TEAS Test English Questions

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Quickly. An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this sentence, "quickly" modifies the verb "finished," describing how the homework was completed. It answers the question of how she finished her homework. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because: A is a pronoun, B is a verb, and D is a noun. They do not describe how the action was done.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The complete subject includes all the words that describe the subject of the sentence. In this case, "The cherry tomatoes in our backyard" is the complete subject because it includes all the necessary elements to identify what the sentence is about. It consists of the article ‘The’, the adjectives ‘cherry’ and ‘in our backyard’, and the noun ‘tomatoes’. This phrase together forms the complete subject of the sentence. Explanation of other choices: A: "Tomatoes" is not the complete subject as it lacks the essential descriptors in the sentence. B: "Ready to be picked" is a prepositional phrase, not the complete subject. D: "Finally ready" is an adjective phrase, not the complete subject.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: caffeine. The word "caffeine" is misspelled in the sentence above as "caffiene." The correct spelling of the word is "caffeine." This misspelling changes the pronunciation and meaning of the word. The other choices (B: truly, C: neither, D: exactly) are spelled correctly and do not alter the meaning of the sentence. The misspelling "caffiene" deviates from the standard spelling of "caffeine," making it the correct answer in this context.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it clearly states the origin and historical timeline of yoga, making it an appropriate topic sentence for a paragraph about the history of yoga. It provides a chronological context by mentioning the development of yoga in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization over 5,000 years ago. This information sets the stage for discussing the evolution and spread of yoga over time. Choice A talks about the word 'yoga' in the Vedas but does not provide a comprehensive overview of the history of yoga. Choice B discusses the late 1800s and yoga masters traveling to the West, which is a more recent development and does not establish the historical foundation of yoga. Choice C mentions the rejection of ancient Vedas by yoga masters, but this is not the most appropriate starting point for discussing the history of yoga as it focuses on a specific aspect rather than the overall historical context.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Revise the content. This step occurs last in the writing process because it involves fine-tuning the entire document after all the content has been written. Revision ensures coherence, clarity, and effectiveness. Prior to revising, planning and conducting research (B), selecting the topic and writing the thesis statement (C), and organizing the material into a logical format (D) are essential preliminary steps to ensure a strong foundation for the writing. Revision is the final step as it allows for refining and polishing the writing to produce a high-quality final product.