ATI TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it directly addresses the reader with "You," engaging them in the narrative. This creates a second-person perspective, making the reader feel involved in the action. Choice B uses first-person "I," choice C uses third-person "He," and choice D uses third-person plural "They," which do not involve the reader directly. By using the second-person narrative voice in choice A, the sentence effectively draws the reader into the scenario, enhancing engagement and immersion in the story.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Coal mining is a dangerous job. This is because the main idea of the paragraph is focused on the inherent risks and dangers associated with coal mining, emphasizing the potential harm and hazards faced by coal miners. Explanation: 1. The paragraph highlights the dangerous nature of coal mining. 2. It emphasizes the risks and potential injuries faced by coal miners. 3. The language used in the paragraph supports the idea of danger in coal mining. Summary: B: Coal mining being dirty is not the main focus of the paragraph. C: Although coal mining does take place underground, the primary emphasis is on the danger aspect. D: While coal miners do risk injury, the main idea is about the overall dangerous nature of the job, not just the risk of injury.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: The writer is a student writing a first draft of a paper. This is because the passage mentions the thesis being on the development of an experiment, which is a common task for students working on academic papers. Additionally, the mention of hitting a golf ball perfectly or it being a bust indicates a practical and experimental approach, typical of student projects. Incorrect Choices: A: The writer being a professional in a business environment is incorrect as there is no mention of business-related topics in the passage. B: The writer being a researcher writing for a scientific journal is incorrect as the language used is more informal and exploratory, typical of a student's first draft. D: The writer being an author of literature is incorrect as the content is focused on a scientific experiment rather than literary themes.

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: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Sleepwalker. The word 'somnambulist' refers to a person who sleepwalks, as indicated by the context of waking up outside in pajamas at night. This term specifically describes individuals who engage in activities while asleep. The other choices are incorrect because they do not align with the context clues provided. A: Explorer and B: Magician are unrelated to sleepwalking, while C: Insomniac refers to someone who has difficulty sleeping, which does not fit the scenario described in the sentence.