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: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Avid. In the sentence, "avid" describes Julia Robinson, indicating her strong interest in photography. It functions as an adjective modifying the noun "photographer." Adjectives modify or describe nouns or pronouns. "Time" (A) is a noun, "capture" (B) is a verb, and "photographer" (D) is a noun. Therefore, only "avid" qualifies as an adjective in this context.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Slang. Slang refers to informal, non-standard words and expressions that are specific to certain groups or communities. In this scenario, the unique vocabulary words used by the students between classes are considered slang because they are not part of formal language but rather reflect their age or cultural group. Slang is dynamic and constantly evolving, making it an integral part of language diversity. Summary: - B: Jargon refers to specialized terminology used within a particular profession or group, not specific to age or cultural group. - C: Dialect refers to a regional or social variety of language characterized by unique grammar and pronunciation features. - D: Vernacular refers to the language spoken by the ordinary people in a particular region, not necessarily tied to specific age or cultural group.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Millennium. The word "Millennium" is spelled correctly as it refers to a period of one thousand years. The spelling follows standard English rules, with double "l" and double "n." The other choices, A: Miniscool, B: Miniature, and C: Maintenance, are incorrect due to misspellings. "Miniscool" is not a recognized word, "Miniature" has an incorrect placement of "i" and "a," and "Maintenance" has an incorrect placement of "e" and "a." Therefore, D is the correct choice based on proper English spelling conventions.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it is a simple sentence consisting of one independent clause that expresses a complete thought. It has a subject ("The man") and a predicate ("looked somewhat out of place at the party"). The other choices are not simple sentences as they either lack a main verb (A and B) or contain multiple clauses (D). Choice A is a noun phrase, choice B is a prepositional phrase, and choice D is a complex sentence with a dependent clause ("because of his checked tie"). Therefore, choice C is the only option that fits the criteria for a simple sentence.