English and Language Usage TEAS

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because "Neither" is a singular subject, so the verb should be "is" instead of "are." The verb should agree with the singular subject. Choices B, C, and D all have correct subject-verb agreement as "Both," "Any," and "Each" are all singular subjects, and the corresponding verbs "are," "are," and "is" match in number.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The word "function" in the sentence is used as a noun. It refers to an event or gathering, which is a person, place, or thing. It serves as the subject of the sentence, and you can replace it with other nouns like "party" or "celebration." The function is not describing anything (adjective), modifying a verb (adverb), or indicating an action (verb). It is a naming word, so it functions as a noun in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the role of "function" in the sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Mood. Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere or feelings evoked in the reader by a text. It is determined by the setting, language, and tone of the writing. Tone (A) is the author's attitude towards the subject, not the reader's feelings. Irony (B) is when the opposite of what is expected happens. Theme (D) is the central idea or message of a text, not the emotional response it elicits. Therefore, C is the correct term for the feelings a text creates in the reader.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Parallelism. Parallelism refers to having consistent grammatical structure in a sentence. In the given sentence, there is a lack of parallelism because the verbs in the list are not in the same form. To correct this, the sentence should be revised to have all the verbs in the same form, such as 'travel to Italy, take a Mediterranean cruise, visit Pompeii, and eat a lot of Italian food.' Summary: - Choice B (Sentence fragment) is incorrect because the sentence is a complete sentence. - Choice C (Misplaced modifier) is incorrect as there are no misplaced modifiers in the sentence. - Choice D (Subject-verb agreement) is incorrect because the error is not related to agreement between the subject and verb.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it maintains the formality of the original sentence by using a more structured and professional tone. It rephrases the statement in a way that presents a clear and respectful disagreement with the argument being discussed. Choice B is incorrect as it lacks formality and politeness, using an imperative tone that is not suitable for a formal setting. Choice C is incorrect as it poses a question rather than providing a formal restatement of the original sentence. Choice D is also incorrect as it does not offer a formal rewrite of the sentence and does not express any disagreement with the argument as required.