ATI TEAS 7 English quizlet

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the phrase 'by the way' is used appropriately to introduce additional information casually or informally. In this sentence, "I have some news for you, by the way," the phrase is seamlessly integrated to introduce new information in a natural and conversational manner. A: Incorrect - The sentence abruptly transitions from winning the lottery to using 'by the way' without a clear connection. B: Incorrect - The semicolon indicates a clear break in the thought, making the use of 'by the way' less effective. D: Incorrect - While the sentence structure is correct, the context of mentioning movie timing doesn't align well with the usage of 'by the way.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: flagrant. The word 'riddled' implies that the errors are noticeable and widespread, suggesting they are obvious and inexcusable. 'Flagrant' fits this description as it means obvious and inexcusable. B: cursory means superficial, which doesn't convey the severity of the errors. C: innocuous means harmless, which contradicts the implication that the errors are problematic. D: meticulous means carefully detailed, which doesn't align with the idea of errors being present and widespread.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because "they" is used correctly as a plural pronoun referring to Sarah and John. The subject of the sentence is plural, so the pronoun 'they' matches in number. In choice A, "They is" is grammatically incorrect as 'is' is singular. In choice C, "they needs" is incorrect as 'needs' does not agree with the plural pronoun. In choice D, "They enjoys" is incorrect as 'enjoys' is singular and does not match the plural pronoun 'they'. In summary, the incorrect choices have issues with subject-verb agreement, making them grammatically incorrect.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The phrase 'as the sun dipped below the horizon' functions as a subordinate clause in the sentence. It starts with a subordinating conjunction 'as' and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Subordinate clauses provide additional information and depend on the main clause for context. In this case, it adds details about the action in the main clause 'We sat on the beach'. Therefore, choice B is correct. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the phrase does not function as an independent clause (A), an appositive clause (C), or a noun clause (D) based on its structure and role in the sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the phrase 'by the way' is used appropriately to introduce additional information casually or informally. In this sentence, "I have some news for you, by the way," the phrase is seamlessly integrated to introduce new information in a natural and conversational manner. A: Incorrect - The sentence abruptly transitions from winning the lottery to using 'by the way' without a clear connection. B: Incorrect - The semicolon indicates a clear break in the thought, making the use of 'by the way' less effective. D: Incorrect - While the sentence structure is correct, the context of mentioning movie timing doesn't align well with the usage of 'by the way.'