ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS English Practice Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
The tone of a text is ____________ if the words say the opposite of what they really mean.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: ironic.' In literature, irony is when there is a contrast between what is said and what is meant. It is a technique used to convey humor, sarcasm, or to emphasize a point indirectly. 'Earnest' (choice
B) refers to being sincere or genuine, which is the opposite of what the question is describing. 'Confused' (choice
C) does not accurately capture the concept of words saying the opposite of what they mean. 'Unambiguous' (choice
D) means clear and not open to interpretation, which is the opposite of a situation where words have a hidden or opposite meaning.
Question 2 of 5
A.J. wrote an essay about the Civil War, making sure to include the vital information of who, what, where, when, and why. His teacher commended him on his thorough research.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Supporting details. Supporting details are specific information that backs up the main points in an essay, such as the who, what, where, when, and why in A.J.'s essay about the Civil War. In this case, A.J. included crucial facts and explanations to support his main arguments.
Choice A, 'Emphasis paragraph,' does not directly relate to providing specific information like supporting details do.
Choice C, '
Topic sentence,' introduces the main idea of a paragraph, not the specific supporting information.
Choice D, 'Transitions,' are used to connect ideas and paragraphs smoothly, but they do not provide the specific information needed to support the main points in an essay.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements in the writing process is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. A thesis statement should be specific to provide clear direction for the paper and focus the argument. This helps guide the writing process and ensures that the paper stays on track.
Choice B is incorrect because the written work should support and prove the thesis statement, not disprove it.
Choice C is incorrect because the thesis statement typically appears at the beginning of a paper to introduce the main argument.
Choice D is incorrect because supporting evidence is crucial in any thesis statement, regardless of whether it expresses an opinion or not.
Question 4 of 5
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the apostrophe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Choice C, 'The dog's tail wagged,' is the correct use of the apostrophe to show possession. In this sentence, the apostrophe is used correctly to indicate that the tail belongs to the dog.
Choice A is incorrect as 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has,' not possessive.
Choice B is also incorrect as 'Its' should be 'It's' to mean 'It is' or 'It has.'
Choice D is incorrect as 'Its'' is grammatically incorrect; the correct form would be 'It's' if it were a contraction or 'Its' if it indicated possession without an apostrophe.
Question 5 of 5
Which word in the following sentence is an adverb?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Likely.' An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this sentence, 'likely' is an adverb that modifies the verb 'annoyed,' expressing the probability or likelihood of the action. The other choices, 'B: Annoyed,' 'C: Assigned,' and 'D: Unnecessary,' are not adverbs. 'Annoyed' is a past tense verb, 'Assigned' is a past tense verb, and 'Unnecessary' is an adjective describing the type of busy work assigned.
Therefore, 'A: Likely' is the only adverb in the sentence.