ATI TEAS English Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Short. 'Brief' means concise or not lasting for a long time. 'Short' is a synonym as it also refers to something not being long in duration or length. The other choices are incorrect because: B: Long - the opposite of 'brief', meaning lasting for a considerable amount of time. C: Detailed - while related to 'brief' in terms of providing thorough information, it is not a synonym for 'brief' which implies brevity. D: Wordy - the opposite of 'brief', indicating the use of too many words and being overly verbose.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: have. In the sentence, 'students' is a plural noun, so it requires a plural verb. 'Have' is the correct present perfect tense form for plural subjects. 'Has' (A) is incorrect because it is the singular form. 'Is' (C) is incorrect as it is a singular verb, and 'was' (D) is incorrect as it is the past tense form. Therefore, 'have' best completes the sentence to match the plural subject 'students.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Performed by one person. "Unilateral" means involving only one side or party. This answer accurately reflects the definition of the term. Choice B is incorrect because it suggests that the action is performed by many people, which is the opposite of what "unilateral" means. Choice C is incorrect because it refers to precision, which is not the defining characteristic of the term "unilateral." Choice D is incorrect because it suggests that the action is performed according to rules, which is not directly related to the meaning of "unilateral."

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it is a simple sentence that consists of a single independent clause expressing a complete thought ("Termites are very industrious insects"). It has a subject (termites) and a predicate (are very industrious insects). A is incorrect because it is a dependent clause and does not express a complete thought. C is incorrect because it is a compound sentence with two independent clauses connected by "and." D is incorrect because it is a complex sentence with a dependent clause ("Because termites are insects") and an independent clause.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: styles. In English, most nouns form their plural by adding "-s" or "-es" at the end. The word "style" follows this rule and simply adds an "-s" to become "styles." A: "oxen" is an irregular plural form of "ox" and does not follow the typical pluralization rule. C: "monarchies" is a correct plural form, but it is not the only correct answer in this question. D: "clutches" is also a correct plural form, but it is not the only correct answer in this question.