ATI TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: styles. In English, most nouns form their plural by adding "-s" or "-es" at the end. The word "style" follows this rule and simply adds an "-s" to become "styles." A: "oxen" is an irregular plural form of "ox" and does not follow the typical pluralization rule. C: "monarchies" is a correct plural form, but it is not the only correct answer in this question. D: "clutches" is also a correct plural form, but it is not the only correct answer in this question.

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: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "The plump, old, white cat basked in the warm sunlight." This option correctly uses commas to separate the adjectives "plump," "old," and "white" to provide clear and precise information about the cat. Commas are used to separate coordinate adjectives that equally describe the noun. Option B: "The plump, old, white, cat basked in the warm sunlight." This option incorrectly places a comma after "white" and before "cat," which disrupts the flow and does not follow standard punctuation rules for coordinating adjectives. Option C: "The plump, old white cat basked in the warm sunlight." This option lacks commas between the adjectives, making it unclear whether "old" and "white" are separate descriptors or part of a single description. Option D: "The plump old white cat, basked in the warm sunlight." This option incorrectly places a comma after "cat

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it introduces a contrast or shift in focus, indicating a transition in the paragraph. It shifts the discussion from the primary trade item (Chinese silk) to the broader significance of other trade items. Choice A provides background information, not a transition. Choice C merely provides additional information without transitioning the topic. Choice D is a straightforward statement about the Silk Road without signaling a transition. Therefore, B is the best example of a transition sentence.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Do. In the sentence "__________ not worry about it," the verb should be in the base form to match the negation "not." "Do" is the correct base form of the verb that agrees with the subject "you." Option A (Is) is incorrect as it requires the base form of the verb after "is," not the infinitive form. Option C (You) is incorrect as it is not a verb. Option D (Was) is incorrect as it is the past tense form of the verb and does not match the present tense context of the sentence. Therefore, "Do" is the correct choice to maintain subject-verb agreement and tense consistency.