English and Language Usage TEAS

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The word 'part' functions as an adjective in sentence D ("Ronaldo is part Irish on his mother's side of the family") because it describes Ronaldo's Irish heritage. In this context, 'part' is used to indicate a portion or share of his ancestry, serving as an adjective modifying 'Irish.' In sentences A, B, and C, 'part' is used as a noun referring to a role, a separation, and a contribution, respectively. Therefore, only in sentence D does 'part' function as an adjective.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Mood. Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere or feelings evoked in the reader by a text. It is determined by the setting, language, and tone of the writing. Tone (A) is the author's attitude towards the subject, not the reader's feelings. Irony (B) is when the opposite of what is expected happens. Theme (D) is the central idea or message of a text, not the emotional response it elicits. Therefore, C is the correct term for the feelings a text creates in the reader.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Mid-America. The word "Mid-America" is hyphenated correctly because it combines the prefix "Mid-" with "America" to create a compound word. The hyphen is used to connect the prefix and the base word to clarify their relationship. A: Ex-president is incorrect as "ex" is a prefix that does not require a hyphen when attached to a word. B: Hyperactive is incorrect as the prefix "hyper-" does not require a hyphen when attached to a word. C: Self-made is incorrect as "self" is a prefix that does not require a hyphen when attached to a word.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: The Man Who Knew Too Much. "Who" in this title is a pronoun that refers to the man. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. In this case, "who" replaces the noun "man." The other choices (A, B, C) do not include any pronouns. "Rear Window," "North by Northwest," and "The Trouble with Harry" do not contain any pronouns and are all movie titles that consist of only nouns and prepositions. The key is to identify the word that replaces a noun to determine the presence of a pronoun.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Rationale for Correct Answer (D): 1. The language in the passage suggests the writer focuses on creative expression and storytelling. 2. Descriptive and imaginative language is used, indicative of a literary style. 3. Lack of technical or scientific terms implies a focus on artistic expression over factual accuracy. 4. The tone and themes align more closely with literature than business, research, or academic writing. Summary of Incorrect Choices: A: The passage does not contain typical business language or jargon. B: The lack of scientific terms or methodology in the passage does not support a research context. C: The absence of academic references or formal structure does not indicate a student writing a draft.