English and Language Usage TEAS

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, "Let's eat, Grandma!" This sentence correctly uses a comma to indicate a pause after the imperative phrase "Let's eat." The comma is necessary to clarify that "Grandma" is not the object of the action. Choice A lacks a comma, potentially changing the meaning. Choices C and D contain incorrect comma placements that disrupt the intended meaning.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The prefix 'pre-' means before. It is derived from Latin and indicates something that occurs before a specified time or event. For example, 'preheat' means to heat before using. Therefore, the correct answer is B. The other choices are incorrect because 'after' (A) means following something, 'during' (C) means throughout the duration of something, and 'against' (D) means in opposition to something.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Complex. This sentence has an independent clause 'the picnic will be canceled' and a dependent clause 'If it rains tomorrow'. The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, making it a complex sentence. A simple sentence (A) consists of just one independent clause, a compound sentence (B) has two or more independent clauses, and a compound-complex sentence (D) has at least one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Exclamation mark. It is used to indicate strong feelings or emotions, such as excitement, surprise, or urgency. It adds emphasis to a sentence. A period (A) indicates the end of a statement, a comma (B) is used to separate parts of a sentence, and a question mark (C) is used to indicate a question.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because "After" and "then" are transitional words that show the sequence of events in the sentence. "After" indicates the order of events, while "then" further emphasizes the chronological order. These transitional words help connect the actions Tracy took in a logical sequence. Choice B is incorrect because "at," "with," and "to" are prepositions that do not serve as transitional words indicating a sequence of events. Choice C is incorrect because "had" and "took" are verbs describing actions but do not function as transitional words showing the progression of events. Choice D is incorrect because "a" and "the" are articles that do not serve as transitional words indicating the order of events.