EmSAT EmSAT English 5

Question 1

What does 'context clues' mean in reading?

Accepted Answer

Surrounding words and sentences that help define an unfamiliar word

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Clues found in a dictionary

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The title of the passage

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The author's biography

Question 2

Choose the correctly spelled word.

Accepted Answer

Accommodation

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Accomodation

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Acommodation

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Accomadation

Question 3

Which sentence demonstrates parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

She likes swimming, running, and biking.

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She likes swimming, to run, and biking.

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She likes to swim, running, and bike.

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She likes swim, run, and bike.

Question 4

What is the denotation of a word?

Accepted Answer

Its dictionary definition

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Its emotional association

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Its cultural meaning

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Its figurative meaning

Question 5

Identify the type of sentence: 'Close the door!'

Accepted Answer

Imperative

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Declarative

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Interrogative

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Exclamatory

Question 6

Which word best replaces 'said' to show excitement?

Accepted Answer

Exclaimed

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Mumbled

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Whispered

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Stated