English TEAS Practice Test

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following would most likely be found in an academic research paper on the world's food supply?

A. It is ridiculous that so many people in the world are hungry while others just throw away tons of uneaten food. B. I have always believed that it is our moral duty as a people to provide food and clean water to those who do not have access to it, which is why I have made research of the food supply my life's work. C. Advances in agricultural technology over the past five decades have led to a steady increase in the global food supply, and the populations of many countries around the world are benefiting. D. Poor people should appeal to their governments for help feeding their families.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Option C is the most likely to be found in an academic research paper on the world's food supply because it presents a factual statement about advances in agricultural technology leading to an increase in the global food supply. This type of information is commonly featured in academic research papers as it highlights trends, developments, and impacts on global food systems. Options A, B, and D are more opinion-based or advocacy-oriented statements, which are typically not the focus of academic research papers. Academic research papers aim to present objective information, data-driven analysis, and scholarly insights rather than personal opinions or advocacy perspectives.

Question 2 of 5

Parrots, among the most intelligent birds in the world, have been prized pets for many centuries; in fact, the first recorded instance of parrot training was written in the thirteenth century. Which of the following is a synonym for prized as used in the sentence?

A. unlikely B. misunderstood C. rewarded D. valued

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, 'prized' is used to describe how much people value parrots as pets. Synonyms for 'prized' in this context would include esteemed, cherished, or valued, making option D the most suitable choice. Options A, B, and C do not accurately capture the meaning of 'prized' in this sentence.

Question 3 of 5

On Parents' Day, a public holiday in the Democratic Republic of Congo, families celebrate parents' both living and deceased. Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly?

A. the apostrophe in Parents' Day B. the comma following Day C. the comma following Congo D. the apostrophe in parents'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The comma following 'Day' is used incorrectly. Commas are typically not used after single-word identifiers like 'Day' in a sentence unless they are part of a list. In this case, the holiday is referred to as 'Parents' Day,' where the apostrophe is used correctly to indicate possession. The comma following 'Day' is unnecessary and should be removed for proper punctuation.

Choices A and D both use apostrophes correctly to indicate possession, so they are not incorrect. The comma following 'Congo' in choice C is necessary to set off the introductory phrase 'a public holiday in the Democratic Republic of Congo.'
Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is correctly punctuated?

A. The artist Prince, whose death shocked America in April of 2016, was one of the most successful musical artists of the last century. B. The artist Prince, whose death shocked America in April of 2016, was one of the most successful musical artists of the last century. C. The artist Prince-whose death shocked America in April of 2016-was one of the most successful musical artists of the last century. D. The artist Prince, whose death shocked America in April of 2016, was one of the most successful musical artists of the last century.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct punctuation in this case is to use a comma (,) to set off the nonrestrictive clause 'whose death shocked America in April of 2016.' This clause provides additional information about the artist Prince without changing the essential meaning of the sentence.
Choice A has a semicolon (;) which is incorrect as it separates two closely related independent clauses.
Choice C uses em dashes (-) which are incorrect as they should be used for emphasis or to set off information.
Choice D uses a colon (:) which is incorrect as it introduces a list or an explanation, not additional information about the artist Prince.
Therefore, the correctly punctuated sentence is: 'The artist Prince, whose death shocked America in April of 2016, was one of the most successful musical artists of the last century.'

Question 5 of 5

Though the term nomad is often associated with early populations, nomadic cultures exist today, especially in the mountains of Europe and Asia. Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly?

A. the comma after populations B. the comma after today C. the apostrophe in mountain's D. the period after Asia

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The apostrophe in 'mountain's' is used incorrectly. The word should be 'mountains' without the apostrophe because it is a plural noun, not possessive. The other choices (A, B,
D) have the correct usage of punctuation marks and do not contain errors related to punctuation.

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ATI TEAS 7

ATI TEAS 7