TEAS 7 English Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Daydreaming until inspiration strikes. This is not an effective brainstorming strategy because it relies on passive waiting for ideas to come, rather than actively engaging in the brainstorming process. Effective brainstorming involves actively generating ideas through techniques like making lists, freewriting, and asking questions. Daydreaming may lead to creativity, but it is not a reliable or structured method for generating ideas. Making lists (A), freewriting (C), and asking questions (D) are all active strategies that encourage idea generation and are commonly used in brainstorming sessions.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct sentence is C: "Other historians claim that the symbolism in the fairy tale is more about nature and the shifting seasons." This sentence demonstrates correct use of an apostrophe in the word "historians'." The apostrophe is used to indicate possession, showing that the claim belongs to the historians. The other choices do not demonstrate correct use of an apostrophe. A does not require an apostrophe, B incorrectly uses "its" without an apostrophe, and D correctly uses an apostrophe in "Tchaikovsky's" but that is not the focus of the question.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because determining the argument the composition will defend should have already been done during the pre-writing and drafting stages, not during revising, editing, and proofreading. During these steps, the focus should be on refining the existing content, improving clarity, coherence, and correctness. A: Improving word choice is important for enhancing the overall quality of the writing. B: Replacing irrelevant or weak sentences helps to strengthen the composition. C: Identifying sentences that require citations ensures academic integrity and proper acknowledgment of sources.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because there is no misspelled word in the sentence. "Greatest," "achievement," and "leader" are all correctly spelled. Therefore, the statement "Hampton's greatest achievement as the leader of the BPP may be his fight against street gang violence in Chicago" is free of any spelling errors. The other choices are incorrect as they attempt to suggest that one of the words is misspelled when in fact, they are all spelled correctly.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the sentence logically follows the previous sentence about the person's behavior during different activities. Moving it before the preceding sentence (B) disrupts the flow. Moving it to the end of the first paragraph (C) is unnecessary and disrupts the coherence. Omitting the sentence (D) would leave a gap in the narrative. Placing it where it is now (A) maintains the logical progression of the person's actions.