EmSAT EmSAT English 4

Question 1

Which word correctly fills the blank: 'The students were ___ by the complexity of the problem.'

Accepted Answer

overwhelmed

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overflowed

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overrun

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overused

Question 2

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the topic and state the writer's position

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To summarize the conclusion

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To list evidence

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To define key terms

Question 3

Which verb tense describes an action that started in the past and continues now?

Accepted Answer

Present perfect

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Simple past

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Past perfect

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Future simple

Question 4

Choose the antonym of 'benevolent'.

Accepted Answer

Malevolent

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Kind

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Generous

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Charitable

Question 5

In a persuasive essay, what is a 'counterargument'?

Accepted Answer

An argument against your position that you then refute

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Your strongest argument

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A list of evidence

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The conclusion of your essay

Question 6

Which literary device is used in: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

Accepted Answer

Personification

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Alliteration