EmSAT English Language — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In EmSAT English, which sentence uses the correct form of the comparative adjective?
- She is more taller than her sister.
- She is taller than her sister. (Correct answer)
- She is most tall than her sister.
- She is the tallest than her sister.
Correct answer: She is taller than her sister.
For one-syllable adjectives like 'tall,' the comparative form is 'taller,' not 'more taller' (which is a double comparative error).
Question 2: Which word best completes the sentence: 'The student _____ the exam despite minimal preparation.'
- passed (Correct answer)
- past
- pasted
- paced
Correct answer: passed
'Passed' is the past tense of the verb 'pass,' meaning to succeed in an exam. 'Past' is a preposition/noun/adjective, not a verb.
Question 3: What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
- To provide background information
- To present the central argument or claim of the essay (Correct answer)
- To list the sources used
- To summarize the conclusion
Correct answer: To present the central argument or claim of the essay
A thesis statement presents the central argument or main claim that the essay will support, typically appearing at the end of the introduction paragraph.
Question 4: Which sentence contains a grammatical error?
- Neither the students nor the teacher was present.
- The committee have decided to postpone the meeting. (Correct answer)
- Each of the participants has completed the survey.
- If I were you, I would reconsider the offer.
Correct answer: The committee have decided to postpone the meeting.
In standard English, 'committee' as a collective noun takes a singular verb: 'The committee has decided.' British English may accept the plural form, but EmSAT follows standard conventions.
Question 5: What type of context clue is used in: 'The arid desert, dry and barren, stretched for miles.'?
- Contrast clue
- Definition clue
- Synonym clue (Correct answer)
- Example clue
Correct answer: Synonym clue
'Dry and barren' are synonyms that explain the meaning of 'arid,' providing synonym context clues to help readers understand the unfamiliar word.
Question 6: Which transition word best shows a cause-and-effect relationship?
- However
- Furthermore
- Consequently (Correct answer)
- Similarly
Correct answer: Consequently
'Consequently' indicates a result or effect of a previous action or condition, making it a cause-and-effect transition. 'However' shows contrast, 'furthermore' adds information, and 'similarly' shows comparison.
EmSAT English Language
In EmSAT English, which sentence uses the correct form of the comparative adjective?