ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS 7 Version 1 English Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it vividly describes a typical scene at a county fair, mentioning a specific attraction, the Ferris wheel, and setting the ambiance by mentioning the night sky. This creates a vivid image for the reader, capturing the essence of a county fair. Choices B, C, and D do not specifically capture the essence of a county fair's descriptive passage, as they focus on different aspects such as suggestions for competitions and events happening around the fairgrounds, rather than painting a descriptive picture of the fair itself.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
What is the term for the spaces between the ribs that contain the veins?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct term for the spaces between the ribs that contain the veins is 'intercostal spaces.' Intercostal spaces are the specific anatomical regions between the ribs where the veins are located. The term 'costal spaces' in option B is incorrect as 'costal' pertains to the ribs themselves, not the spaces between them. Option C, 'spaces,' is too general and does not identify the anatomical location. Option D, 'inter spaces,' is not a valid anatomical term. Therefore, the correct answer is 'intercostal spaces,' which precisely describes the spaces between the ribs.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sentence D is the correct choice as it follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization. In this sentence, each direct quote is enclosed in double quotation marks. The capitalization within the quotes is accurate, and the punctuation is correctly placed inside the quotes. Remember, in dialogue, punctuation and capitalization rules should be followed to ensure clarity and correctness. The correct answer, sentence D, maintains consistency in capitalization and punctuation within the dialogue, making it the most appropriate choice among the options provided.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct use of apostrophes is to show possession. In sentence B, 'women's' correctly indicates possession, showing that the things belong to the women. In sentence A, 'home's' is also correct for showing possession. However, sentence C incorrectly uses an apostrophe to indicate plural instead of possession. In sentence D, the correct form should be 'my grandparents' without an additional 's' after the apostrophe to show possession.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'If fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.' In this sentence, 'fewer' is correctly used to refer to countable items, and 'people' is a countable noun. 'Effect' is the correct term to describe the result of fewer people watching the television series. The usage of 'affect' in choices B and C is incorrect; 'affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is a noun meaning result or consequence. Therefore, choice A is the only option that is both grammatically correct and uses the appropriate terms in the context provided.