ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS 7 Version 1 English Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which language convention is violated in the sentence: 'The gist of the saying went something like this: If a person wants to get ahead in life, you have to be willing to work for it'?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The violation in the sentence is the incorrect punctuation of the introductory clause. A colon should not be used after 'this' and before 'If' as it is not introducing a list or an explanation. The correct structure would be: 'The gist of the saying went something like this; if a person wants to get ahead in life, you have to be willing to work for it.' The semicolon correctly separates the introductory clause from the subsequent independent clause.
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Question 2 of 5
Which of the following parts of speech describes the word 'incredibly' as used in the sentence: 'The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and heat in the summer'?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the sentence provided, 'incredibly' is used to modify the adjective 'small,' indicating the degree of smallness. Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this context, 'incredibly' functions as an adverb by providing more information on the extent of the adjective 'small.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'adverb.' Adverbs answer questions like 'how,' 'when,' 'where,' 'why,' or 'to what extent' and can modify adjectives to provide more detail or context. In this case, 'incredibly' modifies 'small,' demonstrating the degree of smallness, making it an adverb in this sentence.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements about a paragraph's concluding sentence is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'It summarizes the paragraph's main point.' The concluding sentence of a paragraph typically restates the main idea or central theme of that paragraph. It serves to bring closure and reinforce the key points discussed in the paragraph, providing a sense of completion to the reader. While the topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph, the concluding sentence ties everything together by summarizing what has been discussed within the paragraph itself, not necessarily the entire essay. Therefore, option B is the most accurate description of the function of a paragraph's concluding sentence.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A complex sentence contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. In choice A, 'When Jung-hoon found a seat on the bus' is the dependent clause, and 'he hoped he would have a quiet ride' is the independent clause, making it a complex sentence. Choices B, C, and D do not contain this structure; therefore, they are not complex sentences. Choice B is a compound sentence with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Choice C is a simple sentence with only one independent clause. Choice D is also a simple sentence with only one independent clause.
Question 5 of 5
The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her...............
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct spelling in this context is 'conscience,' which refers to an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior. In the given scenario, the person is feeling guilty about lying, which aligns with the concept of conscience. It is important to understand the correct spelling to ensure effective communication and comprehension in written contexts.