ATI TEAS English and Language Usage

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, "thought." In this sentence, the verb should be in the past tense to indicate that the thinking happened before the decision. "Think" is present tense, "thank" is incorrect in this context, and "thinked" is not a valid past tense form. "Thought" is the correct past tense form of "think," making it the appropriate choice for this sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it correctly uses punctuation for a plural possessive noun. "Clients'" indicates that the complaints belong to multiple clients. The apostrophe comes after the "s" to show possession by a group. In contrast: - A uses an apostrophe before the "s," which is incorrect for a singular possessive noun. - B incorrectly places an apostrophe before each name, which is unnecessary when they jointly own the business. - D is incorrect as it shows possession by a single busy worker, but the sentence implies possession by multiple busy workers.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Joyful. 'Joyful' is a synonym for 'happy' as both words convey a sense of pleasure and contentment. The word 'sad' (A) is the opposite of 'happy,' 'angry' (C) and 'tired' (D) are also negative emotions and do not align with the meaning of 'happy.' Therefore, 'joyful' is the most appropriate synonym in this context.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Brainstorm interesting topics and ideas. This is the recommended first step because it allows group members to freely share and explore various ideas without limitations. Brainstorming helps generate creativity and encourages collaboration. Interviewing sources (Choice A) and developing an outline (Choice C) are important steps in the presentation process but typically come after brainstorming. Citing sources (Choice D) is crucial for the presentation but is not the initial step in idea generation.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because submitting a paper found on the internet without proper attribution is a clear case of deliberate plagiarism. The student is intentionally passing off someone else's work as their own. Choice A shows an attempt at paraphrasing, choice B is a case of improper citation, and choice D reflects a misunderstanding of common knowledge.