English and Language Usage TEAS

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it maintains the formality of the original sentence by using a more structured and professional tone. It rephrases the statement in a way that presents a clear and respectful disagreement with the argument being discussed. Choice B is incorrect as it lacks formality and politeness, using an imperative tone that is not suitable for a formal setting. Choice C is incorrect as it poses a question rather than providing a formal restatement of the original sentence. Choice D is also incorrect as it does not offer a formal rewrite of the sentence and does not express any disagreement with the argument as required.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct pronoun pair for the blanks should be "Her, me." "Her" is used as the object pronoun referring to the realtor, and "me" is used as the object pronoun referring to the person being shown the house. The pronouns "She, I" (A) and "She, me" (B) are incorrect as "I" should not be used as an object pronoun, and "She" cannot be used as an object pronoun. "Me, her" (C) is also incorrect as the order of the pronouns is reversed.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Complex. This sentence has an independent clause 'the picnic will be canceled' and a dependent clause 'If it rains tomorrow'. The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, making it a complex sentence. A simple sentence (A) consists of just one independent clause, a compound sentence (B) has two or more independent clauses, and a compound-complex sentence (D) has at least one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: -ize. When we change "money" to a verb, it becomes "monetize." This means to make money from an idea. Therefore, the sentence would be "Entrepreneurs monetize their ideas." The suffix -ize is commonly used to form verbs, indicating the act or process of doing something. Choices B, C, and D do not create a valid verb form with "money" in this context.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, "Let's eat, Grandma!" This sentence correctly uses a comma to indicate a pause after the imperative phrase "Let's eat." The comma is necessary to clarify that "Grandma" is not the object of the action. Choice A lacks a comma, potentially changing the meaning. Choices C and D contain incorrect comma placements that disrupt the intended meaning.