ATI TEAS 7 English quizlet

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "Suggests the house is in poor condition." The word 'dilapidated' means in a state of disrepair. In the sentence, it conveys that the house is rundown or falling apart, indicating poor condition. This choice aligns with the definition of the word and accurately reflects the meaning in the sentence. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'dilapidated' does not specifically create mystery, emphasize size, or imply being haunted.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, Past perfect tense. In the sentence, "had left" is the main verb phrase, indicating an action completed before another past action. The past perfect tense is formed with "had" + past participle. Choice A, Present tense, is incorrect as the main verb is in the past perfect. Choice B, Past tense, is incorrect because the main verb is in the past perfect, not simple past. Choice C, Future tense, is also incorrect as there is no indication of a future action in the sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it uses a semicolon to correctly join two independent clauses. A comma splice is when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction or proper punctuation. In choice C, "The movie was entertaining" and "it was also thought-provoking" are both independent clauses, so a semicolon is the appropriate punctuation to separate them. Choices A, B, and D all contain comma splices as they join independent clauses with commas, making them incorrect.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the phrase 'by the way' is used appropriately to introduce additional information casually or informally. In this sentence, "I have some news for you, by the way," the phrase is seamlessly integrated to introduce new information in a natural and conversational manner. A: Incorrect - The sentence abruptly transitions from winning the lottery to using 'by the way' without a clear connection. B: Incorrect - The semicolon indicates a clear break in the thought, making the use of 'by the way' less effective. D: Incorrect - While the sentence structure is correct, the context of mentioning movie timing doesn't align well with the usage of 'by the way.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because parentheses are used to provide additional, non-essential information in a sentence. In choice B, the phrase "released in 2022" is supplementary to the main idea of the sentence. It provides extra information about the movie without altering the main message. Choice A is incorrect because the phrase in parentheses is essential to the sentence's meaning, not supplementary. Choices C and D are incorrect because the information within the parentheses is not non-essential but crucial to understanding the sentence.