ATI TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it contains a dependent clause "after it ate." A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause to form a complete thought. In this case, "after it ate" does not express a complete idea on its own and depends on the independent clause "The cat sat on the mat" to make sense. Choices A, C, and D do not contain dependent clauses. Choice A is a simple sentence with no dependent clause. Choice C is a simple future tense sentence without a dependent clause. Choice D is a present continuous sentence without a dependent clause. Therefore, the correct answer is B as it clearly demonstrates the presence of a dependent clause within the sentence structure.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Performed by one person. "Unilateral" means involving only one side or party. This answer accurately reflects the definition of the term. Choice B is incorrect because it suggests that the action is performed by many people, which is the opposite of what "unilateral" means. Choice C is incorrect because it refers to precision, which is not the defining characteristic of the term "unilateral." Choice D is incorrect because it suggests that the action is performed according to rules, which is not directly related to the meaning of "unilateral."

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: styles. In English, most nouns form their plural by adding "-s" or "-es" at the end. The word "style" follows this rule and simply adds an "-s" to become "styles." A: "oxen" is an irregular plural form of "ox" and does not follow the typical pluralization rule. C: "monarchies" is a correct plural form, but it is not the only correct answer in this question. D: "clutches" is also a correct plural form, but it is not the only correct answer in this question.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "The plump, old, white cat basked in the warm sunlight." This option correctly uses commas to separate the adjectives "plump," "old," and "white" to provide clear and precise information about the cat. Commas are used to separate coordinate adjectives that equally describe the noun. Option B: "The plump, old, white, cat basked in the warm sunlight." This option incorrectly places a comma after "white" and before "cat," which disrupts the flow and does not follow standard punctuation rules for coordinating adjectives. Option C: "The plump, old white cat basked in the warm sunlight." This option lacks commas between the adjectives, making it unclear whether "old" and "white" are separate descriptors or part of a single description. Option D: "The plump old white cat, basked in the warm sunlight." This option incorrectly places a comma after "cat

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it uses a comma after the introductory phrase "Since we only have ten minutes." Commas are typically used after introductory phrases to separate them from the main clause. Choice A is incorrect because it lacks any punctuation after the introductory phrase. Choice B is incorrect as it uses a semicolon, which is not typically used in this context. Choice D is incorrect as it uses a colon, which is also not appropriate for separating the introductory phrase from the main clause.