ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS 7 Version 1 English Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following best represents the meaning of the word 'indiscriminate'?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'miscellaneous.' 'Indiscriminate' means done at random or without careful judgment. In this context, 'miscellaneous' is the closest synonym representing this lack of discrimination or selectivity. The other options do not accurately capture the essence of 'indiscriminate.' 'Selective' implies making choices, the opposite of 'indiscriminate.' 'Noisy' and 'distinct' are unrelated to the meaning of 'indiscriminate.' Therefore, 'miscellaneous' is the most appropriate choice that aligns with the definition of 'indiscriminate.'
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Question 2 of 5
Which of the following options is the correct plural spelling?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct plural spelling of 'thesis' is 'theses,' making option A incorrect. Option B, 'parentheses,' is the correct plural form of 'parenthesis.' Option C, 'data,' is already in its plural form and does not require alteration. Option D, 'syllabi,' is the correct plural of 'syllabus,' making it the right answer to this question.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct sentence is 'The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.' The word 'loose' is the correct spelling to describe something not firmly fixed in place. The phrase 'could have fallen off' is the grammatically correct way to express the possibility of something falling. 'Could of' and 'could've' are frequently confused with 'could have,' which is the correct form. Therefore, option C is the only one that is both grammatically correct and accurately conveys the intended meaning.
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
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.