ATI TEAS English and Language Usage

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it follows the structure of passive voice: "subject + to be verb + past participle." In this sentence, "The tests were graded by the teacher," the subject (tests) is being acted upon by the teacher (the doer of the action). The other choices (A, C, D) are in active voice where the subject performs the action directly.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, "She ran through the park." This is a complete sentence because it contains a subject "She" and a predicate "ran through the park," making it a grammatically correct sentence. Choice A, B, and C are not complete sentences because they lack either a subject, a predicate, or both, making them sentence fragments or incomplete thoughts. Choice A lacks a verb, choice B lacks a main clause, and choice C lacks a subject and a verb. Therefore, only choice D fulfills the criteria of a complete sentence by having both a subject and a predicate.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why choice A (Dyskinesia) is correct: 1. "Dys-" prefix means abnormal or difficult. 2. "Kinesia" suffix refers to movement. 3. Combining "Dys-" and "kinesia" gives us "Dyskinesia," meaning abnormality of movement. Summary of why other choices are incorrect: - Choice B (Hyperkinesia): "Hyper-" prefix means excessive, not abnormal. - Choice C (Akinesia): "A-" prefix means without or lack of, not abnormality. - Choice D (Hypokinesia): "Hypo-" prefix means deficient or decreased, not abnormality.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The prefix 'epi-' in 'epidemic' means 'on' or 'upon.' It comes from the Greek word meaning 'upon' or 'on.' In the context of an epidemic, it refers to a widespread occurrence or outbreak of a disease that affects a large number of people. The prefix 'epi-' does not mean 'badly' (A), 'a lot' (C), or 'a little' (D) in this word. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer as it closely aligns with the actual meaning of the prefix in the term 'epidemic.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. This option effectively combines the two sentences by using the conjunction "but" to show a contrast between Laura being on her way to a concert and being stuck in traffic. This helps convey the cause-and-effect relationship clearly. A is incorrect because it repeats the phrase "the concert" unnecessarily. B is incorrect as it separates the two ideas into two disjointed sentences. D is incorrect as it places the reason for missing the concert before the main action, which can cause confusion. In summary, C is the correct choice as it effectively combines the two sentences using the appropriate conjunction to show the relationship between the events.