ATI TEAS 7 English quizlet

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: have. In the sentence, 'Neither... nor' is a correlative conjunction that connects two singular subjects (Michael and Sarah). When connected by 'nor', the verb should agree with the closer subject, which is 'Sarah'. Therefore, the plural pronoun 'have' is the correct form of the verb. A: 'has' is incorrect as it is singular and does not agree with the plural subjects. C: 'are having' is incorrect as it implies ongoing action, which is not suitable in this context. D: 'does have' is incorrect as it is singular and does not agree with the plural subjects.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The phrase 'a bold new world' is an example of a metaphor because it directly compares the idea of a new world to something bold without using 'like' or 'as'. Metaphors create vivid imagery and convey deeper meanings. It differs from a simile, which uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison. Hyperbole is an exaggeration not present in the phrase. An oxymoron combines contradictory terms, which is not the case here. Therefore, the correct answer is D: Metaphor.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the subject "I" in the sentence "Reading the book, I learned a lot about ancient history" clearly matches the action of reading. This sentence structure ensures that there is no dangling modifier. In choices A, B, and D, the modifiers "Walking down the street," "Having finished the report," and "Exhausted from the hike" do not have a clear subject that they are modifying, leading to dangling modifiers.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Metaphor. A metaphor directly compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as." In the statement, "Her laughter was music to my ears," the comparison between laughter and music is direct and does not use "like" or "as." Choice B: Simile uses "like" or "as" in the comparison, which is not present in the statement. Choice C: Hyperbole involves exaggeration for emphasis, which is not evident in the statement. Choice D: Personification attributes human characteristics to non-human things, but in the statement, laughter is not given human qualities.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: from. In this sentence, 'borrowed money from her friend,' the preposition 'from' indicates the source or origin of the borrowed money. 'Of' suggests possession, 'on' indicates location or surface, and 'for' implies purpose or benefit, which do not fit the context of borrowing money from someone. Therefore, 'from' is the most appropriate preposition in this sentence.