TEAS 7 English and Language Usage Exam Questions

Singing

Noun

Although

Conjunction

Prefix 'inter-'

Among

Prefix 'pre-'

Introductory

Transitional expression for comparison

Likewise

Wow

Interjection

Second-person narrative voice

You got the window because someone is knocking insistently on the front door

Correctly punctuated sentence

We sat down to eat our meal outside; the night was beautiful.

Subjective-verb agreement

Statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics are often misleading.

Formal language example

The blue-footed booby is a magnificent specimen.

Contraction correction

You're

Effective topic sentence

Although some people think of cologne as old-fashioned, I prefer to consider it timeless.

Transition word usage

Gilda lives near campus; likewise, the grocery store is within walking distance.

Correctly punctuated sentence

The strong heavyset fighter won his first fight, and he was featured in the newspaper.

Correctly punctuated sentence

The ladies's hats were all purple; they looked so pretty.

Correctly punctuated sentence

The horse rode to our house, the beach, and around the church, before he started to tire.

Correctly punctuated sentence

Statistics are an interesting subject. However, statistics is often misleading.

Correctly punctuated sentence

Statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics are often misleading.

Informal language example

If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen.

Topic sentence example

Nevertheless, there are serious problems with the pearl-fishing industry.

Topic sentence example

Examples of nonferrous metals include copper, lead, and lead.

Topic sentence example

The rain had come early, soaking the green Kentucky hills, but marine chose to go for her run anyway.

Transition word usage

Gilda likes math class; nevertheless, she enjoys anything pertaining to numbers.

Complete Sentence

A sentence that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Plural Form of 'crisis'

The correct spelling of the plural form is 'crises'.

Definition of 'intravenous'

The best definition according to the prefix 'intra-' is 'within the veins'.

Thesis Statement

A statement that presents the main argument or point of an essay.

Formal Style

A style of writing that is more structured and uses formal language.

Parts of Speech

The word 'lively' in the sentence is an adjective.

Correctly Written Sentence

'I have to leave!' she said.

Definition of 'incredulous'

According to the prefix 'in-', the word defines 'disbelieving'.

Least Formal Style

The sentence 'I've got a ton of experience with computers from school.' is the least formal.

Punctuated Correctly

The correctly punctuated sentence is 'A carpenter must use certain tools - hammers, saws, chisels - to finish a job.'

Subjective-Verb Agreement

The sentence 'The tennis balls roll into the parking lot.' correctly uses subjective-verb agreement.

Example of Plagiarism

A student includes verbatim sections of text from her own previously published work without citation.

Original Story

A student writes an original story noting her favourite science-fiction author as an inspiration.

Common Knowledge Statement

A student includes a common knowledge statement such as 'the earth is round' in his paper without citation.

Quoting an Author

A student quotes a favourite author verbatim as part of his class paper, including correctly formatted citations.

Conclusion Characteristics

They do not include cited material.

Thesis Statement Location

You can find the thesis statement of an essay in the Introduction.

Correct Sentence Punctuation

We sat down to eat our meal outside; the night was beautiful.

Peer Review Process

It requires time and attention to complete.

Interplanetary Definition

Between planets.

Future Prediction

Foreseeable.

Capitalization Rules

Even though he moved to New York, he was born in a Western town.

Chronological Paragraph Arrangement

C, E, D, A, B.

Accidental Plagiarism Example

Forgetting to include an in-text citation for information.

Plural Spelling of Loaf

Loaves.

Capitalization Rules Example

Even though he moved to New York, he was born in a Western town.

Grammatically Correct Sentence

The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.

A1 Plumbing Board of Directors

Gave every employee a raise.

Geography students

Took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.

Correct order of sentences for dressing a loom

e, c, d, b, a

Complex sentence

Jung-hoon waited for the bus and when the bus didn't appear, he wasn't sure it would, so he walked to the next bus stop.

Punctuated correctly

The young man said, "It's a nice day to take a walk in the park."

Meaning of the prefix 'ante-'

Before

Sentence not belonging in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens

Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized.

Homophones correction

Fowl

Concluding sentence of a paragraph

It summarizes the paragraph's main point.

Prefix 'mal-' definition

Badly formed

Demonstrates correct grammar and usage

If any fewer people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation.

Temperature for hatching area

Set the hatching area temperature to 950 F, reducing it by 50 each week after the chicks arrive.

Chicks' first day care

Giving them sugar water on their first day for a boost of energy.

Heddles threaded process

With the heddles threaded, the ward threads are passed through a comb-like aperture called a reed, to keep everything straight and even, and tied off at the end of the loom.

Warp definition

The portion of the yarn that will run lengthwise in the finished product.

Warping board function

Allows the weaver to measure out its length.

Transfer of warp

The warp is then carefully transferred to the loom, and individual strands of yarn are threaded through the heddles in a fixed pattern.

Dressing the loom

Weaving on a traditional floor loom begins with a somewhat involved process called 'dressing the loom.'

Correct punctuation example

The young man asked, "Have you read 'The Hobbit'?

Incorrect usage of 'could of'

The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.

Concluding sentence information

It gives supporting details for the topic sentence.

Incorrect temperature reduction

Reducing it by 50 each week after the chicks arrive.

Cancellation

The result of a television series being discontinued due to low viewership.

Third-person narrative voice

A narrative perspective where the narrator refers to all characters using third-person pronouns such as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

Class president responsibilities

The extensive duties that a class president must manage without neglecting their studies.

Committed

Dedicated to a cause or activity, exemplified by someone helping animals through volunteer work.

Indiscriminate

Lacking careful choice; not selective.

Intercostal spaces

The spaces between the ribs that contain veins.

Thesis statement

The central idea in a piece of writing.

Incredibly

An adverb describing the extent of the smallness of the pumpkin crop.

Plural spelling of thesis

The correct plural form is 'theses'.

Conscience

An inner sense of right and wrong that weighs heavily on a person after lying.

Knitting

A hobby that provides a sense of accomplishment and has health benefits such as slowing cognitive decline.

Children's books

Books that are popular among adults, specifically targeted towards children.

Descriptive passage

A section of text that vividly describes an event, such as a county fair.

Study of humans

A definition based on affixes that refers to anthropology.

Childrens's

Incorrect possessive form of 'children'.

Childrens'

Correct possessive form for multiple children.

Childrens

Incorrect plural form of 'children'.

Descriptive passage

A section of text that describes a scene or event.

Anthropology

The study of humans.

Apostrophes usage

The correct application of apostrophes in writing.

Strong academic thesis

A statement that directly states the argument and can be debated.

Complete sentence

A sentence that has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

Topic sentence

A sentence that summarizes the main idea of a paragraph.

Formal language

Language that is appropriate for academic writing.

Citation needed

A reference required when using someone else's work or ideas.

Punctuation rules

Guidelines for using punctuation marks correctly in writing.

Thesis statement wording

The phrasing of a thesis statement should be specific.

Supporting evidence

Information that backs up a thesis statement or argument.