TEAS Test English Questions

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the semicolon after "that" is used incorrectly. Semicolons are typically used to connect two independent clauses or to separate items in a list when commas are already present. In this sentence, "just like that, headed into the next room" is not an independent clause, so a semicolon should not be used. A: The comma after "somewhat" is correct as it sets off the adverbial phrase. B: The comma after "Otto" is correct since it sets off the introductory element. D: The comma after "chair" is also correct as it sets off the introductory element before the main clause.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: caffeine. The word "caffeine" is misspelled in the sentence above as "caffiene." The correct spelling of the word is "caffeine." This misspelling changes the pronunciation and meaning of the word. The other choices (B: truly, C: neither, D: exactly) are spelled correctly and do not alter the meaning of the sentence. The misspelling "caffiene" deviates from the standard spelling of "caffeine," making it the correct answer in this context.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Quickly. An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this sentence, "quickly" modifies the verb "finished," describing how the homework was completed. It answers the question of how she finished her homework. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because: A is a pronoun, B is a verb, and D is a noun. They do not describe how the action was done.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: changeable. This is because the word "changeable" is an exception to the common spelling rule where the silent "e" at the end of a word is usually dropped when adding a suffix starting with a vowel. In this case, when adding the suffix "-able" to "change," the silent "e" is retained, making it an exception to the rule. A: achievement follows the common spelling rule as the silent "e" is dropped when adding the suffix "-ment." B: operation follows the common spelling rule as the silent "e" is dropped when adding the suffix "-tion." D: deplorable follows the common spelling rule as the silent "e" is dropped when adding the suffix "-able."

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Not enough. Hypokalemia refers to low levels of potassium in the blood. The term "decreasing levels" indicates that the potassium levels are dropping, meaning there is not enough potassium present in Sofia's blood. Therefore, the doctor suggests a blood test to monitor and address the hypokalemia. A: "Better" does not address the issue of low potassium levels. B: "Above" is not relevant as the concern is about low levels of potassium. C: "Too much" is the opposite of hypokalemia, which is characterized by low potassium levels.