ATI TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The word 'lively' in the sentence describes the noun 'lady,' indicating a characteristic or quality of the noun. This function aligns with that of an adjective, which modifies a noun or pronoun. An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb (eliminating choice B). 'Lively' is not acting as the main action of the sentence (eliminating choice A), nor is it referring to a person, place, thing, or idea (eliminating choice D). Therefore, the correct answer is C: Adjective.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because a specific thesis statement clearly outlines the main argument or focus of the writing. It helps guide the reader and keeps the writer focused. Choice B is incorrect because the written work should support, not disprove, the thesis. Choice C is incorrect because the thesis statement is typically found at the beginning of a paper to provide a roadmap for the reader. Choice D is incorrect because supporting evidence is essential to strengthen and validate the thesis statement, regardless of whether it is an opinion.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "The dog's tail wagged." Here's the rationale: 1. The apostrophe in "dog's" indicates possession, showing that the tail belongs to the dog. 2. The sentence structure is possessive, correctly using the apostrophe before the 's'. 3. Options A, B, and D incorrectly use the apostrophe for contraction instead of possession, making them grammatically incorrect.

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: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: have. In the sentence, 'students' is a plural noun, so it requires a plural verb. 'Have' is the correct present perfect tense form for plural subjects. 'Has' (A) is incorrect because it is the singular form. 'Is' (C) is incorrect as it is a singular verb, and 'was' (D) is incorrect as it is the past tense form. Therefore, 'have' best completes the sentence to match the plural subject 'students.'