ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS English Questions
Question 1 of 5
What does the prefix poly- mean in the word polygon?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'Many.' The prefix poly- comes from the Greek word 'polus,' which means 'many.'
Therefore, in the word polygon, poly- indicates a shape with many sides.
Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because the prefix poly- does not mean 'few,' 'several,' or 'none,' but rather 'many.'
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following sentences shows the correct way to separate the items in the series?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Option C is the correct answer as it correctly separates the cities and states in the series using commas. The items in a series should be separated by commas, with the final two items being separated by 'and.'
Choices A, B, and D have incorrect punctuation or lack necessary commas. In
Choice A, semicolons are used incorrectly, and in
Choice B, semicolons are placed inappropriately.
Choice D lacks necessary commas to separate the cities and states effectively.
Therefore, Option C is the only choice that demonstrates the correct way to separate items in a series.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following provides the best definition for the prefix trans- as used in the sentence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The prefix trans- means 'across,' as in words like translucent, which allows light to pass through. 'Beautiful' (
Choice
B), 'Change' (
Choice
C), and 'Different' (
Choice
D) do not accurately capture the meaning of the prefix trans- in this context.
Therefore, 'Across' is the correct definition.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following sentences contains an incorrect use of capitalization?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. In this sentence, 'East' should not be capitalized because it is not part of a proper noun.
Choices A, B, and D use capitalization correctly. In option A, 'South' and 'Mississippi' are capitalized as they are referring to specific regions. In option B, 'East Texas' and 'Piney Woods' are proper nouns and correctly capitalized. In option D, 'Susan' is a proper noun and capitalized appropriately.
Question 5 of 5
Javier is writing a persuasive essay about the role of government in education. He has outlined his paper, written a draft, and revised his draft. Which of the following steps in the writing process has NOT been completed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Javier has already outlined his paper, written a draft, and revised it. Brainstorming topics typically occurs at the initial stages of the writing process to generate ideas and develop a focus. Since Javier has already completed a draft, the brainstorming step has not been done.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because Javier has already conducted research, written a draft, and selected a topic for his essay.