ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS English and Language Usage Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the pronoun that could be used in the following sentence: Mrs. Sato, _______ lives down the street, is 99 years old.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
What is the most likely context of the following conversation: 'Yup, you too... hey wait, what are you up to tonight, anyways?'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The informal tone and casual language, such as 'hey wait' and 'what are you up to tonight, anyways?' suggest that the speaker is a friend inquiring about the plans of another friend. This type of conversation is typical among peers and not in a professional setting, ruling out choices A and D.
Choice B is incorrect because there is no indication of a debate or formal speech practice in the conversation.
Question 3 of 5
Identify the genre of writing in the following brief passage: I am asking each department supervisor to identify the advantages of reconfiguring our internal accounting system. Indicate to me by next Friday if you feel this change would improve the DPD program. Which of the following genres of writing does the passage represent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The passage represents professional writing because it is formal, work-related communication involving a request for input on a specific business-related matter. The passage's focus on internal accounting system reconfiguration and improvement of a specific program aligns with professional communication in a workplace setting.
Choices A, C, and D are incorrect:
A) 'Literary' writing typically focuses on creative expression and storytelling, which is not evident in this passage;
C) 'Colloquial' writing is informal and conversational, unlike the formal tone of the passage;
D) 'Scientific' writing involves research, data analysis, and objective facts, which are not present in the passage.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is part of the last step of the writing process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proofreading is an essential part of the last step in the writing process. During proofreading, you carefully review your written work to correct errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting. This step ensures that your writing is polished and error-free before submission. Brainstorming, citing primary sources, and identifying a thesis are typically parts of the earlier stages of the writing process. Brainstorming involves generating ideas, citing primary sources is about researching and providing evidence, and identifying a thesis is establishing the main argument or focus of your writing.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an example of deliberate plagiarism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Submitting a paper found on the internet as one's own work is a clear example of deliberate plagiarism.
Choice A is not deliberate plagiarism as the student intends to paraphrase the source, although it may still be considered plagiarism if not properly cited.
Choice B is a form of plagiarism known as improper citation but does not involve deliberate intent to pass off someone else's work as one's own.
Choice D is also a form of plagiarism known as inadequate citation or failure to attribute, but it does not constitute deliberate plagiarism as the writer's intention is not to deceive but rather a failure in acknowledging sources properly.