ATI TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: -ness. This suffix is used to indicate a state or quality of being. For example, "happiness" signifies the state of being happy. Choice A (-ic) typically forms adjectives, not states or qualities. Choice C (-ous) usually forms adjectives indicating characteristics. Choice D (-ful) also forms adjectives, indicating full of something. Therefore, B is the best choice for denoting a state or quality.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it uses a comma after the introductory phrase "Since we only have ten minutes." Commas are typically used after introductory phrases to separate them from the main clause. Choice A is incorrect because it lacks any punctuation after the introductory phrase. Choice B is incorrect as it uses a semicolon, which is not typically used in this context. Choice D is incorrect as it uses a colon, which is also not appropriate for separating the introductory phrase from the main clause.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because the passage indicates the writer is conducting research and writing for a scientific journal, as evidenced by the use of technical language, data analysis, and referencing previous studies. The other options are incorrect because there is no mention of the writer being a professional in a business environment (A), a student writing a first draft of a paper (C), or an author of literature (D). The context of the passage aligns most closely with the characteristics of a researcher writing for a scientific journal.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. This sentence is punctuated correctly because it uses commas to set off the nonessential elements "San Francisco, California" and "from June 2011". The main sentence "One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco" stands alone without these additional details. Choice A: Incorrect - There should not be a comma before "California" as it is an essential part of the location. Choice B: Incorrect - The same error as in Choice A, with an unnecessary comma before "California". Choice D: Incorrect - The comma after "June" is unnecessary and disrupts the flow of the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Coal mining is a dangerous job. This is because the main idea of the paragraph is focused on the inherent risks and dangers associated with coal mining, emphasizing the potential harm and hazards faced by coal miners. Explanation: 1. The paragraph highlights the dangerous nature of coal mining. 2. It emphasizes the risks and potential injuries faced by coal miners. 3. The language used in the paragraph supports the idea of danger in coal mining. Summary: B: Coal mining being dirty is not the main focus of the paragraph. C: Although coal mining does take place underground, the primary emphasis is on the danger aspect. D: While coal miners do risk injury, the main idea is about the overall dangerous nature of the job, not just the risk of injury.