ATI TEAS English

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. A colon is used to introduce a list or explanation after a complete sentence. The colon signals to the reader that what follows is directly related to and expands upon the preceding sentence. It helps to provide clarity and organization in writing. Choice A is incorrect because a colon does not join two related sentences; that is the role of a semicolon. Choice B is incorrect as a colon does not specifically set off direct quotes. Choice D is incorrect because a colon does not separate clauses in a compound sentence; that is typically done with a semicolon or conjunction.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct plural form of "syllabus" is "syllabi" because it follows the standard English rule for forming plurals of words ending in -us by changing the -us to -i. In this case, the word "syllabus" ends in -us, so the plural form becomes "syllabi." Choice A (Syllabus) is incorrect because it is the singular form of the word, not the plural. Choice B (Syllaba) is incorrect because it does not follow the standard pluralization rule for words ending in -us. Choice D (Syllabis) is also incorrect as it does not adhere to the correct pluralization rule for the word "syllabus."

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: -ize. This suffix is commonly used to form verbs, not nouns. Words like "realize" and "organize" are verbs, not nouns. Suffixes A, B, and C are commonly used to form nouns from other parts of speech. -ation is used for action or result nouns, -ness for abstract nouns, and -ity for quality or state nouns. These suffixes are not typically used to form verbs.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the sentence correctly uses double quotation marks for the dialogue spoken by Grady. The dialogue itself is enclosed within double quotation marks, while the entire sentence is enclosed within single quotation marks. This is the standard convention for punctuating dialogue in writing. Incorrect choices: A: Incorrect use of single and double quotation marks. The entire sentence should be enclosed in single quotation marks, not double. B: Missing quotation marks around the dialogue spoken by Grady. Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks. D: The entire sentence should be enclosed in single quotation marks, not double.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because there is an error in the verb tense. The sentence "She said that she would finish the report yesterday" has a mismatch in tenses - "would finish" is in the future tense, while "yesterday" indicates the past. This creates a contradiction in the timeline of events. In contrast, choices B, C, and D all maintain consistency in their verb tenses, with past tense used for past events and future tense used for future events.