TEAS English Questions

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: "The colonists refused to buy stamps, and they were determined to get the Stamp Act repealed." This choice effectively combines the two sentences using a comma before the coordinating conjunction "and." This maintains the clarity of each independent clause while showing the relationship between them. Choice A is incorrect because it lacks a comma before the conjunction "and," leading to a run-on sentence. Choice C is incorrect as it removes the subject "they," making the sentence unclear. Choice D is incorrect because it lacks the necessary coordinating conjunction "and," making it a comma splice.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Complex. This sentence contains an independent clause "The tall man entered the restaurant" and a dependent clause "wearing a black raincoat, a yellow hat, and one red shoe." The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, making it a complex sentence. Other choices are incorrect as the sentence does not have multiple independent clauses for a compound or compound-complex sentence, and it is not a simple sentence as it contains a dependent clause.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because parentheses are commonly used to include additional information that is not essential to the main sentence structure. They set off supplementary details that provide context or explanation but are not crucial for the sentence's main point. In this case, the parentheses likely contain information that adds to the sentence but is not directly integrated into the main flow. Choices A, B, and C do not align with the typical purpose of parentheses in grammar, which is to include non-essential information within a sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Are homophones. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. In this case, "caret," "carrot," and "to, two, and too" are all examples of homophones. They sound alike but have different meanings and uses. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Not all of them are nouns. B: Not all of them are monosyllabic. D: Not all of them represent things in nature.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: sayings. Apothegms are short, wise sayings or maxims that are intended to inspire reflection and discussion. Instructions (A) are detailed directions or orders, not short sayings. Questions (B) are inquiries seeking information or prompting a response, not necessarily wisdom. Lectures (D) are formal presentations or speeches, typically longer and more comprehensive than apothegms. Therefore, C is the correct choice as it aligns best with the definition and purpose of apothegms.