EmSAT English Flashcards

Choose the correct article: '___ honest man is hard to find.'

Answer: An

'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. Although 'honest' starts with 'h', the 'h' is silent, so it sounds like 'onest' — requiring 'an'.

Which sentence is written in passive voice?

Answer: The meal was cooked by the chef.

Passive voice places the object of the action as the subject. 'The meal was cooked by the chef' follows the passive structure: subject + was/were + past participle.

What is the main idea of a paragraph called?

Answer: Topic sentence

The topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph. All other sentences in the paragraph support or elaborate on this central idea.

Select the correct comparative form: 'This exam is ___ than the last one.'

Answer: more difficult

'Difficult' is a multi-syllable adjective, so the comparative form uses 'more' before it: 'more difficult'. We do not add '-er' to long adjectives.

Which word is a synonym for 'abundant'?

Answer: Plentiful

'Abundant' means existing in large quantities. 'Plentiful' is a direct synonym, also meaning available in large amounts.

In academic writing, which tone is most appropriate?

Answer: Formal and objective

Academic writing requires a formal, objective tone. It avoids slang, personal emotions, and humor, focusing instead on evidence and clear reasoning.