English and Language Usage TEAS

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: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it is a simple sentence consisting of one independent clause that expresses a complete thought. It has a subject ("The man") and a predicate ("looked somewhat out of place at the party"). The other choices are not simple sentences as they either lack a main verb (A and B) or contain multiple clauses (D). Choice A is a noun phrase, choice B is a prepositional phrase, and choice D is a complex sentence with a dependent clause ("because of his checked tie"). Therefore, choice C is the only option that fits the criteria for a simple sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it uses non-restrictive commas correctly to provide additional, non-essential information about the runaway truck. The phrase "which had been parked on a steep hill" is additional information that can be omitted without changing the essential meaning of the sentence. Choices B and D use restrictive "which" clauses without commas, which implies the information is necessary for identifying the truck. Choice C incorrectly uses commas as if the information is essential when it is not. Therefore, A is the right choice for proper punctuation.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it maintains the formality of the original sentence by using a more structured and professional tone. It rephrases the statement in a way that presents a clear and respectful disagreement with the argument being discussed. Choice B is incorrect as it lacks formality and politeness, using an imperative tone that is not suitable for a formal setting. Choice C is incorrect as it poses a question rather than providing a formal restatement of the original sentence. Choice D is also incorrect as it does not offer a formal rewrite of the sentence and does not express any disagreement with the argument as required.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: I was mowing the lawn. This choice uses the past continuous tense, which is appropriate for describing an action that was taking place at a specific point in the past when the thunderstorm started. It indicates an ongoing action interrupted by the thunderstorm. Explanation for why the other choices are incorrect: A: I mowed the lawn. - This choice uses the simple past tense, indicating a completed action in the past, rather than an ongoing action. B: I am mowing the lawn. - This choice uses the present continuous tense, indicating an action that is currently happening, which does not fit the context of the past thunderstorm. D: I have mowed the lawn. - This choice uses the present perfect tense, indicating a completed action with relevance to the present, which is not suitable for describing the past event of the thunderstorm starting.