ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS 7 Version 1 English Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In the sentence, 'The masked villain silently laughed while watching the hero struggle to escape,' what part of speech is the word 'silently'?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The word 'silently' is an adverb in this sentence as it modifies the verb 'laughed' by describing how the villain laughed. Adverbs often describe how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed. In this case, 'silently' describes the manner in which the villain laughed, making it an adverb. Adjectives describe nouns, verbs show action or state of being, prepositions show relationships between words in a sentence, and adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
I had to rack my brain and plumb the depths of my resources to overcome the foul consequences of my previous vice. Which of the following homophones should be used to correct the sentence above?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the given sentence, the correct homophone to use is 'plumb,' which means to explore or examine thoroughly. 'Wrack' should be 'rack,' and 'foul' should be 'fowl' to maintain the context. Therefore, the correct choice is 'plumb' as it fits perfectly in the sentence to convey the intended meaning. 'Rack' in this context means to strain or stretch one's brain, and 'fowl' refers to birds, which are unrelated to the context of exploring resources.
Question 3 of 5
In the word 'circumnavigation,' the Latin prefix 'circum' means to move in which of the following directions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Latin prefix 'circum' means 'around.' In 'circumnavigation,' it indicates moving around, such as in the case of traveling around the globe. Therefore, the correct direction associated with the prefix 'circum' is 'around,' making choice A the correct answer. So, 'circum' denotes movement around a particular point or object, reflecting the concept of encircling or surrounding.
Question 4 of 5
In which of the following situations is a citation needed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A citation is needed when using someone else's work, such as song lyrics, to support a point to avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original creator. In this scenario, the student should provide a citation for the song lyrics used to adhere to academic integrity and acknowledge the source of the lyrics.
Question 5 of 5
In the sentence, 'The job applicants were shown to an anteroom, where they wanted to be called for their interviews,' what is the meaning of the prefix 'ante'?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The prefix 'ante' means 'before.' An anteroom is a room that comes before the main room, serving as a waiting area. In this context, 'ante' indicates a position or condition prior to something else happening, aligning with the idea that the job applicants were waiting to be called for their interviews in the anteroom.