In anime and manga, a nosebleed refers to a male character’s manly interest in an attractive female character. In college entrance tests, though, a nosebleed is a sure sign that one is struggling with the English section of the exam.
Fortunately, the old cliché “to be forewarned is to be forearmed” still holds true today. To get a better idea of what to expect (and consequently, what to prepare for) as far as college entrance exam English grammar and reading are concerned, please consult the following list:
Vocabulary
- word meanings
- homonyms, synonyms and antonyms
- words that people commonly confuse
Grammar and Composition
- punctuation
- capitalization
- modifiers
- sentence construction
- sentence correction
- spelling
- parts and figures of speech
- analogies: similes and metaphors
- phrases and clauses
- voices (active and passive)
- essay writing (may not applicable for all college entrance exams)
Reading and Comprehension
- poetry
- essays
- articles
- short stories
- mythology and fables
- speeches
- local and international literature
- famous authors
- literary/textual criticism: plot, themes, style, summaries, etc.
- inference
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