Preparation material for CLEP College Composition

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My "go to" for the rules is a book my high school teacher recommended years ago and it still works for quick answers:

William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White's "The Elements of Style"

You may recognize the name E.B White…He wrote, "Charlotte's Web"

Another book that actually "reads" more than explains the rules (it does that too, but it's put together more like a story than the above) is:

Painless Grammar by Rebecca Elliott, Ph.D.

Of course if you just need a refresher on nouns, verbs, interjections, etc. I still love the old "School House Rock videos".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnXUWJz0sE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOiI7mlUZV0

Schoolhouse Rock: Grammar - Unpack Your Adjectives Music Video - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4dzuuPlHJg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPoBE-E8VOc

And I am a fan of the following websites:

College Composition CLEP Study Guide - Free-Clep-Prep.com

English 104: College Composition Course - Online Video Lessons | Education Portal

And of course this site, the flashcards and the exam specific feedback.

That should totally help…I always use an outline to set up my paper BEFORE I even start writing, it keeps things on task and organized.

Intro
I. a
b.
c

II. a
b.
c.

III a.
b.
c.

Conclusion


Pace yourself if you have the written version of the test. Budget your time so you don't have to scramble at the end.

Best of Luck!
Tara

Hi,

I was wondering, aside from the REA College Composition book (which I skimmed through quickly at BN) what book/s or online material would be worth reviewing or purchasing to get my grammar and writing skills up to par for this CLEP? I'm rusty on the grammar and essay writing. Currently, I have the "McGraw-Hill Handbook of English Grammar and Usage, 2nd Edition" in my amazon wish list.

I don't want to rely on the REA guide alone after purchasing the REA Spanish CLEP guide; banghead which was a waste of time and money! I’ve since purchased another book to help me prepare para la prueba de español.

Any tips or recommendations would be great.