English and Language Usage TEAS

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the sentence uses an apostrophe to show possession (home's roof). The apostrophe is correctly placed before the "s" to indicate that the roof belongs to the home. Choices B, C, and D do not use apostrophes for possession correctly. In B, the apostrophe should come after "grandparents" to show possession of their families. In C, there is no possessive noun requiring an apostrophe. In D, the apostrophe should be placed before "women" to show possession of their things.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because the adjectives in the sentence are "excellent", "walking", "rich", and "brotherly". Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. In this sentence, these words describe the quality or characteristics of the walking tours and the history of Philadelphia. The other choices are incorrect because they do not function as adjectives in this sentence. Choice A consists of nouns, not adjectives. Choice C includes verbs, not adjectives. Choice D contains prepositions, not adjectives. Therefore, the correct answer is B as it accurately identifies the adjectives present in the given sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Mid-America. The word "Mid-America" is hyphenated correctly because it combines the prefix "Mid-" with "America" to create a compound word. The hyphen is used to connect the prefix and the base word to clarify their relationship. A: Ex-president is incorrect as "ex" is a prefix that does not require a hyphen when attached to a word. B: Hyperactive is incorrect as the prefix "hyper-" does not require a hyphen when attached to a word. C: Self-made is incorrect as "self" is a prefix that does not require a hyphen when attached to a word.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it uses correct spelling throughout the sentence. "Discipline" and "perseverance" are spelled correctly in choice D. Choice A has a typographical error with "perseverance" misspelled as "perseverence." Choice B is a duplicate of choice A, so it also contains the same misspelling. Choice C has multiple misspellings with "disiplin" and "perservearance," making it incorrect. Therefore, choice D is the only option that maintains correct spelling, making it the correct answer.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it uses commas to separate items in a series: milk, bread, and eggs. Commas in a series are used to clarify the individual items being listed. Choice B incorrectly uses a comma before "and," disrupting the series. Choice C incorrectly places a comma before "and," breaking the series. Choice D incorrectly uses commas before "and" inconsistently, causing confusion in the series. Overall, choice A is correct because it maintains consistent comma usage to separate items in the series effectively.