TEAS Test English Questions

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it contains a main clause "Raina stopped to watch the sunset" and a dependent clause "Before finishing her walk home." The dependent clause adds context to the main clause, making it a complex sentence. The other choices either lack a dependent clause (A, C) or have multiple independent clauses without proper punctuation (D).

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because "insightful" is spelled correctly. The word "insightful" means to have a deep understanding or perception of something. In this sentence, "insightful" is used correctly to describe the remarks as being perceptive and relevant. Choice B is incorrect because "relevant" is spelled correctly but the sentence structure is not as strong as choice A. Choice C is incorrect because "relevant" is spelled correctly, but the sentence is negative and does not showcase the word in a positive context. Choice D is incorrect because "relevance" is the correct form of the word in this context, not "relevant."

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The complete subject includes all the words that describe the subject of the sentence. In this case, "The cherry tomatoes in our backyard" is the complete subject because it includes all the necessary elements to identify what the sentence is about. It consists of the article ‘The’, the adjectives ‘cherry’ and ‘in our backyard’, and the noun ‘tomatoes’. This phrase together forms the complete subject of the sentence. Explanation of other choices: A: "Tomatoes" is not the complete subject as it lacks the essential descriptors in the sentence. B: "Ready to be picked" is a prepositional phrase, not the complete subject. D: "Finally ready" is an adjective phrase, not the complete subject.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it uses proper grammar and formal vocabulary. It avoids colloquial language and slang, making it suitable for professional or academic settings. Choice B uses informal language with "awesome," choice C includes informal slang "hang out," and choice D uses the casual term "partiers." Formal language is essential for clear communication in formal contexts.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Not enough. Hypokalemia refers to low levels of potassium in the blood. The term "decreasing levels" indicates that the potassium levels are dropping, meaning there is not enough potassium present in Sofia's blood. Therefore, the doctor suggests a blood test to monitor and address the hypokalemia. A: "Better" does not address the issue of low potassium levels. B: "Above" is not relevant as the concern is about low levels of potassium. C: "Too much" is the opposite of hypokalemia, which is characterized by low potassium levels.