English and Language Usage TEAS

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Mood. Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere or feelings evoked in the reader by a text. It is determined by the setting, language, and tone of the writing. Tone (A) is the author's attitude towards the subject, not the reader's feelings. Irony (B) is when the opposite of what is expected happens. Theme (D) is the central idea or message of a text, not the emotional response it elicits. Therefore, C is the correct term for the feelings a text creates in the reader.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "Lots of people were auditioning for the singing competition on Saturday." The subject "Lots of people" is plural, so the verb "were auditioning" agrees in number. "Lots of people" is the subject of the sentence, and "were auditioning" is the plural verb that agrees with the plural subject. A: "There are two constellations that can be seen from the back of the house." - Incorrect. The subject "There" is singular, but the verb "are" is plural. B: "At least four of the sheep need to be sheared before the end of summer." - Incorrect. The subject "four of the sheep" is plural, but the verb "need" is plural, not singular. D: "Everyone in the group has completed the assignment on time." - Incorrect. The subject "Everyone" is singular, but the verb "has" is singular, not plural.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Closely packed together. In the given sentence, the context suggests that the city is not compact in terms of being closely packed together but divided into separate districts. This usage of "compact" refers to being densely or closely packed. Explanation: 1. The sentence contrasts a compact city with separate districts, implying that a compact city would not be divided into separate areas. 2. The term "compact" in this context describes a city that is not closely packed or dense. 3. Therefore, the meaning of "compact" in this sentence aligns with the definition of closely packed together. Summary: A: A small case for holding makeup - Irrelevant to the context of the sentence. B: To compress - Does not fit the context of the sentence, which is describing the layout of a city. D: Very tidy - Not related to the idea of being closely packed together as described in the sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it consists of two independent clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction "so." This conjunction indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the two clauses, making it a compound sentence. The other choices either do not have two independent clauses or do not have a coordinating conjunction connecting them, making them simple or complex sentences.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: By Sunday, they were ready to raze the old building, and everyone gathered to watch. Rationale: 1. "Raze" is a homophone of "raise." 2. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. 3. In this sentence, "raze" is used incorrectly instead of "raise." 4. The use of the incorrect homophone makes this sentence the correct choice. Summary: A: Does not contain any homophones. B: Does not contain any homophones. D: Does not contain any homophones. C: Contains the homophone "raze" instead of "raise," making it the correct choice.