EmSAT English Flashcards

What is the function of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

Answer: To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

The topic sentence introduces the main idea of a body paragraph. Every sentence in the paragraph should relate to and support this topic sentence.

Which sentence uses 'their', 'there', and 'they're' correctly?

Answer: They're going to their house over there.

'They're' = they are, 'their' = possessive, 'there' = a place. 'They're going to their house over there' uses all three correctly.

What does 'genre' mean in literature?

Answer: A category of literature with common characteristics

Genre refers to a category of literature defined by shared characteristics such as style, form, or content. Examples include fiction, poetry, drama, and non-fiction.

Choose the word that best shows cause and effect: '___ the heavy rain, the match was cancelled.'

Answer: Because of

'Because of' indicates a cause-and-effect relationship. The heavy rain was the cause; the cancelled match was the effect.

Which type of writing describes how to do something step by step?

Answer: Expository

Expository writing explains, informs, or describes how something works or how to do something. It is factual and organized logically, often using steps.

What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph?

Answer: To restate the thesis and summarize key points

A concluding paragraph wraps up the essay by restating the thesis in new words and summarizing the main points made throughout the essay.