Practice English TEAS TEST

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight." The semicolon is correctly used to separate two independent clauses that are related. In this case, the first clause "I have a big test tomorrow" and the second clause "I can't go out tonight" can stand alone as separate sentences but are closely related. The semicolon indicates a stronger connection between the two clauses compared to using a period. Choice B is incorrect because it is the same as the correct answer. Choice C is incorrect because "and" is not the appropriate conjunction to use after a semicolon; a coordinating conjunction like "and" should be used with a comma, not a semicolon. Choice D is incorrect because "but" is not the appropriate conjunction to follow a semicolon.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about. In this sentence, 'man' is the simple subject as it is the main focus of the sentence and performs the action of watching the train. 'The flustered man' is a noun phrase that provides additional description but is not the main subject. 'Watched' is a verb, not the subject. 'Train' is the object of the sentence, not the subject. Therefore, choice A, 'man,' is the correct simple subject in this sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "I have a test tomorrow; I need to study." This sentence correctly uses the semicolon to separate two closely related independent clauses. The semicolon is used to connect two complete thoughts that are related but could stand alone as separate sentences. In this case, "I have a test tomorrow" and "I need to study" are both complete thoughts and the semicolon correctly joins them. B is incorrect because the semicolon should come before "tomorrow" to properly separate the independent clauses. C is a complete sentence but does not demonstrate the use of a semicolon. D is incorrect as it incorrectly uses a semicolon followed by a conjunction "and," which is not necessary when using a semicolon to connect two independent clauses.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Tense disagreement. In the sentence, there is a mismatch in verb tenses. "Is going" (present continuous) should be followed by "from running" (present participle) to maintain consistency in the timeline. The correct structure should be "is going to keep her from running," using the present participle "running" to match the present continuous tense of "is going." Summary: A: Poor diction - The sentence does not have a problem with word choice. B: Ambiguous word choice - There is no ambiguity in the wording of the sentence. D: Inappropriate transition word choice - The sentence does not involve transition words.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The word 'bibliophile' is derived from the Greek words 'biblio' meaning books and 'phile' meaning lover. Therefore, the correct meaning of 'bibliophile' is "a person who collects books." This choice aligns with the word parts analysis, as it accurately reflects the root words. The other choices are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the meaning of 'bibliophile.' Choice B refers to an index, choice C refers to a list, and choice D refers to a place, none of which capture the essence of a person who loves and collects books.