New SAT Writing and Language

The New SAT Writing and Language section focuses on grammar, usage, and clarity in writing through various passages and questions.

Study Strategies

Process of Elimination

Smart Answer Choices

When you’re unsure of the answer, use the process of elimination! Cross out options that are clearly wrong—like those with obvious grammar errors, off-topic ideas, or awkward phrasing. The fewer choices left, the better your odds.

How To Do It

  • Read each answer carefully.
  • Eliminate answers with mistakes or that don’t fit.
  • Choose the best from what remains.

This strategy works for both grammar and logical flow questions.

Examples

  • Crossing out answers with subject-verb disagreement.

  • Eliminating choices that add irrelevant information.