ATI TEAS 7 English quizlet

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: bewildered (confused). In this context, the sentence suggests that the person was surprised and confused by the unexpected turn of events. The word "bewildered" accurately conveys this sense of confusion and surprise. A: elated (joyful) - This word means happy or joyful, which does not fit the context of being surprised by unexpected events. C: vindicated (justified) - This word means being proven right or justified, which is unrelated to the context of being surprised or confused. D: apathetic (uninterested) - This word means lacking interest or enthusiasm, which is also not relevant to the context of being surprised and confused.

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 a semicolon is used to join two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction. In choice B, "The guests arrived" and "Sarah greeted them at the door" are independent clauses that are closely related. The use of a semicolon correctly connects these two clauses. Choices A, C, and D contain conjunctions or do not have closely related independent clauses, making their use of a semicolon incorrect.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer, D, is the best way to revise the sentence because it maintains the original meaning and conveys the image effectively. It correctly shows that tears are causing her eyes to glisten in the moonlight. Choice A incorrectly suggests that the tears are physically located in the moonlight. Choice B reverses the relationship between tears and eyes. Choice C incorrectly places the moonlight inside her eyes.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct punctuation for the sentence is D: "She asked me if I wanted to go to the movies with her." The correct answer uses a comma before the subordinate conjunction "if" to introduce the indirect question. This comma separates the main clause "She asked me" from the subordinate clause "if I wanted to go to the movies with her." A: Incorrect use of a comma after "me" disrupts the flow of the sentence. B: Incorrect use of a colon is unnecessary; a comma is more appropriate. C: Incorrect placement of commas interrupts the sentence structure and creates confusion.