ATI TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the comma after the word 'think' is used incorrectly. Commas are typically used to separate items in a list, join independent clauses with a conjunction, or set off non-essential information. In this case, the comma after 'think' does not serve any of these purposes and creates a comma splice. The semicolon after 'do' is correct as it separates two closely related independent clauses. The period at the end of the sentence is also correct to indicate the end of a complete thought. The comma after 'and yet' is correctly used to separate introductory elements from the main clause.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: consequently. The word "consequently" is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship. In this context, the terrible plane ride causing them to arrive home late logically leads to them missing the wedding. The other choices are incorrect because: A: although - suggests a contrast, which is not suitable in this cause-and-effect situation. B: conversely - indicates a contrasting idea, which does not fit the context. C: unless - implies a condition that must be met for them to miss the wedding, which is not the case here.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Anthropology. The affix "anthropo-" relates to humans, and "-logy" means the study of. Therefore, anthropology can be defined as the study of humans. A: Biology is the study of life forms, not specifically humans. B: Philanthropy is the act of helping others, not related to the study of humans. C: Anthropomorphism is attributing human characteristics to non-human entities, not the study of humans.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Likely. An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb and usually ends in -ly. In the sentence, "She will likely arrive on time," the word "likely" modifies the verb "arrive," indicating the probability of her arrival. The other choices, B: Annoyed, C: Assigned, and D: Unnecessary, are all adjectives describing the subject or object of the sentence, not modifying a verb. Therefore, they are not adverbs.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it is a simple sentence that consists of a single independent clause expressing a complete thought ("Termites are very industrious insects"). It has a subject (termites) and a predicate (are very industrious insects). A is incorrect because it is a dependent clause and does not express a complete thought. C is incorrect because it is a compound sentence with two independent clauses connected by "and." D is incorrect because it is a complex sentence with a dependent clause ("Because termites are insects") and an independent clause.