Practice English TEAS TEST

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it directly quotes the words spoken by the person, "I'm tired," within quotation marks. Direct speech involves directly quoting what someone said. On the other hand, choices A, B, and D do not present the words spoken within quotation marks, making them indirect speech examples. Choice A and D report the speech indirectly, while choice B is in the present tense, not directly quoting the speech.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Repeat. 'Reiterate' means to repeat something for emphasis or clarity. In this context, 'repeat' is the most suitable synonym as it captures the essence of reiterating a point. A: Refine means to improve or make something better, not synonymous with reiterate. B: Relegate means to assign to a lower position, not synonymous with reiterate. C: Regale means to entertain or amuse, not synonymous with reiterate.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the modifier "Running through the park" should be placed next to the word it is modifying. In this case, it seems like the dog is running through the park, but the intended meaning is that I am the one running. The other choices correctly place the modifier next to the word it is modifying. B links "running through the park" to "the dog," C links "through the park" to "chased me," and D links "while running through the park" to "I saw the dog."

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The simple subject is the main noun or pronoun that the sentence is about. In this sentence, 'man' is the simple subject as it is the main focus of the sentence and performs the action of watching the train. 'The flustered man' is a noun phrase that provides additional description but is not the main subject. 'Watched' is a verb, not the subject. 'Train' is the object of the sentence, not the subject. Therefore, choice A, 'man,' is the correct simple subject in this sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it directly relates to the information provided in the passage. The passage mentions Cassidy's long ponytail as a distinguishing feature that made her easy to spot. This detail is directly supported by the statement in choice D. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not directly correlate with the information provided in the passage. Choice A is a general statement that may or may not be true based on the passage. Choice B, Cassidy's height, is not specifically mentioned as a factor in her track and field success. Choice C, about hurdling, is mentioned in the passage but does not directly support the fact that Cassidy was easy to spot due to her long ponytail.