ATI TEAS English and Language Usage

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The context clue that helps define the word 'emulate' in the sentence is the word "imitate." Emulate means to imitate or copy someone's actions or behavior. In the sentence, it directly states that Felicia would often imitate the way her big sister spoke, moved, and dressed, which aligns with the definition of 'emulate.' A: 'tried' is too general and does not directly relate to the meaning of 'emulate.' B: 'often' does not provide a direct clue to the meaning of 'emulate.' D: 'way' is too vague and does not offer a specific connection to the definition of 'emulate.' Therefore, the correct answer is C, as it directly links to the concept of imitation which is synonymous with 'emulate.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Step 1: Identify the independent clause, which is a group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence. Step 2: "You need to call your mother" is a complete sentence because it has a subject ("you") and a predicate ("need to call your mother"). Step 3: Therefore, choice A is the independent clause in the sentence. Summary: Choices B, C, and D are not independent clauses because they do not form complete sentences on their own. Choice B is a dependent clause ("As soon as you get home") because it cannot stand alone. Choice C lacks a subject, and Choice D is missing the necessary predicate to be a complete sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it correctly punctuates the dialogue with a comma before the closing quotation mark at the end of "appetite." The comma after "appetite" should be placed before the closing quotation mark. The attributive tag "said Philip" is correctly placed after the first part of the quote and is separated by a comma. Choice A is incorrect because there should be a comma before the closing quotation mark at the end of "appetite." Choice B is incorrect because there should be a comma after "appetite" and before the closing quotation mark. Choice C is incorrect because it incorrectly uses double quotation marks within the dialogue, which should be single quotation marks in this case.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because the topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph, which is that gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease caused by bacteria. It sets the stage for the subsequent details to explain and support this main idea. In contrast, choices A, C, and D provide supporting details or consequences of gingivitis, rather than introducing the main idea. Therefore, they cannot be the topic sentence as they do not establish the central theme of the paragraph.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: admitted. The word "admitted" is misspelled as "admitted" should be spelled with a double "m" - "admitted". The correct spelling is essential for clarity and proper communication. A: hiding - This word is spelled correctly. C: deceiving - This word is spelled correctly. D: eventually - This word is spelled correctly. In summary, the only misspelled word in the sentence is "admitted," as it should be spelled with a double "m."