AP® English Language
and Composition
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to get you through exam day.
August 1, 2021
What’s Tested on the AP English Language and Composition Exam?
The AP English Language and Composition exam tests your reading and writing skills. Read on to learn about the structure of the exam, question types, and more.
August 1, 2021
Top 5 Tips for the AP English Language and Composition Exam
Preparing for the AP English Language and Composition exam can be overwhelming. Read on for our top tips for AP English Lang and Comp success.
August 1, 2021
Top Reading Techniques for the AP English Language and Composition Exam
Having good reading comprehension skills is key to success on the AP English Language and Composition exam. Read on for some reading techniques that will help you get a great AP English Lang and Comp score.
August 1, 2021
How to Answer the AP English Language and Composition Essay Questions
We will walk you through how to answer the AP English Language and Composition essay questions, including detailed steps and strategy.
August 1, 2021
AP English Language and Composition Exam Sample Essay Questions
You'll be required to write three essays on the AP English Language and Composition exam. Learn about the requirements for each and read some sample essay prompts.
August 1, 2021
AP English Language and Composition Exam Multiple-Choice Questions
The AP English Language and Composition Exam tests your reading and writing skills. Read on to learn about the structure of the exam's multiple-choice question types.
August 21, 2021
AP English Language and Composition: Sample Rhetorical Analysis and Synthesis Questions
The Rhetorical Analysis and Synthesis Essays are two of the three essays you’ll need to write as part of the AP English Language and Composition Exam. Read on for a sample of each, as well as tips for how to answer them.
August 21, 2021
AP English Language and Composition Essay Scoring
When it comes time to make judgments about writing, the word "effectively" comes up repeatedly. It’s a popular word because it’s easy to use. But it’s also hard to define. It means so much, and yet so little. You probably know effective writing when you see it, but what the AP folks have in mind is the thoughtful organization of ideas, appropriate word choice, proper syntax, varied sentence structure, a mature style of writing, sensible paragraphing, coherent development, and correct mechanics (grammar, spelling, and punctuation).