The Skill Builders help students prepare for the specific skills and subjects tested on an exam. They are designed to tutor students on every skill level, from high school to graduate or professional school. Keys are included to show students which chapters to study for specific tests. REA’s Verbal Builder reviews all verbal questions covered on standardized tests such as the ACT, CBEST, CLEP, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, PSAT, SAT, and other state teacher exams. The book is comprised of chapter reviews in grammar and usage, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and essay writing. Each chapter includes practice tests, drills, and helpful strategies.

REA ... Real review, Real practice, Real results. REA's COOP and HSPT Catholic and Private High School Entrance Exams Study Guides! Are you prepared to excel on these state high-stakes assessment exams? * Find out what you know and what you should know * Use REA's advice and tips to ready yourself for proper study and practice Sharpen your knowledge and skills * The book's full subject review refreshes knowledge and covers all topics on the official exams: COOP: Sequences, Analogies, Memory, Verbal Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Concepts and Applications, and Language Expression. HSPT: Verbal Skills, Quantitative Skills, Reading, Mathematics, and Language Skills * Smart and friendly lessons reinforce necessary skills * Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test * Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study * Color icons and graphics highlight important concepts and tasks Practice for real * Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with two full-length practice tests, one for each exam, plus two more optional HSPT tests * Chart your progress with detailed explanations of each answer * Boost confidence with test-taking strategies and focused drills Ideal for Classroom, Family, or Solo Test Preparation! REA has helped generations of students study smart and excel on the important tests. REA’s study guides for state-required exams are teacher-recommended and written by experts who have mastered the test.

This book provides a comprehensive verbal and vocabulary builder for the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT. Includes over 1700 words commonly seen on these tests, together with methods and tools designed to teach the meaning of words in context. Book uses "self reference," antonyms, synonyms, and context to impact word meanings in a user friendly, easy to learn manner.

REA's MAXnotes for John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.

Written by California professors familiar with this regional exam, REA's CBEST test preparation guide includes comprehensive reviews in reading, mathematics, and essay writing. Three full-length tests modeled after the actual CBEST exam are provided. Detailed explanations are provided for the answers to each question. For prospective educators who wish to obtain certification within California and/or Oregon.

REA's MAXnotes for Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.