TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct plural form of 'class' is 'classes' because it follows the standard English rule for forming plurals by adding 'es' to nouns ending in 's'. In this case, 'class' ends in 's'. Therefore, adding 'es' makes it plural. Choice A is incorrect because it is the singular form. Choice B, using an apostrophe to show plurality, is incorrect as well as it indicates possession, not pluralization. Choice C, adding an apostrophe and 's', is incorrect because it also shows possession, not plurality. Overall, 'classes' is the correct plural form of 'class' as it adheres to the rules of English grammar for forming plurals.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: tele. The root word "tele" means far in distance, such as in words like "telecommunication" or "telescope." This root is derived from the Greek word "tēle," meaning far or distant. The other choices, trans, post, and ante, do not have the primary meaning of far. "Trans" means across or beyond, "post" means after, and "ante" means before. Therefore, A is the correct choice as it directly relates to the concept of distance.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. In the sentence, "practicing her bass" refers to playing a musical instrument with four strings that makes low sounds. This is evident as Natalie's fingers are calloused from playing the bass guitar. The other choices are incorrect because: A: "Kind of fish" does not make sense in the context of the sentence. B: "Low and deep sound" is not relevant to Natalie practicing her bass. C: "Lowest male singing voice" does not fit the context of the sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Letting some light through. Translucent means allowing light to pass through but diffusing it, making objects on the other side appear blurred or hazy. This definition aligns with the scientific understanding of the term. Choice A is incorrect because it describes an opaque material that blocks all light. Choice B is incorrect as it describes something that emits light, not lets light through. Choice C is incorrect as it refers to something that produces colorful light, not allows light to pass through.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Coordinate clause. In the sentence, 'I ate, and he drank,' both 'I ate' and 'he drank' are independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction 'and'. A coordinate clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. In this case, both clauses can function independently, making them coordinate clauses. Summary: - Choice B (Dependent clause) is incorrect because the clauses in the sentence are independent, not dependent. - Choice C (Subordinate clause) is incorrect because the clauses are not related in a hierarchical structure. - Choice D (Independent clause) is incorrect because while the clauses are independent, the question asks for the specific type of independent clause, which is a coordinate clause in this case.