ATI TEAS 7
English TEAS Practice Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
After a twelve-hour workday, James was exhausted when he heard the news.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "," because it is used to separate two independent clauses in a sentence. In this case, it separates the main clause "James was exhausted" from the dependent clause "when he heard the news." The comma is necessary to clarify the relationship between the two clauses. Incorrect choices: A: "." is a period which indicates the end of a sentence. B: ";" is a semicolon which is used to join two closely related independent clauses. D: "-" is a hyphen used for compound words, to connect words, or to show a range.
Question 2 of 5
Today, astrophysicists study the same stars that were observed by the astronomers of the ancient world, though today's techniques and technology are much more advanced. Which of the following is misspelled in the sentence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: astronomers. This is misspelled as "astronomers" has an extra letter 'e' in the middle. The word should be spelled as "astronomers." A: astrophysicists - spelled correctly. C: techniques - spelled correctly. D: technology - spelled correctly.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following sentences has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the pronoun "it" correctly refers back to its antecedent "number," both singular. In sentence C, the singular pronoun "it" matches the singular antecedent "number." This maintains agreement in number between the pronoun and its antecedent. Explanation for why the other choices are incorrect: A: The pronoun "it" in "it left" does not have a clear antecedent. B: The pronoun "they" does not agree with the singular antecedent "Each of the cars." D: The pronoun "they" does not have a clear antecedent, and there is a lack of agreement in number between the antecedent and pronoun.
Question 4 of 5
Everyday items like potatoes, bread, onions, and even saliva are the tools of art conservators, who work to clean and restore works of art. Which of the following is misspelled in the sentence above?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: potatoes. The word "potatoes" is misspelled because it should be spelled with only one "o" in the middle, not two as in the given sentence. It should be "potatos." The other choices, B: saliva, C: conservators, and D: restore are spelled correctly. Saliva refers to the liquid in the mouth, conservators are professionals who preserve and restore works of art, and restore means to bring something back to its original condition. Therefore, the misspelling in the sentence is specifically with the word "potatoes."
Question 5 of 5
Parrots, among the most intelligent birds in the world, have been prized pets for many centuries; in fact, the first recorded instance of parrot training was written in the thirteenth century. Which of the following is a synonym for prized as used in the sentence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: valued. In the context of the sentence, "prized" is used to convey that parrots have been highly valued as pets for many centuries. The word "prized" implies that parrots are considered precious or highly esteemed. Therefore, a synonym for "prized" in this context would be "valued," as it captures the idea of something being highly regarded or treasured. A: Unlikely - This does not fit the context of the sentence as it does not convey the meaning of something being highly valued or esteemed. B: Misunderstood - This does not fit the context of the sentence as it does not convey the idea of something being highly valued or prized. C: Rewarded - This does not fit the context of the sentence as it does not convey the meaning of something being highly valued or treasured.
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