TEAS English Questions

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. This sentence structure uses "Because of this" to introduce the reason for the survivors coming from first class and being able to reach the deck fastest. The use of "as" further clarifies the cause and effect relationship. Choice A lacks a clear connection between the first part of the sentence and the reason provided. Choice C lacks a conjunction to link the two parts of the sentence. Choice D is similar to choice B, but the conjunction "as" is more appropriate for showing the relationship between the two clauses.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it clarifies the cause-and-effect relationship between studying harder and avoiding failure. The original sentence is ambiguous about whether the student is already failing or just fearful of failing. Choice D removes ambiguity by clearly stating that not studying harder will lead to failure. Choice A introduces a new condition related to failing out of school, which is not present in the original sentence. Choice B introduces direct speech and changes the context of the sentence. Choice C changes the meaning by implying the fear is about failing out during exams, not in general.

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: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: One dependent clause and two independent clauses. The sentence contains the dependent clause "Although Ted had an impressive education," which cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. The two independent clauses are "he had little experience working with individuals" and "which made him less effective at relating to them," each expressing a complete thought. Therefore, the sentence has one dependent clause and two independent clauses, making choice B the correct answer. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately identify the types and number of clauses present in the sentence based on the definitions of dependent and independent clauses.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Simile. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as." In this sentence, the comparison is made between "his ego" and "the tallest mountain" using the word "as." This indicates a direct comparison, making it a simile. Rationale for incorrect choices: A: Hyperbole - Hyperbole is an exaggeration for emphasis. This sentence does not involve exaggeration. B: Idiom - An idiom is a phrase with a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. This sentence is not an idiom. D: Metaphor - A metaphor directly states that one thing is another. This sentence does not directly state that his ego is a mountain, making it not a metaphor.