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HOW THIS BOOK IS ORGANIZED
If you are preparing for any version of the TOEFL, you are not alone. Almost
a million people all over the world took the TOEFL last year. A high score on
this test is an essential step in being admitted to graduate or undergraduate
programs at almost all colleges and universities in North America. But
preparing for this test can be a difficult, often frustrating experience.
Peterson’s Master TOEFL Writing Skills, used as a self-tutor, will help you
improve your writing skills.
• Top 10 Strategies to Raise Your Score gives you test-taking strategies.
• Part I includes basic information about the TOEFL writing section.
• Part II provides a diagnostic test to determine your strengths and
weaknesses.
• Part III provides the basic grammar and writing review. The exercises
progress from relatively simple to relatively difficult as you continue
through the book. Various skills, such as error identification and writing
style, are reviewed.
• Part IV includes three additional practice writing tests. They will show
you how well you have mastered the writing skills presented in this book.
SPECIAL STUDY FEATURES
Peterson’s Master TOEFL Writing Skills is designed to be user-friendly. To this
end, it includes features to make your preparation much more efficient.
Overview
The review chapter begins with a bulleted overview, listing the topics to be
covered in the chapter. This will allow you to quickly target the areas in which
you are most interested.

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Summing It Up
The review chapter ends with a point-by-point summary that captures the most important

concepts. They are a convenient way to review the chapter’s key points.
Bonus Information
Look in the page margins of your book for the following test prep tool:
NOTE
Notes highlight critical information about a concept in the review section. These notes will
provide you with additional study tools.
YOU’RE WELL ON YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS
Remember that knowledge is power. By using Peterson’s Master TOEFL Writing Skills as a
supplement to your other TOEFL test preparation, you will fine-tune your writing skills and
abilities.
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TOP 10 STRATEGIES TO RAISE YOUR SCORE
1. As with other sections of the TOEFL, be familiar with the directions and
examples so you can begin work immediately.
2. Come up with a plan. Make sure your essay has an introduction, a body, and

a conclusion.
3. Brainstorm for 3 to 5 minutes. Write down words and phrases that are
related to your topic.
4. Write simple sentences to help you put your ideas into a complete form.
5. Order your ideas in a logical pattern to support your thesis.
6. Use specific, detailed examples from your thoughts to develop your ideas.
7. Choose effective words and include transitional words and phrases to
unify your work.
8. Set aside 2–4 minutes for revising, editing, and proofreading. Make sure
everything you included says what you mean.
9. Make sure you have written about the given prompt only and that you
have answered the question completely.
10. Concentration is another important factor. Your practice and hard work
will help you.


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ABBREVIATIONS
The following is a list of the abbreviations used in the review sections of this book.
adj. adjective
adv. adverb
aux. auxiliary
cl. clause
CN count noun
comp. comparative
conj. conjunction
d.o. direct object
fut. future
infin. (or to 1 V) infinitive

i.o. indirect object
irr. irregular
n noun
ncn non-count noun
neg. negative
obj. object
part. participle
past part. past participle
past perf. past perfect
perf. part. perfect participle
pl. plural
prep. preposition
pres. present
pron. pronoun
qw question word
s subject
sing. singular
suprl. superlative
to 1 have 1 past part. perfect infinitive
to 1 v (or infin.) infinitive
v simple form of the verb
v 1 ing present participle or gerund
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ART I

TOEFL WRITING BASICS

CHAPTER 1 All About TOEFL Writing