TEAS 7 English Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The prefix 'circum' means around or surrounding. In the words circumference, circumnavigate, and circumstance, 'circum' indicates something that goes around or surrounds. Circumference refers to the distance around a circle, circumnavigate means to sail or travel around, and circumstance refers to a surrounding situation or condition. Therefore, the related meaning shared by these words is 'around' or 'surrounding.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the common theme of 'around' or 'surrounding' shared by the words in question.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. "Pro-" is a prefix, which means it is added at the beginning of a word to modify its meaning. In this case, "pro-" indicates something before, forward, or in front. In proactive, progress, and projecting, "pro-" is used to show a sense of moving forward or being ahead. Choice A is incorrect because a suffix is added at the end of a word, not the beginning. Choice C is incorrect because an affix can be either a prefix or a suffix, but in this case, "pro-" is specifically a prefix. Choice D is incorrect because the meanings provided do not align with the actual meaning of the prefix "pro-."

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The word 'fresh' in the sentence is modifying the noun 'approach', indicating a quality or characteristic of the approach. Therefore, 'fresh' is functioning as an adjective in this context. Adjectives modify nouns by providing more information about them. In contrast, a noun names a person, place, thing, or idea; a verb expresses action or state of being; and an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect in this case.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Daydreaming until inspiration strikes. This is not an effective brainstorming strategy because it relies on passive waiting for ideas to come, rather than actively engaging in the brainstorming process. Effective brainstorming involves actively generating ideas through techniques like making lists, freewriting, and asking questions. Daydreaming may lead to creativity, but it is not a reliable or structured method for generating ideas. Making lists (A), freewriting (C), and asking questions (D) are all active strategies that encourage idea generation and are commonly used in brainstorming sessions.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it correctly maintains subject-verb agreement. "Group" is singular, so it should be followed by "that" rather than "had a lot of members" (C) or "was another school" (D). Choice A is not the best as written because it lacks the necessary information to specify the type of group being referred to.