ATI TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: is. In this sentence, "Neither" is a singular pronoun, so it should be followed by a singular verb form. "Is" is the correct singular form of the verb "to be" for the pronoun "Neither." Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they all represent plural verb forms, which do not agree with the singular subject "Neither." The verb "are" in choice B is plural, "were" in choice C is past tense and does not agree with the present tense of the sentence, and "be" in choice D is an infinitive form and does not match the subject-verb agreement required in this sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Adverb. 'Increasingly' modifies the adjective 'difficult,' describing the degree to which the difficulty of the hike was growing. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this sentence, 'increasingly' is modifying the adjective 'difficult,' so it functions as an adverb. A: Adjective - Incorrect. Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns, not other adjectives. B: Interjection - Incorrect. Interjections are words used to express emotions or sentiments, not to modify other parts of speech. C: Verb - Incorrect. 'Increasingly' is not describing an action or state of being, so it is not functioning as a verb.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it maintains subject-verb agreement throughout the sentence. "The lead scientist is" matches the singular subject "The lead scientist," and "she is" matches the singular pronoun "she." In contrast, A uses "all scientists" with the singular verb "does," which is incorrect. Choice C has a subject-verb disagreement with "she is" and "does the research." Choice D also has a subject-verb disagreement with "every scientist" and "does the research." Therefore, B is the correct choice as it maintains consistency in subject-verb agreement.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Peer-reviewed articles. Peer-reviewed articles undergo rigorous evaluation by experts in the field before publication, ensuring high quality and reliability. This process helps to maintain accuracy and credibility of the research presented. In contrast, Wikipedia (B) can be edited by anyone and may contain inaccuracies. Opinion articles from a newspaper (C) are subjective and lack the thorough research and review process of peer-reviewed articles. Blogs and social media (D) often lack the academic rigor and verification processes necessary for scholarly research. Therefore, peer-reviewed articles are the most reliable source for scholarly research due to their rigorous evaluation and credibility.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: is, are. In the first sentence "Where is everyone?" the verb should agree with the singular subject 'everyone,' so 'is' is correct. In the second sentence "What are they doing?" the verb should agree with the plural subject 'they,' so 'are' is correct. Choice A (is, is) is incorrect because 'everyone' is a singular subject, so 'is' is correct but 'is' does not agree with the plural subject 'they' in the second sentence. Choice C (are, is) is incorrect because 'everyone' is singular, so 'are' is incorrect, and 'is' does not agree with 'they.' Choice D (are, are) is incorrect because 'everyone' is singular, so 'are' is incorrect, and using 'are' with 'they' is redundant.