English TEAS Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The prefix "pre-" means before. In this context, "preoperative" means before the operation. Therefore, the evaluation will take place before the operation. The other choices are incorrect because they do not align with the meaning of the prefix "pre-": B: After the operation - This contradicts the prefix "pre-." C: During the operation - This contradicts the prefix "pre-." D: Outside of the operation - This is not related to the prefix "pre-."

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it uses commas to set off the non-restrictive clause "whose death shocked America in April of 2016." The commas indicate that this information is additional and not essential to the main sentence. Choice A is incorrect as it lacks the second comma after 2016. Choice C is incorrect as it uses dashes incorrectly, which should only be used to set off non-essential information. Choice D is incorrect as it correctly uses commas but lacks the second comma after 2016.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: potatoes. "Potatoes" is the correct plural form of the noun "potato" because it follows the standard English pluralization rule by adding "-es" to form the plural. In contrast, choices A, B, and C have irregular plural forms; "vertebrae" is the plural of "vertebra," "geese" is the plural of "goose," and "octopuses" is an incorrect plural form of "octopus" as the correct plural is "octopi" or "octopodes." Therefore, "potatoes" is the only noun in the list that is written in the correct plural form based on standard English pluralization rules.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: an innocuous superstition; however, on some occasions. This choice effectively combines the two clauses by using a semicolon to connect them and the transitional word "however" to show the contrast between the belief being innocuous and the potential harm. A: Incorrect, as it lacks a clear transition between the two clauses. B: Incorrect, as the transitional word "but" is not as strong as "however" in showing the contrast. D: Incorrect, as the colon is not suitable for connecting these two clauses and does not convey the contrast appropriately.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: conventional. The word "traditional" in the context of the sentence refers to the usual or standard way of something being done. In this case, it contrasts with the unique format of a graphic novel. "Old-fashioned" is not the best synonym here as it implies outdatedness rather than the standard way of doing something. "Expensive" and "popular" do not relate to the idea of being standard or usual. "Conventional" best captures the meaning of "traditional" in this context.