TEAS English Practice Test

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Question 1 of 5

What verb tense is used in the underlined words in the following sentence? 'The doctor prescribed medicine after my son had been sick for four days.'

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.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following uses a conjunction to combine the sentences below so the focus is on puppies requiring a lot of work? 'Puppies are fun-loving animals. They do require a lot of work.'

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.

Question 3 of 5

What is the best definition of the word translucent?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Letting some light through. Translucent means allowing light to pass through but diffusing it, making objects on the other side appear blurred or hazy. This definition aligns with the scientific understanding of the term. Choice A is incorrect because it describes an opaque material that blocks all light. Choice B is incorrect as it describes something that emits light, not lets light through. Choice C is incorrect as it refers to something that produces colorful light, not allows light to pass through.

Question 4 of 5

In which of the following situations would it be best to use informal language?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Writing a postcard. In this situation, informal language is appropriate as postcards are meant to be brief and personal. Informal language adds a friendly tone and suits the casual nature of postcard communication. Choices A, C, and D require more formal language due to the professional or educational settings. Seminars, talking to your boss, and participating in a professional conference all call for formal language to maintain professionalism and respect the context.

Question 5 of 5

In which of the following situations would you use formal language?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: At a Parent-Teacher meeting. Formal language is typically used in professional settings like meetings to show respect and professionalism. In this scenario, formal language is appropriate to discuss important matters related to a child's education and behavior. Texting a friend (A), a family reunion (B), and Skyping grandparents (C) are more casual settings where informal language is commonly used to maintain a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Using formal language in these situations may seem rigid or out of place.

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