English Language Flashcards

In EmSAT English, which sentence uses the correct form of the comparative adjective?

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).

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The student _____ the exam despite minimal preparation.'

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.

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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.

Which sentence contains a grammatical error?

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.

What type of context clue is used in: 'The arid desert, dry and barren, stretched for miles.'?

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.

Which transition word best shows a cause-and-effect relationship?

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.