TEAS English Questions

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: third-person singular. The word 'she' in the sentence refers to a singular female person. In grammar, third-person singular is used when referring to someone other than the speaker (first person) or the person being spoken to (second person). Therefore, 'she' indicates the perspective of a singular female individual. Choice A (first-person singular) is incorrect because 'she' is not referring to the person speaking. Choice B (third-person plural) is incorrect because 'she' is singular, not plural. Choice C (second-person plural) is incorrect because 'she' is not addressing a group being spoken to.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Are homophones. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. In this case, "caret," "carrot," and "to, two, and too" are all examples of homophones. They sound alike but have different meanings and uses. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Not all of them are nouns. B: Not all of them are monosyllabic. D: Not all of them represent things in nature.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. This sentence structure uses "Because of this" to introduce the reason for the survivors coming from first class and being able to reach the deck fastest. The use of "as" further clarifies the cause and effect relationship. Choice A lacks a clear connection between the first part of the sentence and the reason provided. Choice C lacks a conjunction to link the two parts of the sentence. Choice D is similar to choice B, but the conjunction "as" is more appropriate for showing the relationship between the two clauses.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: "earlier." An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence, "earlier" modifies the verb by indicating when the action occurred. It answers the question "when" the action took place, making it an adverb. Choice A, "call," is a verb, not an adverb. Choice C, "could," is a modal verb indicating possibility, not an adverb. Choice D, "phone," is a noun, not an adverb. Therefore, only choice B, "earlier," fits the criteria of an adverb in this sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: intrude. This word is spelled correctly as it follows the standard spelling rules for the word meaning to enter uninvited. The other answer choices are spelled incorrectly: B: aclimate should be spelled as acclimate, with a double "c." C: wisen is not a standard word; it should be spelled as "wisen up." D: alude should be spelled as allude, which means to suggest indirectly. Therefore, A is the correct choice as it is the only word spelled correctly among the options provided.