English and Language Usage TEAS

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Exclamation mark. It is used to indicate strong feelings or emotions, such as excitement, surprise, or urgency. It adds emphasis to a sentence. A period (A) indicates the end of a statement, a comma (B) is used to separate parts of a sentence, and a question mark (C) is used to indicate a question.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Now. This is because the word "ubiquitous" is used in contrast to the past when automobiles were rare. By understanding the contrast between the past and present indicated by the word "now," the student can infer that ubiquitous means something that is widespread or prevalent. The other choices do not provide the necessary context clue to decipher the meaning of the word. "Ago" only refers to the past, "cars" is just a subject mentioned in the sentence, and "rare" describes the past status of automobiles but does not directly relate to the current prevalence of cars.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Chairs. In English, most nouns form their plurals by adding an "s" at the end. "Chair" is a regular noun, so the plural form simply adds an "s" to become "chairs." Choice A is incorrect because it is the singular form. Choices C and D are incorrect as they do not follow the standard rule for forming plurals in English. Overall, the correct plural of "chair" is "chairs" due to the regular pluralization rule in the English language.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The prefix 'intra-' means 'within.' 'Intravenous' refers to something within a vein. It is commonly used to describe medications or fluids administered directly into a vein. The correct answer is C: Within veins. Option A, 'Across veins,' is incorrect as 'intra-' does not imply movement across something. Option B, 'Between veins,' is incorrect as 'intra-' refers to within, not between. Option D, 'Outside veins,' is incorrect as 'intra-' denotes inside or within, not outside.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it clearly explains the appropriate context for using the word "ain't." Academic writing requires standard language usage, and "ain't" is considered colloquial and informal. It emphasizes the importance of using formal language in academic settings. Choice A is incorrect because the word "ain't" may not be in some dictionaries, but that doesn't mean it isn't used or accepted in certain contexts. Choice B is incorrect as it implies that being in college determines the appropriateness of using "ain't," which is not a valid justification. Choice C is incorrect as it unfairly stigmatizes the word as sounding uneducated; language is diverse and context-dependent.