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CLEP cheat sheet

CLEP College Composition cheat sheet

A condensed reference for the formulas, graph-reading rules, and must-know facts most worth reviewing before exam day.

Grammar and revision essentials

  • Subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement; consistent verb tense.
  • Fix run-ons, comma splices, and fragments; use parallel structure.
  • Punctuation: commas, semicolons, apostrophes; misplaced/dangling modifiers.

Writing and research

  • Effective essays: clear thesis, organized paragraphs, specific support, logical transitions.
  • Rhetoric: identify audience, purpose, and tone; choose the most appropriate revision.
  • Research: evaluate sources, avoid plagiarism, cite correctly (MLA/APA basics).

Practice this first: Revision and editing — Recognizing the best revision of a sentence/passage is the most-tested skill.

Now put it to work — practice CLEP College Composition free

Reviewing the sheet is step one. Passers are usually hitting about 70-80% on realistic practice before test day (CLEP costs about $93, with a 3-month retake lockout on a miss), so the fastest way to know you are ready is to start answering real questions.