PSAT Prep. Trimming sentences- What is it? Defined as ignoring the “nonessential” parts of a sentence. Helps spot subject/verb disagreement Helps to check. - ppt download

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How do you trim a sentence? Step I: Cross out all nonessential prepositional phrases Prepositions include: to, from, of, for, by, in, before, with, beyond, or up. Can put them in this sentence and it will make sense: The squirrel ran ______ the tree. Prepositional phrases start with a prepositions and end with nouns (object of the preposition)
Revision: The League of Nations never established itself because it lacked viable economic programs and the support of the larger countries.