ATI TEAS English and Language Usage

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because a topic sentence should introduce the main idea of the paragraph, and "Cooking requires a number of different skills that can be learned and practiced" does exactly that by clearly stating the overarching theme of the paragraph. It sets the tone for discussing the various skills needed for cooking. Choice A is too vague and doesn't provide a clear indication of what the paragraph will be about. Choice C focuses on a specific tool needed for cooking, rather than the broader concept of skills. Choice D is more about the process of learning to chop vegetables efficiently, rather than the general skills required for cooking.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The prefix 'inter-' means "among" or "between." In this context, intergalactic means "between galaxies." The spaceship is designed to travel between different galaxies. Therefore, the correct answer is A. The other choices are incorrect because they do not convey the same meaning as the prefix 'inter-' in the given sentence. B: Below, C: Around, D: Above do not fit the context of the sentence, which specifically refers to traveling between galaxies.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Professional. The passage is written in a formal and business-like tone, addressing department supervisors and discussing internal accounting system reconfiguration. This indicates a professional setting and purpose, as it pertains to work-related matters and requests for specific information and feedback. The language used is precise and directed towards achieving a specific outcome, which aligns with professional writing standards. Summary of incorrect choices: A: Literary - This passage is not focused on artistic expression or storytelling, but rather on practical business communication. C: Colloquial - The passage lacks informal language or slang typically associated with colloquial writing. D: Scientific - While the passage involves data analysis related to accounting, it does not follow the formal structure or methodology of scientific writing, which involves hypotheses, experiments, and conclusions.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it introduces a new topic about the sustainability of wool, which is not directly related to the personal enjoyment and benefits of knitting mentioned in the paragraph. The other choices (A, B, D) all relate to personal experiences, benefits, and feelings associated with knitting, aligning with the main theme of the paragraph. C introduces a different aspect that does not flow with the overall context, making it the odd one out.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it is a correctly punctuated compound sentence. A compound sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as "and," "but," "or"). In choice A, "The moonlight glowed white on the roof next door" and "the sky was a gentle summer blue" are two independent clauses joined by the coordinating conjunction "and." This creates a grammatically correct compound sentence. Choices B, C, and D do not meet the criteria for a compound sentence as they either lack a coordinating conjunction (B), have a dependent clause (C), or use a comma splice (D), making them incorrect.