ATI TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because the passage indicates the writer is conducting research and writing for a scientific journal, as evidenced by the use of technical language, data analysis, and referencing previous studies. The other options are incorrect because there is no mention of the writer being a professional in a business environment (A), a student writing a first draft of a paper (C), or an author of literature (D). The context of the passage aligns most closely with the characteristics of a researcher writing for a scientific journal.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The word 'lively' in the sentence describes the noun 'lady,' indicating a characteristic or quality of the noun. This function aligns with that of an adjective, which modifies a noun or pronoun. An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb (eliminating choice B). 'Lively' is not acting as the main action of the sentence (eliminating choice A), nor is it referring to a person, place, thing, or idea (eliminating choice D). Therefore, the correct answer is C: Adjective.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because "shear" is a homophone error in the sentence. "Shear" means to cut or remove, which doesn't make sense in the context of the sentence. The correct word should be "sheer," which means absolute or pure. A: The homograph 'peeked' is correct as it means to look quickly or secretly. B: The homograph 'through' is correct as it indicates moving in one side and out of the other. D: The homophone 'scene' is correct as it refers to a part of a play or movie being performed.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. This sentence is punctuated correctly because it uses commas to set off the nonessential elements "San Francisco, California" and "from June 2011". The main sentence "One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco" stands alone without these additional details. Choice A: Incorrect - There should not be a comma before "California" as it is an essential part of the location. Choice B: Incorrect - The same error as in Choice A, with an unnecessary comma before "California". Choice D: Incorrect - The comma after "June" is unnecessary and disrupts the flow of the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Who's. The contraction "Who's" is short for "who is" or "who has," making it appropriate in this context. It indicates possession or existence, clarifying the sentence's meaning. Choice B (Whos) is incorrect as it lacks the apostrophe needed in contractions. Choice C (Who'll) means "who will," which doesn't convey the intended meaning. Choice D (Who) is a pronoun and doesn't serve the purpose of indicating possession or existence required in the sentence. Therefore, A is the correct choice for maintaining clarity and grammatical correctness.