ATI TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: ironic. Irony is when words convey a meaning that is opposite to their literal interpretation. In this case, the text's tone is ironic because it conveys a different meaning than what is explicitly stated. Earnest (B) means sincere and truthful, which is the opposite of the intended meaning in this context. Confused (C) implies a lack of clarity or understanding, not intentional contradiction. Unambiguous (D) means clear and straightforward, which is the opposite of the intended deceptive tone.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it is a simple sentence that consists of a single independent clause expressing a complete thought ("Termites are very industrious insects"). It has a subject (termites) and a predicate (are very industrious insects). A is incorrect because it is a dependent clause and does not express a complete thought. C is incorrect because it is a compound sentence with two independent clauses connected by "and." D is incorrect because it is a complex sentence with a dependent clause ("Because termites are insects") and an independent clause.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Step 1: Identify the focus of the paragraph - training for a 5k race. Step 2: Sentence A is irrelevant as it talks about yoga, not running. Step 3: Sentences B, C, and D are all relevant to the theme of running and training. Step 4: Sentence A does not contribute to the main topic of running and training for a race. Step 5: Therefore, sentence A is the irrelevant choice compared to the other sentences.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. This sentence is punctuated correctly because it uses commas to set off the nonessential elements "San Francisco, California" and "from June 2011". The main sentence "One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco" stands alone without these additional details. Choice A: Incorrect - There should not be a comma before "California" as it is an essential part of the location. Choice B: Incorrect - The same error as in Choice A, with an unnecessary comma before "California". Choice D: Incorrect - The comma after "June" is unnecessary and disrupts the flow of the sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "The dog's tail wagged." Here's the rationale: 1. The apostrophe in "dog's" indicates possession, showing that the tail belongs to the dog. 2. The sentence structure is possessive, correctly using the apostrophe before the 's'. 3. Options A, B, and D incorrectly use the apostrophe for contraction instead of possession, making them grammatically incorrect.