TEAS 7 English Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the sentence logically follows the previous sentence about the person's behavior during different activities. Moving it before the preceding sentence (B) disrupts the flow. Moving it to the end of the first paragraph (C) is unnecessary and disrupts the coherence. Omitting the sentence (D) would leave a gap in the narrative. Placing it where it is now (A) maintains the logical progression of the person's actions.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct order is C: I, II, III, IV. 1. Sentence I should come first to introduce the topic. 2. Sentence II provides background information supporting sentence I. 3. Sentence III presents the main idea following the introduction. 4. Sentence IV concludes the paragraph with a summary or concluding statement. Incorrect choices: A: IV, II, I, III - Incorrect order, as the main idea should come before the conclusion. B: III, IV, II, I - Incorrect order, as the main idea should come before background information. D: III, I, IV, II - Incorrect order, as the main idea should not come before the introduction.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, Compound-Complex. This type of sentence contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. In this case, it combines a compound sentence (two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction) with a complex sentence (an independent clause and a dependent clause). Therefore, it meets the criteria for a compound-complex sentence. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the specific structure of this sentence. A compound sentence involves two independent clauses, a simple sentence consists of just one independent clause, and a complex sentence includes an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Rare. The key context clue essential to deciphering the meaning of the word "ubiquitous" is "rare." In the given sentence, it contrasts the past rarity of automobiles with their current ubiquity, indicating that ubiquitous means something that is common or widespread. The word "rare" serves as a direct antonym to "ubiquitous," making it crucial for understanding the meaning. Choices A, B, and C do not provide this direct contrast or relationship to the word "ubiquitous," making them incorrect context clues for deciphering the word's meaning.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The prefix 'circum' means around or surrounding. In the words circumference, circumnavigate, and circumstance, 'circum' indicates something that goes around or surrounds. Circumference refers to the distance around a circle, circumnavigate means to sail or travel around, and circumstance refers to a surrounding situation or condition. Therefore, the related meaning shared by these words is 'around' or 'surrounding.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the common theme of 'around' or 'surrounding' shared by the words in question.