ATI TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it maintains parallel structure by using gerunds (hiking, swimming, running) for each activity in the list. This ensures consistency and clarity in the sentence. Choice A is incorrect because it mixes gerunds with an infinitive ("to run"). Choice C is incorrect because it mixes gerunds with an infinitive and lacks consistency. Choice D is incorrect because it creates a fragmented list by separating "hiking" from the other activities.

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: 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: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. This sentence is punctuated correctly because it uses commas to set off the nonessential elements "San Francisco, California" and "from June 2011". The main sentence "One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco" stands alone without these additional details. Choice A: Incorrect - There should not be a comma before "California" as it is an essential part of the location. Choice B: Incorrect - The same error as in Choice A, with an unnecessary comma before "California". Choice D: Incorrect - The comma after "June" is unnecessary and disrupts the flow of the sentence.

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.