English and Language Usage TEAS

Question 1 of 5

When submitting a paper for publication in an academic journal, what is the best way to cite the sources?

A. Try out a couple of citation styles and see which one looks best. B. Research the citation style of that particular journal and follow it. C. Use any style the author likes as long as the author cites them. D. Use the citation style the author has always used in their academic papers.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The best way for an author to cite sources when submitting a paper for publication in an academic journal is to research and follow the citation style specified by that particular journal. This ensures that the paper meets the submission standards and requirements of the journal. Option A is incorrect because it suggests trying out different citation styles, which may not align with the journal's requirements. Option C is incorrect because it emphasizes the author's preference over adherence to journal guidelines. Option D is incorrect as it assumes the author's personal style should be used regardless of journal requirements.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a hyphen?

A. Last year, many of the players felt unsure of the coach's methods. B. Some of the furniture she selected seemed a bit over-the-top for the space. C. Henry is a beagle-mix and is ready for adoption this weekend. D. Geena works to maintain a good relationship with her ex-husband to the benefit of their children.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct usage of a hyphen is seen in sentence C, 'Henry is a beagle-mix and is ready for adoption this weekend.' The hyphen is used in 'beagle-mix' to link the two words together to describe Henry's breed accurately.
Choice A contains a comma incorrectly placed after 'Last year.'
Choice B uses hyphens as dashes, which is incorrect.
Choice D does not require a hyphen as there is no compound term or adjective that needs to be linked.

Question 3 of 5

During the Civil War, the United States, still a fairly young country, was divided into the North and South on strongly felt issues. President Abraham Lincoln took a stand on the side of the North, which ultimately emerged victorious. What is the most appropriate topic sentence for the passage below?

A. The Civil War was a war that was not easily won, but hard fought. B. The Civil War ended in 1865. C. Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States. D. Many countries have had civil wars.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The topic sentence sets the stage for the discussion that follows.
Choice A, 'The Civil War was a war that was not easily won, but hard fought,' is the most appropriate as it introduces the theme of the challenges faced during the Civil War and the determination required for victory.
Choice B, 'The Civil War ended in 1865,' is a factual statement but does not lead into the paragraph content.
Choice C, 'Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States,' introduces a different historical figure not central to the paragraph.
Choice D, 'Many countries have had civil wars,' is a broad statement not related to the specific context of the Civil War in the United States.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following examples is a simple sentence?

A. The man who wore a checked tie. B. The man with the checked tie. C. The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checked tie looked somewhat out of place at the party. D. The man in the blue pin-striped suit looked out of place because of his checked tie.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is sentence C because it is a simple sentence containing only one independent clause. It expresses a complete thought with a subject 'The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checked tie' and a predicate 'looked somewhat out of place at the party.'

Choices A, B, and D are not simple sentences.
Choice A is a dependent clause as it does not express a complete thought on its own.
Choice B is a prepositional phrase and does not form a complete sentence.
Choice D is a complex sentence with a dependent clause ('because of his checked tie') along with the independent clause.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following options is correctly punctuated?

A. The runaway truck, which had been parked on a steep hill, swerved and teetered before jumping a curb and slamming into a tree. B. The runaway truck which had been parked on a steep hill swerved and teetered before jumping a curb and slamming into a tree. C. The runaway truck, which had been parked on a steep hill, swerved and teetered before jumping a curb and slamming into a tree. D. The runaway truck which had been parked on a steep hill, swerved and teetered before jumping a curb and slamming into a tree.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The sentence correctly uses commas to set off the non-essential clause 'which had been parked on a steep hill.' The use of commas before and after the clause helps to distinguish it as additional information that could be omitted without changing the essential meaning of the sentence.

Choices B, C, and D lack appropriate punctuation to set off the non-essential clause, making them incorrect. In these options, the absence of commas or the placement of commas incorrectly within the sentence affects the clarity and structure of the sentence, violating punctuation rules for non-essential clauses.

English and Language Usage TEAS - Nurselytic

Nurselytic

ATI TEAS 7

ATI TEAS 7