ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS English and Language Usage Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The function of an adjective in a sentence is to describe or modify a noun. Adjectives provide more information about the noun they modify, such as its size, color, shape, etc. For example, in the sentence 'The tall building,' 'tall' is an adjective describing the noun 'building.' Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. Adjectives do not describe verbs (adverbs do that), connect clauses (conjunctions do that), or show action (verbs do that).
Question 2 of 5
The top-secret blueprints were for an intergalactic spaceship. Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix 'inter-' as used in the sentence above?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word 'emulate': Felicia always tried to emulate her big sister, so she would often imitate the way she spoke, moved, and dressed.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: imitate.' In the sentence, it is explicitly stated that Felicia would often imitate her big sister, which directly relates to the meaning of 'emulate' as to copy or imitate someone else. 'Tried' (choice A) does not provide a direct connection to the definition of 'emulate.' 'Often' (choice B) and 'way' (choice D) are not directly associated with the act of imitating or copying, making them less relevant context clues for defining 'emulate.'
Question 4 of 5
Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: You need to call your mother as soon as you get home.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "You need to call your mother." An independent clause is a sentence that can stand alone and express a complete thought. In this sentence, the clause "You need to call your mother" functions independently and makes complete sense by itself. Choice B, "As soon as you get home," is a dependent clause as it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Choice C, "You get home," is also a dependent clause lacking a complete thought. Choice D, "You need to call," is not a complete sentence without specifying who needs to call.
Question 5 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.