ATI TEAS English Questions

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it introduces a new piece of information about the individual's educational background after high school. It signals a shift in focus from high school to college, making it an appropriate point to start a new paragraph. Choice A is incorrect because it suggests no need for a new paragraph when a new topic is being introduced. Choices C and D are incorrect as they do not relate to the individual's educational journey and do not serve as suitable starting points for a new paragraph.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. The sentence should not have a comma before "because" as it is a coordinating conjunction connecting two independent clauses. Adding a comma would create a comma splice error. Choice A incorrectly adds a comma before "because." Choice B incorrectly separates "protesters" with a comma and adds a comma before "because." Choice C awkwardly places "protestors" at the end of the sentence and does not require a comma before "because." The correct answer, choice D, maintains the correct punctuation and syntax, making it the appropriate correction.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The word 'fresh' in the sentence is describing the noun 'approach,' indicating a quality or attribute of the noun. Therefore, 'fresh' is functioning as an adjective in this context. Adjectives modify and describe nouns or pronouns. In contrast, if 'fresh' was a noun, it would be the subject or object of the sentence. If it was a verb, it would indicate an action. As an adverb, it would modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb, which is not the case here. Thus, the correct answer is D (Adjective).

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, "As a result." This transition phrase connects the sentence to Fred Hampton's work and goals effectively, indicating that his desire for lasting social change and community recognition led to certain outcomes. "Unfortunately" (B) introduces a negative connotation not supported by the sentence. "Finally" (C) suggests a chronological sequence that is not implied. "NO CHANGE" (A) does not provide a logical transition to link Fred Hampton's desires with the following content.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it correctly places the commas to separate the location information. "in Maywood" and "of Chicago, Illinois" are both used to describe the location, so they should be separated by commas. Choice A doesn't use any commas, which creates confusion. Choice B incorrectly places "of Chicago, Illinois" after "Maywood," which disrupts the flow of the sentence. Choice D incorrectly switches the order of the locations, making the sentence awkward and unclear. The correct answer, C, maintains clarity and proper punctuation.