TEAS 7 English Practice Test

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Firstly, "anaesthetic" is the correct answer as it refers to a drug that removes feeling or sensation. "An-" means without or lack of, and "-esthetic" refers to feeling or sensation. The prefix "ana-" in "anaesthetic" indicates the drug negates sensation. In contrast, A, hyperalgesia, refers to increased sensitivity to pain, the opposite of removing sensation. B, subcranial, means below the skull and is unrelated to the removal of sensation. C, hypoglycemic, refers to low blood sugar levels and is not related to removing feeling or sensation.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Daydreaming until inspiration strikes. This is not an effective brainstorming strategy because it relies on passive waiting for ideas to come, rather than actively engaging in the brainstorming process. Effective brainstorming involves actively generating ideas through techniques like making lists, freewriting, and asking questions. Daydreaming may lead to creativity, but it is not a reliable or structured method for generating ideas. Making lists (A), freewriting (C), and asking questions (D) are all active strategies that encourage idea generation and are commonly used in brainstorming sessions.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The underlined portion "the student center" is a Noun Phrase because it functions as the object of the preposition "to." Noun phrases consist of a noun and any associated words, such as articles or adjectives. In this case, "the student center" acts as a single unit describing where new students should report. It does not contain a verb, so it cannot be a clause. It also does not modify a verb or adjective, ruling out adverbial or adjective phrases. Therefore, the correct answer is D: Noun phrase.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Against. The prefix "anti-" in antibacterial indicates opposition or resistance to bacteria, meaning it works against bacteria. The prefix "original to" (A) does not align with the meaning of "anti-" in this context. "Before" (C) and "under" (D) are also not relevant to the meaning of the prefix in antibacterial. Therefore, the correct inference is that "anti-" means against in this context.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The word 'fresh' in the sentence is modifying the noun 'approach', indicating a quality or characteristic of the approach. Therefore, 'fresh' is functioning as an adjective in this context. Adjectives modify nouns by providing more information about them. In contrast, a noun names a person, place, thing, or idea; a verb expresses action or state of being; and an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect in this case.