TEAS Test English Questions

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The direct object receives the action of the verb. In this sentence, "offered" is the verb, and "chocolate cookies and vanilla cupcakes" are what the baker offered. Therefore, "chocolate cookies and vanilla cupcakes" is the direct object. Choices A, B, and C do not directly receive the action of the verb "offered," so they are not the direct object.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B (bucks) because it is a slang term for dollars. In the given sentence, "bucks" is used informally instead of "dollars." "Can't" is a contraction, not slang. "Beret" is a specific item, not slang. The word "bucks" stands out as informal language in the sentence, making it the correct choice.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Children's. "Children's" is the possessive form of "children," indicating that the books belong to or are intended for children. "Childrens's" (B) contains an unnecessary apostrophe before the final "s." "Childrens'" (C) is plural possessive, indicating books that belong to multiple children. "Childrens" (D) is incorrect as it is the plural form of "children" without indicating possession. Therefore, choice A is correct as it correctly conveys ownership or association with children.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it clearly states the origin and historical timeline of yoga, making it an appropriate topic sentence for a paragraph about the history of yoga. It provides a chronological context by mentioning the development of yoga in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization over 5,000 years ago. This information sets the stage for discussing the evolution and spread of yoga over time. Choice A talks about the word 'yoga' in the Vedas but does not provide a comprehensive overview of the history of yoga. Choice B discusses the late 1800s and yoga masters traveling to the West, which is a more recent development and does not establish the historical foundation of yoga. Choice C mentions the rejection of ancient Vedas by yoga masters, but this is not the most appropriate starting point for discussing the history of yoga as it focuses on a specific aspect rather than the overall historical context.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because "insightful" is spelled correctly. The word "insightful" means to have a deep understanding or perception of something. In this sentence, "insightful" is used correctly to describe the remarks as being perceptive and relevant. Choice B is incorrect because "relevant" is spelled correctly but the sentence structure is not as strong as choice A. Choice C is incorrect because "relevant" is spelled correctly, but the sentence is negative and does not showcase the word in a positive context. Choice D is incorrect because "relevance" is the correct form of the word in this context, not "relevant."