare for the College Board exams.
The puzzles and acrostics helped break down the words and figure out the meanings. I always feared the vocabulary on the SAT's but after reading this book (learning new words on top of learning great new methods) I have a new confidence for taking the SAT. I recommend "SAT Vocabulary Express" to anyone who plans on taking these tests in the future!
Perfect for SAT Vocabulary Words testing.
Rating 5 - Smart and friendly
I bought this book for my two teenagers and was totally impressed by the clever techniques and the positive attitude. It feels as though you have a friendly coach at your side encouraging your every move. You're not going it alone. Thanks for the guidance and support.
