TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Coordinate clause. In the sentence, 'I ate, and he drank,' both 'I ate' and 'he drank' are independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction 'and'. A coordinate clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. In this case, both clauses can function independently, making them coordinate clauses. Summary: - Choice B (Dependent clause) is incorrect because the clauses in the sentence are independent, not dependent. - Choice C (Subordinate clause) is incorrect because the clauses are not related in a hierarchical structure. - Choice D (Independent clause) is incorrect because while the clauses are independent, the question asks for the specific type of independent clause, which is a coordinate clause in this case.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, past perfect. In the sentence, "had been sick" is in past perfect tense, indicating an action that occurred before another past action. "Had been" is the past perfect form of the verb "to be." This tense is used to show that an action was completed before another past action. The other choices are incorrect because: B: Present perfect is not used in the sentence. C: Past progressive is not used as there is no continuous action in the past. D: Present progressive is not used as the sentence is describing past events.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: At a Parent-Teacher meeting. Formal language is typically used in professional settings like meetings to show respect and professionalism. In this scenario, formal language is appropriate to discuss important matters related to a child's education and behavior. Texting a friend (A), a family reunion (B), and Skyping grandparents (C) are more casual settings where informal language is commonly used to maintain a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Using formal language in these situations may seem rigid or out of place.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Everyone. The subject-verb agreement rule states that a singular subject (Everyone) requires a singular verb (has). In this sentence, "has" agrees with the singular subject "Everyone." The other choices (B: I, C: day, D: boss) are not the subjects that the verb "has" should agree with, as they are not the main subjects of the sentence. The subject "Everyone" is the main subject that governs the verb agreement in this sentence.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: baby. In the sentence, the word "formula" is used in relation to the baby, indicating it refers to a type of baby food or drink rather than a scientific equation. The context clue is that the baby is being given the formula, suggesting it is a consumable item for infants. The other choices (A: mother, C: nap, D: car) are unrelated to the word "formula" and do not provide any context to define its meaning in this sentence.