TEAS Test English Questions

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: too. In this context, "too" means "also" or "excessively," indicating that he has an excessive number of tasks to complete. Choice A (to) is a preposition and does not fit in the sentence structure. Choice B (two) is a number and does not make sense in the context. Choice D (tow) is a verb meaning to pull something behind, which is completely unrelated to the sentence. Therefore, "too" is the only word that fits grammatically and contextually in the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it correctly uses the transition word "therefore" to show the cause-and-effect relationship between being a hardworking student and earning a good grade. The semicolon before "therefore" in choice A correctly separates the two independent clauses. In choice B, the semicolon is missing, which makes it a run-on sentence. Choice C uses a colon instead of a semicolon, which is incorrect for joining two independent clauses. Choice D uses "and" instead of a transition word, which does not convey the cause-and-effect relationship clearly. Thus, choice A is the only option that uses the transition word correctly with proper punctuation.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Rationale for Correct Answer (C): Choice C is correct because it uses double quotation marks for direct speech, which is the standard punctuation rule in English grammar. Single quotation marks should only be used within double quotation marks. The sentence follows proper punctuation rules for reporting someone's speech. Summary of Incorrect Choices: - Choice A incorrectly uses single quotation marks for direct speech. - Choice B correctly uses double quotation marks but lacks proper reporting verb. - Choice D incorrectly uses single quotation marks for direct speech and lacks proper reporting verb.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Children's. "Children's" is the possessive form of "children," indicating that the books belong to or are intended for children. "Childrens's" (B) contains an unnecessary apostrophe before the final "s." "Childrens'" (C) is plural possessive, indicating books that belong to multiple children. "Childrens" (D) is incorrect as it is the plural form of "children" without indicating possession. Therefore, choice A is correct as it correctly conveys ownership or association with children.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because "On the 5:30 train" is a sentence fragment lacking a subject or a verb. It does not form a complete thought. In contrast, choices A, C, and D are complete sentences as they contain both a subject and a verb, forming complete thoughts. Choice A has subject "you" and verb "believe," choice C has subject "you" and verb "know," and choice D has subject "that" and verb "is right."