ATI TEAS 7
English and Language Usage TEAS Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Choice C is the correct answer as it demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement. 'Lots of people' is a plural subject, requiring the plural verb 'were.' The verb 'auditioning' is also in the correct tense to match the subject. Choices A, B, and D contain errors in subject-verb agreement. In Choice A, 'There is two constellations' should be corrected to 'There are two constellations' to match the plural subject. In Choice B, 'four of the sheep needs' should be 'four of the sheep need' to agree with the plural subject. In Choice D, 'Everyone in the group have completed' should be 'Everyone in the group has completed' to match the singular subject 'Everyone.'
Question 2 of 5
The realtor showed __________ and __________ a house on Wednesday afternoon. Which of the following pronoun pairs should be used in the blanks above?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the sentence, 'The realtor showed her and me a house on Wednesday afternoon,' the pronouns 'her' and 'me' are used as objects of the verb 'showed.' When choosing pronouns to fill in the blanks, it is important to use objective pronouns to maintain correct grammar and sentence structure. Choice A ('She, I') and Choice B ('She, me') are incorrect as 'I' and 'she' are subjective pronouns, not objective pronouns needed as objects in this sentence. Choice C ('Me, her') is also incorrect as the order and usage of pronouns are reversed from the correct form in the sentence.
Question 3 of 5
A student wants to rewrite the following sentence: Entrepreneurs use their ideas to make money. He wants to use the word money as a verb, but he isn't sure which word ending to use. What is the appropriate suffix to add to money to complete the following sentence? Entrepreneurs __________ their ideas.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: '-ize'. When '-ize' is added to 'money', it forms the word 'monetize'. 'Monetize' means to turn something into money or profit. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'Entrepreneurs monetize their ideas,' which accurately conveys the intended meaning of using ideas to generate profit. Choice B, '-ical', is incorrect as it does not create a verb from 'money'. Choices C and D, '-en' and '-ful', are also incorrect as they do not form a verb related to 'money' in the context of the sentence.
Question 4 of 5
A teacher notices that, when students are talking to each other between classes, they are using their own unique vocabulary words and expressions to talk about their daily lives. When the teacher hears these non-standard words that are specific to one age or cultural group, what type of language is she listening to?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Slang.' Slang refers to informal words or phrases that are specific to a particular group of people, such as young people or a specific culture. In this scenario, the teacher is hearing non-standard words and expressions used by students, which aligns with the definition of slang. Jargon typically refers to specialized terminology used within a specific profession or group. Dialect refers to a particular form of a language that is specific to a region or social group. Vernacular refers to the everyday language spoken by people in a particular region or country.
Question 5 of 5
A teacher wants to counsel a student about using the word ain't in a research paper for a high school English class. What advice should the teacher give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The teacher should advise the student that 'ain't' is a colloquial expression, and while it may be suitable in informal or conversational settings, it is not standard in academic writing. Using colloquialisms like 'ain't' in formal research papers can diminish the professionalism and clarity of the writing. Choice A is incorrect as the presence of a word in the dictionary does not solely determine its appropriateness in formal writing. Choice B is incorrect because the student's academic level does not justify the use of non-standard English. Choice C is incorrect as it focuses on the perceived uneducated sound of 'ain't' rather than its appropriateness in formal writing, which is the key concern for the research paper in question.