ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS 7 Version 1 English Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
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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 is a compound sentence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. In choice C, 'He ran' and 'she ran faster' are two independent clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction 'but,' making it a compound sentence. The conjunction 'but' connects the two independent clauses, each capable of standing alone as a complete sentence.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 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.