TEAS 7 English Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. "Pro-" is a prefix, which means it is added at the beginning of a word to modify its meaning. In this case, "pro-" indicates something before, forward, or in front. In proactive, progress, and projecting, "pro-" is used to show a sense of moving forward or being ahead. Choice A is incorrect because a suffix is added at the end of a word, not the beginning. Choice C is incorrect because an affix can be either a prefix or a suffix, but in this case, "pro-" is specifically a prefix. Choice D is incorrect because the meanings provided do not align with the actual meaning of the prefix "pro-."

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Daydreaming until inspiration strikes. This is not an effective brainstorming strategy because it relies on passive waiting for ideas to come, rather than actively engaging in the brainstorming process. Effective brainstorming involves actively generating ideas through techniques like making lists, freewriting, and asking questions. Daydreaming may lead to creativity, but it is not a reliable or structured method for generating ideas. Making lists (A), freewriting (C), and asking questions (D) are all active strategies that encourage idea generation and are commonly used in brainstorming sessions.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it directly references a specific source, the Economic Times, which reported a specific statistic - a gas price increase of 11% from last month. This statement requires a citation to give credit to the original source and to allow readers to verify the information. Choice A is a general statement that does not require a citation as it is common knowledge. Choice B is based on personal observation and does not require a citation. Choice D is also based on personal experience and does not require a citation.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it maintains the correct tense consistency in the sentence. The original sentence is in the past tense, so "we would wake up, eat breakfast, and break camp" maintains that past tense form. Choice A is incorrect as it does not make any necessary changes. Choice C is a question form which changes the meaning of the sentence. Choice D changes the tense to present continuous which is incorrect as the sentence is describing a habitual action in the past.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it correctly places commas to set off the nonessential information "of Chicago, Illinois." The sentence structure is "Hampton was born and raised in Maywood in 1948." "Of Chicago, Illinois" provides additional information but is not essential to the main sentence. Choice A has no punctuation, which does not separate the additional information properly. Choice B incorrectly places commas around "of Chicago, Illinois," making it seem essential to the sentence. Choice D reverses the order of the locations, making it grammatically incorrect.