ATI TEAS English

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "Krista was not sure whom to hold responsible for the broken window." In this sentence, "whom" is the object of the verb "to hold," making it the correct pronoun choice. "Who" is used for the subject of a sentence, not the object. Choice A is incorrect because it incorrectly uses "who" instead of "whom." Choice B is incorrect because it uses the incorrect word order "whom was responsible." Choice D is incorrect because it uses the preposition "on" unnecessarily and has a wordy structure compared to the concise and grammatically correct choice C.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Regardless. This transitional word indicates a contrast or opposition between ideas. "Regardless" is used to show that a particular fact or situation does not affect the truth of what you are saying. The other choices - B: Furthermore, C: Additionally, and D: Moreover - are all used to add more information or strengthen a point, rather than to show contrast.

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.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Colloquialism. In the excerpt, the language used is informal and reflects everyday speech, which is characteristic of colloquialism. This literary device is used to create a sense of familiarity and authenticity in dialogue or narrative. A: Personification involves giving human characteristics to non-human entities, which is not evident in the excerpt. B: Synecdoche is when a part represents the whole or vice versa, which is not apparent in the text. C: Metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things, typically using "like" or "as," which is not present in the excerpt. In summary, the presence of informal language typical of everyday speech in the excerpt points to the correct answer, colloquialism, while the other choices do not align with the literary device used in the text.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it contains a single independent clause that expresses a complete thought. The subject "Phillippa and Primula" is performing the actions "walked the dog" and "gave the dog a bath" in a straightforward manner without any additional clauses or conjunctions. A: Incorrect - Contains two independent clauses connected by the conjunction "and." B: Incorrect - Contains a compound predicate but also has additional clauses and conjunctions. C: Incorrect - Contains two independent clauses connected by the conjunction "while." In summary, D is the only choice that presents a single simple sentence with a clear subject, verb, and complete thought.