English and Language Usage TEAS

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it clearly explains the appropriate context for using the word "ain't." Academic writing requires standard language usage, and "ain't" is considered colloquial and informal. It emphasizes the importance of using formal language in academic settings. Choice A is incorrect because the word "ain't" may not be in some dictionaries, but that doesn't mean it isn't used or accepted in certain contexts. Choice B is incorrect as it implies that being in college determines the appropriateness of using "ain't," which is not a valid justification. Choice C is incorrect as it unfairly stigmatizes the word as sounding uneducated; language is diverse and context-dependent.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Check to see that the coffee maker in the breakroom is unplugged. This task is important to prevent any potential fire hazards or energy waste. Unplugging the coffee maker ensures electrical safety and reduces energy consumption. It also promotes a culture of responsibility and consideration for others in the workplace. The other choices are incorrect because they do not address any specific task that contributes to safety or efficiency in the office. Choice A is irrelevant and does not provide any meaningful action to benefit the office environment. Choices C and D are vague and do not offer any practical guidance on what needs to be done before leaving the office.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Complex. The sentence contains an independent clause "I accepted the change of seasons" and a dependent clause "Although I wished it were summer." The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, making it a complex sentence. The other choices are incorrect because the sentence does not consist of two independent clauses (Compound), it is not a single independent clause with no dependent clauses (Simple), and it does not have two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses (Compound-Complex).

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Parallelism. Parallelism refers to having consistent grammatical structure in a sentence. In the given sentence, there is a lack of parallelism because the verbs in the list are not in the same form. To correct this, the sentence should be revised to have all the verbs in the same form, such as 'travel to Italy, take a Mediterranean cruise, visit Pompeii, and eat a lot of Italian food.' Summary: - Choice B (Sentence fragment) is incorrect because the sentence is a complete sentence. - Choice C (Misplaced modifier) is incorrect as there are no misplaced modifiers in the sentence. - Choice D (Subject-verb agreement) is incorrect because the error is not related to agreement between the subject and verb.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Tense disagreement. The sentence presents a mismatch in tenses between "is a gifted pianist" (present tense) and "struggling with the piece" (present continuous tense). This inconsistency in verb tenses creates a lack of agreement and clarity in the sentence. The correct form should be either "She is a gifted pianist, but she struggled with the piece" or "She was a gifted pianist, and she is struggling with the piece" to maintain tense consistency. Incorrect choices: A: Inappropriate transition word choice - The sentence structure is not affected by the transition word "although." B: Poor diction - The issue is not with the choice of words but with verb tense agreement. D: Incomplete sentence - The sentence is complete in structure; the issue lies in the tense disagreement.