ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS English Practice Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following examples is a complete sentence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Let me know.' This is a complete sentence as it contains a subject ('me') and a verb ('know'). Choice B, 'On the subject of philosophy,' is a prepositional phrase and does not form a complete sentence as it lacks a subject and verb. Choice C, 'Depending on the type of books you like,' is a dependent clause and does not stand alone as a complete sentence. Choice D, 'Where there are lots of people,' is a dependent clause as it begins with a subordinating conjunction ('where') and does not function as a complete sentence on its own.
Question 2 of 5
Read the following passage and answer the question: The thesis of this paper will be on the development of an experiment designed to detect flaws in how a golf ball is hit. Sometimes it can be hit perfectly, but sometimes it can be a bust. Based on the language in the passage, which of the following scenarios is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The passage indicates that the writer is a student writing a first draft of a paper. The language used in the passage is informal and lacks precision, suggesting it is not written by a professional in a business environment or a researcher for a scientific journal. The focus on experimenting with hitting a golf ball also aligns more with a student exploring a topic rather than an established author of literature.
Question 3 of 5
Based on the following passage, which of the following scenarios is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The passage uses precise, technical language typical of scientific writing, indicating the writer is a researcher. Choice A is incorrect as the passage does not reflect a business context. Choice C is incorrect as there is no indication that the writer is a student or in an academic setting. Choice D is incorrect as the content of the passage does not align with literature or creative writing.
Question 4 of 5
If all of the following sentences appeared in the same paragraph, which sentence would be irrelevant?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this paragraph, sentence A would be irrelevant because it discusses a different physical activity (yoga) than the other sentences which focus on running and training for a 5k race. Sentence B establishes a contrast between walking and running, setting the stage for the running narrative. Sentence C introduces the main goal of training for a 5k race, providing context for the subsequent sentences. Sentence D shows progression and improvement in running, directly related to the training goal mentioned in sentence C. From an educational perspective, this question assesses the student's ability to identify coherence and relevance within a paragraph, a crucial skill for effective writing and communication. Understanding how to maintain a consistent topic and flow of ideas in a paragraph is essential for clear and coherent writing.
Question 5 of 5
Identify the sentence that contains a dependent clause.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'The cat sat on the mat after it ate.' 'After it ate' is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a sentence. It is dependent on the main clause 'The cat sat on the mat.' Choice A is a simple sentence without a dependent clause. Choice C is a sentence with a time adverbial modifying 'The cat will sit on the mat,' not a dependent clause. Choice D is a sentence in the present continuous tense, also lacking a dependent clause.