TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Although. This subordinating conjunction is used to show contrast between two clauses. In this context, it indicates that despite the difficulty of the class, Allison still passed with flying colors. The other choices do not convey the intended meaning. A (If) implies a condition, B (Since) implies a causal relationship, and C (Because) implies reason, none of which align with the contrast presented in the sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Although. This subordinating conjunction is used to show contrast between two clauses. In this context, it indicates that despite the difficulty of the class, Allison still passed with flying colors. The other choices do not convey the intended meaning. A (If) implies a condition, B (Since) implies a causal relationship, and C (Because) implies reason, none of which align with the contrast presented in the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: odor. In the sentence, "pungent" is used to describe the odor in the room. This context clue indicates that the word "pungent" is related to smell. The other choices do not provide any direct information about the meaning of "pungent." "Room" and "made" are just parts of the sentence and do not give any clues about the definition of the word. "Tear" refers to the physical reaction caused by the pungent odor, not the definition of the word itself. Therefore, the context clue in choice A is the most relevant in helping define the word "pungent."

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Application. In the sentence, 'application' has multiple meanings such as a formal request for something or a computer program. This makes it the word with more than one meaning. A: Overjoyed - Only has one meaning, extreme happiness. B: Finally - Only has one meaning, after a long time or at last. D: College - Has a single meaning, an educational institution.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Henry. The adjectives 'strong' and 'healthy' describe the state or condition of Henry, not the weeks, possessive pronoun 'his', or surgery. Adjectives typically modify nouns or pronouns, and in this sentence, 'strong' and 'healthy' are describing Henry, indicating his physical well-being post-surgery. Therefore, the noun being described by the underlined adjectives is 'Henry'. The other choices (A: weeks, B: his, C: surgery) are incorrect as they are not being directly described by the adjectives in the sentence.