TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it contains an independent clause "Tabitha tried rock climbing" and a dependent clause "despite having a fear of heights." This structure meets the criteria for a complex sentence. The other choices lack the combination of an independent and dependent clause, making them incorrect. Choice A is a compound sentence with two independent clauses joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction. Choice B is a compound sentence with two independent clauses separated by a semicolon. Choice C is a compound sentence with two independent clauses joined by "and."

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The term monochromatic means having one color. Mono means one, and chromatic relates to color. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Choice B, having many parts, is incorrect because it does not relate to the term monochromatic. Choice C, having a lot of time, and choice D, having too much heat, are also incorrect as they have no relevance to the term's definition. In summary, the term monochromatic specifically refers to something that is of a single color, making choice A the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Coordinate clause. In the sentence, 'I ate, and he drank,' both 'I ate' and 'he drank' are independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction 'and'. A coordinate clause is a clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. In this case, both clauses can function independently, making them coordinate clauses. Summary: - Choice B (Dependent clause) is incorrect because the clauses in the sentence are independent, not dependent. - Choice C (Subordinate clause) is incorrect because the clauses are not related in a hierarchical structure. - Choice D (Independent clause) is incorrect because while the clauses are independent, the question asks for the specific type of independent clause, which is a coordinate clause in this case.

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.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Centuries. "Century" follows the standard rule for forming plurals by adding "-ies" to the singular form "century." This creates the plural "centuries." Choice A (Centurys) incorrectly adds an "s" without changing the ending, making it grammatically incorrect. Choice B (Centures) is a misspelling and does not follow standard pluralization rules. Choice D (Centuryies) adds an unnecessary "ie" ending, making it incorrect as well. Overall, the correct plural form is "centuries" because it follows the standard English pluralization rule.