ATI TEAS English

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Juniper sent a card to Uncle Archibald, who has been unwell. Rationale: 1. Proper nouns (Juniper, Archibald) are capitalized. 2. Titles when used before a name (Uncle) are capitalized. 3. The names and titles in the sentence are correctly capitalized. Summary: A: Incorrect - "cousin" and "Tuesday" are not capitalized. C: Incorrect - "mother" and "rummage sale" are not proper nouns and should not be capitalized. D: Incorrect - "twin sister" should not be capitalized as it is not a title or a proper noun.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct plural form of "syllabus" is "syllabi" because it follows the standard English rule for forming plurals of words ending in -us by changing the -us to -i. In this case, the word "syllabus" ends in -us, so the plural form becomes "syllabi." Choice A (Syllabus) is incorrect because it is the singular form of the word, not the plural. Choice B (Syllaba) is incorrect because it does not follow the standard pluralization rule for words ending in -us. Choice D (Syllabis) is also incorrect as it does not adhere to the correct pluralization rule for the word "syllabus."

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it introduces a personal attack ("hypocrisy") instead of focusing on the substantive arguments. In a formal debate, it is crucial to maintain professionalism and avoid ad hominem attacks. Choices A, B, and C all present opinions in a formal and respectful manner, focusing on the topics at hand rather than attacking individuals personally. In a debate, it is important to stick to the facts, present logical arguments, and avoid emotional or personal attacks to maintain the integrity and effectiveness of the discussion.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it maintains clarity and proper punctuation. It effectively conveys the relationship between Lucinda's concern about side effects and her decision to continue taking the medication. The introductory clause "Although Lucinda was concerned about the possible side effects" sets up the contrasting information that follows, creating a clear cause-and-effect relationship. The use of commas before and after the clause adds appropriate punctuation for the introductory phrase. Choice A lacks clarity due to the placement of the verb "were" before "a concern for Lucinda," making the sentence awkward. Choice B has a similar issue with awkward phrasing and lacks the clear cause-and-effect relationship present in Choice D. Choice C is less effective in establishing the cause-and-effect relationship and may lead to confusion regarding the reason for Lucinda's decision.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. A colon is used to introduce a list or explanation after a complete sentence. The colon signals to the reader that what follows is directly related to and expands upon the preceding sentence. It helps to provide clarity and organization in writing. Choice A is incorrect because a colon does not join two related sentences; that is the role of a semicolon. Choice B is incorrect as a colon does not specifically set off direct quotes. Choice D is incorrect because a colon does not separate clauses in a compound sentence; that is typically done with a semicolon or conjunction.