Typical Questions
- "Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?"
How to Approach
- Align sentence form with the emphasis, tone, or style of the surrounding context
- Pick revisions that best match rhetorical tone (formal, urgent, reflective)
- Requires seeing how a structure changes the sentence's effect
Typical Trap and Quick Fix
- Choosing a grammatically fine sentence that undermines voice
- Ask: "Does this feel in tune with the rest of the paragraph?"
Signal Clues
- Tone markers or shifts; sudden change in formality, mood, or emphasis