Practice English TEAS TEST

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it consists of two independent clauses (Condors are protected by laws / many people fear they will soon become extinct) connected by a coordinating conjunction (but). This structure forms a compound sentence. In contrast, choices B, C, and D either lack the necessary coordinating conjunction to connect two independent clauses or contain sentence fragments, making them incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Informal. The passage provides practical and friendly advice on how to prepare for an interview, using a conversational tone. It uses simple language and a personal approach, which are characteristics of informal writing. The tone is not overly professional (formal), casual or familiar (colloquial), or using non-standard language (slang). This choice is the best fit as it aligns with the friendly and approachable style of the passage.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the quotation marks are correctly placed around the direct speech. The opening quotation mark comes before the spoken words "Did you finish your homework?" and the closing quotation mark comes after the spoken words. This format follows the standard rules for punctuating direct speech in English. Choice B is incorrect because it does not include any quotation marks around the spoken words. Choice C is incorrect because the closing quotation mark is incorrectly placed outside the spoken words. Choice D is incorrect because the quotation mark is incorrectly placed before "she asked," which is not part of the direct speech.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Stubborn. 'Intransigent' means unwilling to compromise or change one's views. In the sentence, Jolie's unwavering stance on the issue indicates stubbornness. Indefinite (B) means unclear or vague, which does not fit the context. Passionate (C) means having strong emotions or beliefs, but it doesn't capture the refusal to compromise. Outspoken (D) means vocal or candid, which is not the same as being unyielding.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it directly quotes the words spoken by the person, "I'm tired," within quotation marks. Direct speech involves directly quoting what someone said. On the other hand, choices A, B, and D do not present the words spoken within quotation marks, making them indirect speech examples. Choice A and D report the speech indirectly, while choice B is in the present tense, not directly quoting the speech.