ATI TEAS English and Language Usage

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "in." A preposition shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and other words in a sentence. In this case, "in" indicates the location of the noun "room." The other choices (A, B, D) do not function as prepositions in this context. "It" is a pronoun, "hot" is an adjective, and "that" is a demonstrative pronoun. Therefore, "in" is the correct preposition in the sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it introduces a new topic about the sustainability of wool, which is not directly related to the personal enjoyment and benefits of knitting mentioned in the paragraph. The other choices (A, B, D) all relate to personal experiences, benefits, and feelings associated with knitting, aligning with the main theme of the paragraph. C introduces a different aspect that does not flow with the overall context, making it the odd one out.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it correctly uses a semicolon to connect two independent clauses. Both "Aziz was astonished" and "he had never seen horses in the wild before" can stand alone as complete sentences. A semicolon is used to join closely related ideas without a coordinating conjunction. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they either lack appropriate punctuation or incorrectly use conjunctions like "although" or "but" to connect independent clauses without proper punctuation.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: 1. Option A is correct as it maintains clear subject-verb relationships and follows a logical sequence of events. 2. The sentence structure in option A is simple and direct, making it easy to understand. 3. Options B, C, and D introduce unnecessary complexity and ambiguity by rearranging the sequence of events or using awkward phrasing. 4. By contrast, option A presents the information in a clear and concise manner, effectively conveying the intended message.

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.