TEAS Test English Questions

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it presents a clear and arguable statement that summarizes the main point of an essay. It includes two main ideas (Abel Tasman as the first European to see New Zealand and James Cook for mapping it) which sets up the direction of the essay. Choices B, C, and D are not thesis statements as they either lack the argumentative nature (B and D) or fail to encompass multiple main ideas (C).

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: the comma after the word 'home' should be removed. In this sentence, the phrase "went home and fell asleep on the couch" is a compound predicate, with 'home' and 'fell asleep' connected by 'and'. In this case, no comma is needed before 'and' when connecting two verbs in a compound predicate. The comma after 'home' creates an unnecessary pause and disrupts the flow of the sentence. Removing this comma will make the sentence more concise and clear. Summary: A: The comma after 'long' is correct as it separates the introductory phrase from the main clause. B: The comma after 'hike' is needed to separate the introductory phrase from the main clause. C: The comma after 'home' is the correct choice to remove as it disrupts the compound predicate structure. D: The comma after 'couch' is necessary to separate the two clauses in the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the phrase "pretty sure" is a colloquialism, meaning it is informal and commonly used in everyday conversations. This deviates from formal language typically used in academic or professional settings. Choices B, C, and D are all written in standard formal language without any colloquial expressions.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: is. In this sentence, "Our family" is a singular noun, so the verb should agree in number and be singular as well. "Is" is the singular form of the verb "to be," making it the correct choice. Choice B (be) is incorrect because it is the base form of the verb and does not match the subject in number. Choice C (am) is incorrect because it is the first-person singular form of the verb and does not agree with the subject "Our family." Choice D (are) is incorrect because it is the plural form of the verb and does not match the singular subject.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because a colon should be used to introduce a list, an explanation, or a conclusion. In this sentence, the colon is correctly used to introduce the reason for her wish. Choice B incorrectly places the colon after "had" without a complete sentence following it. Choice C incorrectly separates "one" and "wish" with the colon. Choice D incorrectly uses the colon before "visit Paris" without introducing the reason or list.