TEAS 7 English Practice Test

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The word 'fresh' in the sentence is modifying the noun 'approach', indicating a quality or characteristic of the approach. Therefore, 'fresh' is functioning as an adjective in this context. Adjectives modify nouns by providing more information about them. In contrast, a noun names a person, place, thing, or idea; a verb expresses action or state of being; and an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect in this case.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The prefix 'circum' means around or surrounding. In the words circumference, circumnavigate, and circumstance, 'circum' indicates something that goes around or surrounds. Circumference refers to the distance around a circle, circumnavigate means to sail or travel around, and circumstance refers to a surrounding situation or condition. Therefore, the related meaning shared by these words is 'around' or 'surrounding.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the common theme of 'around' or 'surrounding' shared by the words in question.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: I. In the sentence, "I" is used as a pronoun to refer to the speaker. It takes the place of the speaker's name to avoid repetition. "Be" is a verb, "this" is a demonstrative adjective, and "together" is an adverb modifying the verb "driving." Therefore, "I" is the pronoun in this sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the sentence logically follows the previous sentence about the person's behavior during different activities. Moving it before the preceding sentence (B) disrupts the flow. Moving it to the end of the first paragraph (C) is unnecessary and disrupts the coherence. Omitting the sentence (D) would leave a gap in the narrative. Placing it where it is now (A) maintains the logical progression of the person's actions.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Daydreaming until inspiration strikes. This is not an effective brainstorming strategy because it relies on passive waiting for ideas to come, rather than actively engaging in the brainstorming process. Effective brainstorming involves actively generating ideas through techniques like making lists, freewriting, and asking questions. Daydreaming may lead to creativity, but it is not a reliable or structured method for generating ideas. Making lists (A), freewriting (C), and asking questions (D) are all active strategies that encourage idea generation and are commonly used in brainstorming sessions.