ATI TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: chiefs. The plural of 'chief' follows the standard English pluralization rule by adding an -s to form the plural. 'Chieves' (B), 'chievs' (C), and 'chiefes' (D) are incorrect as they do not follow this rule and are not recognized plural forms in English.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it consists of two independent clauses (The sky is clear, and the stars are bright) connected by a coordinating conjunction 'and.' This structure makes it a compound sentence. Choice B is incorrect as it is a complex sentence with a dependent clause (Although it was late) and an independent clause (he stayed up). Choice C is incorrect as it is a simple sentence with only one independent clause (She reads books). Choice D is incorrect as it is a complex sentence with a dependent clause (While she reads) and an independent clause (she listens to music).

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The word 'lively' in the sentence describes the noun 'lady,' indicating a characteristic or quality of the noun. This function aligns with that of an adjective, which modifies a noun or pronoun. An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb (eliminating choice B). 'Lively' is not acting as the main action of the sentence (eliminating choice A), nor is it referring to a person, place, thing, or idea (eliminating choice D). Therefore, the correct answer is C: Adjective.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: as a result. This transition word indicates cause and effect, showing that the clock not working for years led to Ally deciding to take it off the wall. The other choices are incorrect because: B: conversely suggests a contrast, which is not suitable in this context. C: then again implies a different perspective or consideration, which is not relevant to the cause and effect relationship in the sentence. D: similarly indicates a comparison, which is not appropriate as it does not convey the cause and effect relationship in the sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it uses a comma after the introductory phrase "Since we only have ten minutes." Commas are typically used after introductory phrases to separate them from the main clause. Choice A is incorrect because it lacks any punctuation after the introductory phrase. Choice B is incorrect as it uses a semicolon, which is not typically used in this context. Choice D is incorrect as it uses a colon, which is also not appropriate for separating the introductory phrase from the main clause.