TEAS English Questions

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: spread throughout. The word "pervaded" in the sentence means to spread throughout or permeate. In this context, the students' excitement was felt in every part of the classroom. Choices A, C, and D do not accurately represent the meaning of "pervaded." A means to stand at attention, C means to give reasons or details, and D means to observe or pay attention. Therefore, B is the correct answer as it aligns with the context and definition of the word in the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: fussy. Fastidious means excessively particular, critical, or demanding when it comes to details. In the context of the sentence, Henry is meticulous and attentive to keeping his workspace organized. This behavior aligns with being fussy about organization and cleanliness. The other choices are incorrect because lazy (B) implies the opposite trait of being diligent, old-fashioned (C) and hilarious (D) are irrelevant and do not capture the meaning of fastidious in this context.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it correctly uses commas to set off the direct quotation "Remember the better days." Commas are necessary to separate the direct quote from the rest of the sentence. Incorrect Answer A lacks a comma before the opening quotation mark, which is incorrect punctuation. Incorrect Answer C is incorrect as it lacks quotation marks around the direct quote. Incorrect Answer D is incorrect because it lacks commas to separate the direct quote.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: irrelevant. Extraneous means unnecessary or irrelevant in this context. The sentence indicates that the details mentioned in the report were not related to the main findings, making them extraneous. Choice A, sophisticated, does not align with the context of the sentence. Choice C, diligent, does not convey the idea of being unnecessary. Choice D, useful, is the opposite of extraneous, as extraneous details are not useful in this context. Therefore, the best explanation for extraneous in this sentence is irrelevant.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for the correct answer 'A: Caused to exist': 1. 'Engendered' means to bring about or cause something to exist. 2. In the given sentence, the connection caused Helen's curiosity to exist and grow. 3. The word 'insatiable' emphasizes the intensity of her curiosity, which was brought about by the connection. 4. Therefore, choice A is correct as it aligns with the meaning of 'engendered' in this context. Summary of incorrect choices: - B: 'Made sense of' implies understanding, which is not the meaning of 'engendered' in this context. - C: 'Connected' is not the correct meaning in this context; the connection caused the curiosity, not just established a link. - D: 'Satisfied' is the opposite of the intended meaning; Helen's curiosity was insatiable, not satisfied.