TEAS Test English Questions

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B (bucks) because it is a slang term for dollars. In the given sentence, "bucks" is used informally instead of "dollars." "Can't" is a contraction, not slang. "Beret" is a specific item, not slang. The word "bucks" stands out as informal language in the sentence, making it the correct choice.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Suprarenal. "Supra-" means above, and "renal" refers to the kidney. Therefore, "suprarenal" means above the kidney. A: Interrenal means between the kidneys. B: Subrenal means below the kidney. C: Intrarenal means within the kidney. These choices do not accurately describe a location above the kidney, making them incorrect.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: ":". In the sentence provided, a colon is the most appropriate punctuation mark to signal a list of items to follow. A colon is commonly used to introduce a list or to provide further explanation. In this case, it sets up the list of items that the speaker wants to be brought. The other options are not suitable in this context: A semicolon (;) is used to connect independent clauses, a period (.) marks the end of a sentence, and a comma (,) is used to separate items in a list, but it is not strong enough to introduce the list as effectively as a colon.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Children's. "Children's" is the possessive form of "children," indicating that the books belong to or are intended for children. "Childrens's" (B) contains an unnecessary apostrophe before the final "s." "Childrens'" (C) is plural possessive, indicating books that belong to multiple children. "Childrens" (D) is incorrect as it is the plural form of "children" without indicating possession. Therefore, choice A is correct as it correctly conveys ownership or association with children.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Supra-. The prefix 'Supra-' means 'above' or 'over'. This can be understood by breaking down the word 'supra'. 'Supra' is derived from Latin, meaning 'above'. In contrast, A: Dys- means 'bad' or 'difficult', C: Intra- means 'within', and D: Sub- means 'under' or 'below'. Thus, Supra- is the only prefix in the list that directly relates to the concept of 'above'.