English and Language Usage TEAS

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is "D: although." This transition word is appropriate because it introduces a contrast or contradiction between the excitement for the picnic and the concern about rain. "Although" indicates that the two statements are opposing each other. A: "after all" implies a conclusion or justification, not a contrast. B: "likewise" suggests similarity or agreement, not a contradiction. C: "in other words" is used to clarify or rephrase, not to introduce a contrast. In summary, "although" is the best choice as it effectively sets up the contrasting ideas in the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Around, surrounding. The prefix "circum-" means around or surrounding. In the words circumference, circumnavigate, and circumstance, this prefix indicates the concept of around or surrounding. Circumference refers to the distance around a circle, circumnavigate means to travel around, and circumstance refers to the conditions surrounding a situation. The other choices are incorrect because B (Travel, transport), C (Size, measurement), and D (Area, location) do not accurately reflect the shared meaning conveyed by the prefix "circum-".

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: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because "Florida" should not be capitalized as it is a common noun referring to a location. In sentence A, "East Coast" is capitalized correctly as a proper noun. In sentence C, "English Composition II" is capitalized correctly as a specific course title. In sentence D, "Jersey Shore" is capitalized correctly as a proper noun. Therefore, the error in capitalization is only present in choice B.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because when the author quotes another author's opinion, it is essential to provide a citation to give credit to the original source and avoid plagiarism. By including a citation, the reader can verify the information and trace it back to its source. In this case, the author is directly using someone else's words, so a citation is necessary. Option A does not require a citation as it is the author's own opinion. Option B, describing a trip to a location, does not typically require a citation unless specific facts or information are being referenced. Option D, describing a play, may not need a citation unless the author is directly quoting dialogue or specific details from the play.