ATI TEAS English and Language Usage

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct spelling for the form to be filled out is "questionnaire." The correct answer is A. 1. The word "questionnaire" refers to a set of questions for gathering information. 2. It is spelled with "qu" followed by a double "e" and a double "n." 3. The incorrect choices B, C, and D all have misspellings or incorrect placements of letters that deviate from the correct spelling. Summary: The correct answer "questionnaire" is the only option that follows the correct spelling rules, while the other choices contain misspellings or incorrect letter placements.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Words that sound the same. Homophones are words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and often different spellings. For example, "to," "too," and "two" are homophones. Choice A is incorrect because words with opposite meanings are antonyms, not homophones. Choice C is incorrect because synonyms are words with similar meanings. Choice D is incorrect because words with similar spellings are not necessarily homophones.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it follows the structure of passive voice: "subject + to be verb + past participle." In this sentence, "The tests were graded by the teacher," the subject (tests) is being acted upon by the teacher (the doer of the action). The other choices (A, C, D) are in active voice where the subject performs the action directly.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it is a correctly punctuated compound sentence. A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," "or"). In choice A, "The moonlight glowed white on the roof next door" and "the sky was a gentle summer blue" are two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction "and." This creates a grammatically correct compound sentence. Choices B, C, and D do not meet the criteria for a compound sentence as they either lack a coordinating conjunction (B), have a dependent clause (C), or use a comma splice (D), making them incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: To state the main idea of the essay. A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay, providing direction to the reader about what to expect. It guides the content and structure of the essay, helping the reader understand the purpose and focus. Summarizing the essay (choice A) is done in the conclusion, not the thesis. Asking a question (choice C) is not the main purpose of a thesis; it's more common in an introduction or body paragraphs. Providing evidence (choice D) is not the main purpose of a thesis; evidence is used to support the main idea stated in the thesis.