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 because "It's" is the contraction for "it is" or "it has," while "its" is the possessive form. In this sentence, the contraction "It's" is correctly used to indicate that something has often been said. Choices A, B, and D all incorrectly use "Its," the possessive form, which does not fit in the context of the sentence. It is important to pay attention to the usage of contractions and possessive forms to ensure correct word usage in sentences.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction ("and then"). This structure meets the criteria for a compound sentence, where two independent clauses are connected to create a complete thought. The other choices do not meet this criteria. A is a simple sentence with a compound predicate, B is a complex sentence with a dependent clause, and D is a complex sentence with a compound predicate.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The word 'part' functions as an adjective in sentence D ("Ronaldo is part Irish on his mother's side of the family") because it describes Ronaldo's Irish heritage. In this context, 'part' is used to indicate a portion or share of his ancestry, serving as an adjective modifying 'Irish.' In sentences A, B, and C, 'part' is used as a noun referring to a role, a separation, and a contribution, respectively. Therefore, only in sentence D does 'part' function as an adjective.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Very large. In the context of the sentence, "prodigious" is used to describe the Mayan pyramid, implying that it is exceptionally large or impressive. The word "prodigious" often means extraordinary in size or extent, which aligns with the description of the pyramid as being distant and imposing. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not capture the intended meaning of "prodigious" in this context. "Famous" (B), "Very old" (C), and "Fancy" (D) do not convey the sense of immense size or grandeur associated with the Mayan pyramid.