ATI TEAS English and Language Usage

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Words that sound the same. Homophones are words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and often different spellings. For example, "to," "too," and "two" are homophones. Choice A is incorrect because words with opposite meanings are antonyms, not homophones. Choice C is incorrect because synonyms are words with similar meanings. Choice D is incorrect because words with similar spellings are not necessarily homophones.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because the topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph, which is that gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease caused by bacteria. It sets the stage for the subsequent details to explain and support this main idea. In contrast, choices A, C, and D provide supporting details or consequences of gingivitis, rather than introducing the main idea. Therefore, they cannot be the topic sentence as they do not establish the central theme of the paragraph.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Correct Answer: D Rationale: 1. Use of "but" in option D helps to show a contrast between Jesse's training and the cold, wet day affecting his performance. 2. The sentence structure in option D is clear and logical, with "Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months" followed by the reason for his worry. 3. Options A, B, and C lack the appropriate transition words or conjunctions to connect the two ideas effectively. 4. Option B has a misplaced modifier as it suggests the cold and wet day caused Jesse to worry, rather than the actual reason - his training. 5. Option C creates confusion by placing the reason for worry before the actual cause, leading to a lack of clarity in the sentence structure.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because a topic sentence should introduce the main idea of the paragraph, and "Cooking requires a number of different skills that can be learned and practiced" does exactly that by clearly stating the overarching theme of the paragraph. It sets the tone for discussing the various skills needed for cooking. Choice A is too vague and doesn't provide a clear indication of what the paragraph will be about. Choice C focuses on a specific tool needed for cooking, rather than the broader concept of skills. Choice D is more about the process of learning to chop vegetables efficiently, rather than the general skills required for cooking.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: "who." In the sentence, "Mrs. Sato, who lives down the street, is 99 years old," the relative pronoun "who" introduces a relative clause providing essential information about Mrs. Sato. The relative pronoun "who" is used to refer to a person and is the appropriate choice in this context. A: "She" is a subjective pronoun and cannot be used to introduce a relative clause providing additional information about Mrs. Sato. C: "Which" is used to refer to things, not people, so it is not suitable in this context. D: "Whom" is an object pronoun and is not used to introduce relative clauses, so it is not the correct choice. Summary: The correct choice is "who" because it is a relative pronoun that refers to a person and is used to introduce essential information about Mrs. Sato in the sentence. The other choices (A, C,