TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, past perfect. In the sentence, "had been sick" is in past perfect tense, indicating an action that occurred before another past action. "Had been" is the past perfect form of the verb "to be." This tense is used to show that an action was completed before another past action. The other choices are incorrect because: B: Present perfect is not used in the sentence. C: Past progressive is not used as there is no continuous action in the past. D: Present progressive is not used as the sentence is describing past events.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: baby. In the sentence, the word "formula" is used in relation to the baby, indicating it refers to a type of baby food or drink rather than a scientific equation. The context clue is that the baby is being given the formula, suggesting it is a consumable item for infants. The other choices (A: mother, C: nap, D: car) are unrelated to the word "formula" and do not provide any context to define its meaning in this sentence.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: "He ate a lot on vacation, but he did not gain any weight." This is the best choice because it indicates a contrast or contradiction between the two clauses. The first clause states that he ate a lot, and the second clause implies that despite eating a lot, he did not gain weight. This conjunction effectively highlights the unexpected outcome. Choice A: "He ate a lot on vacation if he did not gain any weight." This choice implies a conditional relationship that is not present in the original sentences. Choice C: "He ate a lot on vacation since he did not gain any weight." This choice suggests a causal relationship that is not supported by the original sentences. Choice D: "He ate a lot on vacation because he did not gain any weight." This choice implies a cause and effect relationship that does not align with the meaning of the original sentences.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Sleepwalker. The term 'somnambulist' in the sentence refers to someone who walks or performs activities while asleep. The context clue of waking up outside in pajamas at night suggests sleepwalking behavior. Other choices are incorrect because: A: Explorer - does not relate to the context of sleepwalking. B: Magician - does not fit with the context of sleeping and walking. C: Insomniac - someone who has trouble falling or staying asleep, not related to sleepwalking behavior.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Although puppies are fun-loving animals, they do require a lot of work. The conjunction "Although" is used to contrast the fun-loving nature of puppies with the fact that they require a lot of work, effectively emphasizing the latter. This choice maintains the focus on the idea that puppies require a lot of effort. Explanation for why other choices are incorrect: A: The semicolon in choice A does not effectively convey the contrast between the two ideas. B: The conjunction "so" in choice B implies a cause-and-effect relationship, which does not highlight the contrast between the fun-loving nature and the work required. C: The choice "since" in C implies a causal relationship rather than a contrasting one, which is not the intended focus.