TEAS Test English Questions

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because a colon should be used to introduce a list, an explanation, or a conclusion. In this sentence, the colon is correctly used to introduce the reason for her wish. Choice B incorrectly places the colon after "had" without a complete sentence following it. Choice C incorrectly separates "one" and "wish" with the colon. Choice D incorrectly uses the colon before "visit Paris" without introducing the reason or list.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the semicolon after "that" is used incorrectly. Semicolons are typically used to connect two independent clauses or to separate items in a list when commas are already present. In this sentence, "just like that, headed into the next room" is not an independent clause, so a semicolon should not be used. A: The comma after "somewhat" is correct as it sets off the adverbial phrase. B: The comma after "Otto" is correct since it sets off the introductory element. D: The comma after "chair" is also correct as it sets off the introductory element before the main clause.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The complete subject includes all the words that describe the subject of the sentence. In this case, "The cherry tomatoes in our backyard" is the complete subject because it includes all the necessary elements to identify what the sentence is about. It consists of the article ‘The’, the adjectives ‘cherry’ and ‘in our backyard’, and the noun ‘tomatoes’. This phrase together forms the complete subject of the sentence. Explanation of other choices: A: "Tomatoes" is not the complete subject as it lacks the essential descriptors in the sentence. B: "Ready to be picked" is a prepositional phrase, not the complete subject. D: "Finally ready" is an adjective phrase, not the complete subject.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: changeable. This is because the word "changeable" is an exception to the common spelling rule where the silent "e" at the end of a word is usually dropped when adding a suffix starting with a vowel. In this case, when adding the suffix "-able" to "change," the silent "e" is retained, making it an exception to the rule. A: achievement follows the common spelling rule as the silent "e" is dropped when adding the suffix "-ment." B: operation follows the common spelling rule as the silent "e" is dropped when adding the suffix "-tion." D: deplorable follows the common spelling rule as the silent "e" is dropped when adding the suffix "-able."

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: caffeine. The word "caffeine" is misspelled in the sentence above as "caffiene." The correct spelling of the word is "caffeine." This misspelling changes the pronunciation and meaning of the word. The other choices (B: truly, C: neither, D: exactly) are spelled correctly and do not alter the meaning of the sentence. The misspelling "caffiene" deviates from the standard spelling of "caffeine," making it the correct answer in this context.