ATI TEAS English and Language Usage

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Joyful. 'Joyful' is a synonym for 'happy' as both words convey a sense of pleasure and contentment. The word 'sad' (A) is the opposite of 'happy,' 'angry' (C) and 'tired' (D) are also negative emotions and do not align with the meaning of 'happy.' Therefore, 'joyful' is the most appropriate synonym in this context.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The prefix 'epi-' in 'epidemic' means 'on' or 'upon.' It comes from the Greek word meaning 'upon' or 'on.' In the context of an epidemic, it refers to a widespread occurrence or outbreak of a disease that affects a large number of people. The prefix 'epi-' does not mean 'badly' (A), 'a lot' (C), or 'a little' (D) in this word. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer as it closely aligns with the actual meaning of the prefix in the term 'epidemic.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because mind mapping and free writing are common prewriting techniques used to generate ideas and organize thoughts before drafting. Mind mapping helps visually structure concepts, while free writing encourages continuous, uninhibited writing to explore ideas. These activities facilitate brainstorming and planning, essential in the prewriting stage. A is incorrect because finalizing the works cited page comes during the drafting and revising stages. B is incorrect as the first draft is typically produced after prewriting. D is incorrect as copy editing and proofreading occur in the editing and revising stages, not during prewriting.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it correctly uses a semicolon to connect two independent clauses. Both "Aziz was astonished" and "he had never seen horses in the wild before" can stand alone as complete sentences. A semicolon is used to join closely related ideas without a coordinating conjunction. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they either lack appropriate punctuation or incorrectly use conjunctions like "although" or "but" to connect independent clauses without proper punctuation.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why choice A (Dyskinesia) is correct: 1. "Dys-" prefix means abnormal or difficult. 2. "Kinesia" suffix refers to movement. 3. Combining "Dys-" and "kinesia" gives us "Dyskinesia," meaning abnormality of movement. Summary of why other choices are incorrect: - Choice B (Hyperkinesia): "Hyper-" prefix means excessive, not abnormal. - Choice C (Akinesia): "A-" prefix means without or lack of, not abnormality. - Choice D (Hypokinesia): "Hypo-" prefix means deficient or decreased, not abnormality.