TEAS Test English Questions

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it uses proper grammar and formal vocabulary. It avoids colloquial language and slang, making it suitable for professional or academic settings. Choice B uses informal language with "awesome," choice C includes informal slang "hang out," and choice D uses the casual term "partiers." Formal language is essential for clear communication in formal contexts.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it is a sentence fragment lacking a subject. It starts with a verb "Went" without a clear subject. In contrast, choices B, C, and D all have complete sentences with subjects and verbs, making them grammatically correct. In choice B, "She" is the subject, "went" is the verb. In choice C, "She" is the subject, "went" is the verb, and "Yesterday" is an introductory phrase. In choice D, "She" is the subject, "went" is the verb. Therefore, A is the fragment as it lacks a complete subject-verb structure.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: is. In this sentence, "Our family" is a singular noun, so the verb should agree in number and be singular as well. "Is" is the singular form of the verb "to be," making it the correct choice. Choice B (be) is incorrect because it is the base form of the verb and does not match the subject in number. Choice C (am) is incorrect because it is the first-person singular form of the verb and does not agree with the subject "Our family." Choice D (are) is incorrect because it is the plural form of the verb and does not match the singular subject.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because a colon should be used to introduce a list, an explanation, or a conclusion. In this sentence, the colon is correctly used to introduce the reason for her wish. Choice B incorrectly places the colon after "had" without a complete sentence following it. Choice C incorrectly separates "one" and "wish" with the colon. Choice D incorrectly uses the colon before "visit Paris" without introducing the reason or list.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The direct object receives the action of the verb. In this sentence, "offered" is the verb, and "chocolate cookies and vanilla cupcakes" are what the baker offered. Therefore, "chocolate cookies and vanilla cupcakes" is the direct object. Choices A, B, and C do not directly receive the action of the verb "offered," so they are not the direct object.