TEAS 7 English Practice Test

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The underlined portion "the student center" is a Noun Phrase because it functions as the object of the preposition "to." Noun phrases consist of a noun and any associated words, such as articles or adjectives. In this case, "the student center" acts as a single unit describing where new students should report. It does not contain a verb, so it cannot be a clause. It also does not modify a verb or adjective, ruling out adverbial or adjective phrases. Therefore, the correct answer is D: Noun phrase.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it effectively combines the two sentences using the coordinating conjunction "and." This maintains the logical connection between the two ideas without creating a comma splice or a run-on sentence. Option A lacks a conjunction, causing a comma splice. Option B uses a comma before "but," which is unnecessary in this context. Option C incorrectly uses "and" without a comma before it, creating a run-on sentence. Option D is the most effective choice as it correctly uses a comma before the coordinating conjunction "and," linking the two related ideas seamlessly.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, Compound-Complex. This type of sentence contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. In this case, it combines a compound sentence (two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction) with a complex sentence (an independent clause and a dependent clause). Therefore, it meets the criteria for a compound-complex sentence. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the specific structure of this sentence. A compound sentence involves two independent clauses, a simple sentence consists of just one independent clause, and a complex sentence includes an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The prefix "circum-" means around. In the word circumference, "circum-" is used to indicate the concept of going around or encircling something, like the perimeter of a circle. This prefix is derived from the Latin word "circum," which means around. Therefore, the correct answer is C: Around. Choice A: Beyond - This is incorrect as "circum-" does not imply going beyond something, but rather around it. Choice B: After - This is incorrect as "circum-" does not signify something happening after another event or action. Choice D: Before - This is incorrect as "circum-" does not refer to something happening before another event or action.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it demonstrates the correct use of punctuation for listing items. The colon (:) is used to introduce the list of items needed for Graham's class. Commas are then used to separate the items within the list. Choice B is incorrect because it uses a comma instead of a colon to introduce the list, which is not the correct punctuation for this context. Choice C is incorrect because it uses semicolons to separate the items in the list, which is not the standard punctuation for listing items in this context. Choice D is incorrect because it uses dashes to separate the items in the list, which is also not the appropriate punctuation for listing items in this context.