{"product_id":"tsi-texas-success-initiative-reading-writing-study-guide-9781493672257","title":"TSI Texas Success Initiative Reading \u0026 Writing Study Guide","description":"Our TSI Texas Success Initiative Reading and Writing Study Guide covers all of the reading and writing skills assessed on the actual TSI assessment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis study guide contains six practice tests with answers and in-depth explanations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When you study the explanations for the answers to each question, you will learn useful exam strategies and the pitfalls to avoid when taking the actual TSI test. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Since you are asked to write a persuasive essay on a controversial topic for the TSI assessment, an essay writing guide is provided in the last section of the book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e All of the texts and questions in the guide are of the same format and difficulty level as the real TSI exam. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eOur practice reading tests contain: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eliterary texts and analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eacademic and practical texts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003emain idea questions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003especific detail questions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einference questions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003equestions on the author's purpose\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eauthor's assumptions and influences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003equestions on drawing conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eunderstanding references and vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003equestions on the use of evidence and supporting arguments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003equestions on narration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecomparison and contrast questions on two passages\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eOur practice writing tests contain questions on: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003egrammar, including agreement, word choice, and style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003erevising and combining sentences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einserting words into sentences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003einserting sentences into a passage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eavoiding stylistic errors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esentence logic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esentence correction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esentence reconstruction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eOur essay writing section contains: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003egrammar tips and exercises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epunctuation tips and exercises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eavoiding common essay errors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eimproving and developing sentence structure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esentence structure exercises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ewhat examiners look for in your essay structure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esample essays for you to study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eClick on the \"Look Inside\" icon on the book cover at the left side of the screen to see a free sample of this publication.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You may also be interested in our other publication entitled: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTSI Texas Success Initiative Math Practice Tests\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50581873950994,"sku":"9781493672257","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_55a782ee-9378-46a7-b778-9a444a408211.jpg?v=1732017907","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tsi-texas-success-initiative-reading-writing-study-guide-9781493672257","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}