TEAS English Questions

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The prefix 'aero' in 'aerobics' and 'aeronautics' refers to air. 'Aerobics' involves physical exercise that stimulates the respiratory and circulatory systems, while 'aeronautics' deals with the science of flight in the atmosphere. Therefore, 'aero' in these contexts pertains to air-related activities. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because 'aero' does not signify light, speed, or distance in these words, but rather air.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: "earlier." An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence, "earlier" modifies the verb by indicating when the action occurred. It answers the question "when" the action took place, making it an adverb. Choice A, "call," is a verb, not an adverb. Choice C, "could," is a modal verb indicating possibility, not an adverb. Choice D, "phone," is a noun, not an adverb. Therefore, only choice B, "earlier," fits the criteria of an adverb in this sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because both "as a class" and "into small groups" are prepositional phrases. A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition (as, into), its object (class, groups), and any modifiers (a, small). "When we arrive" is not a prepositional phrase as "when" is a subordinating conjunction, not a preposition, making choice B incorrect. Choice D correctly identifies both prepositional phrases while excluding the non-prepositional phrase in choice B.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: showing deference. The word 'obsequious' means excessively obedient or attentive to an excessive degree. In the context of the sentence, the young apprentice is described as eager to please, which signifies deference and excessive obedience towards his master. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because being poorly dressed, reserved, or aggressive does not align with the meaning of 'obsequious' as being overly submissive or obedient.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Rationale for Correct Answer (A): 1. Clarity: Answer A effectively revises the introduction by placing the focus on Mary Shelley as the English novelist who conceived of Dr. Frankenstein and the monster, highlighting her impact on literature and popular culture. 2. Conciseness: This answer maintains conciseness by directly stating the key points without unnecessary elaboration. 3. Logical Structure: The sentence flows logically and maintains a clear subject-verb-object structure, making it easy to understand the connection between Mary Shelley, Dr. Frankenstein, and their impact. Summary of Incorrect Choices: B. This choice shifts the focus to Dr. Frankenstein creating the monster, losing the emphasis on Mary Shelley's conception and impact. C. While this choice includes all the necessary elements, it lacks the clarity of choice A by not explicitly stating Mary Shelley as the English novelist behind the conception. D. This choice introduces unnecessary information about Mary Shelley's nationality, which distracts from the main point of her impact