English and Language Usage TEAS

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it contains colloquial language "hang out" and "chill," which are informal expressions not typically used in formal or academic settings. These terms are considered slang and are more commonly used in casual conversations among friends. Choices A, B, and D are all formal and standard phrases that are appropriate for professional or academic contexts, making them not examples of colloquialisms.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it correctly uses a comma after "cooked" to separate the introductory dependent clause "I cooked." This comma is essential in indicating the separation between the introductory clause and the independent clause that follows. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they either use a comma incorrectly within the sentence or place a comma where it is not needed, disrupting the flow and clarity of the sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "Henry is a beagle-mix and is ready for adoption this weekend." The hyphen in "beagle-mix" is correctly used to connect the two words that function as a single descriptor for the type of dog Henry is. This type of compound word usually requires a hyphen to avoid confusion. In this case, "beagle-mix" clarifies that Henry is a mix of beagle breeds. The other choices do not require hyphens as they do not involve compound words that need to be connected for clarity.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Millennium. The word "Millennium" is spelled correctly as it refers to a period of one thousand years. The spelling follows standard English rules, with double "l" and double "n." The other choices, A: Miniscool, B: Miniature, and C: Maintenance, are incorrect due to misspellings. "Miniscool" is not a recognized word, "Miniature" has an incorrect placement of "i" and "a," and "Maintenance" has an incorrect placement of "e" and "a." Therefore, D is the correct choice based on proper English spelling conventions.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: The Man Who Knew Too Much. "Who" in this title is a pronoun that refers to the man. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. In this case, "who" replaces the noun "man." The other choices (A, B, C) do not include any pronouns. "Rear Window," "North by Northwest," and "The Trouble with Harry" do not contain any pronouns and are all movie titles that consist of only nouns and prepositions. The key is to identify the word that replaces a noun to determine the presence of a pronoun.