ATI TEAS 7 English & Language Usage (ELU) Practice Questions

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

A. Absense

B. Absince

C. Absence

D. Abcence

C. Absence

Explanation: "Absence" means the state of being away or not present.

Memory Trick: Think: "I am absent because of my absENCE." The word ends in -ence.

Which sentence uses the correct form of the word?

A. The principle of the high school greeted the students.

B. The principal of the high school greeted the students.

C. The principal of the high school greeted the students.

D. The principalle of the high school greeted the students.

B. The principal of the high school greeted the students.

Explanation: A principal is the head of a school. A principle is a rule or belief.

Memory Trick: The principal is your pal at school.

Which sentence is spelled correctly?

A. She is debateing on the team.

B. She is debatting on the team.

C. She is debating on the team.

D. She is debateingg on the team.

C. She is debating on the team

.

Explanation: When adding -ing to debate, drop the silent e → debating.

Memory Trick: Drop the silent "e" before adding "-ing."

Which punctuation mark should end the sentence below?

Where do you recommend scheduling a pedicure

A. Period (.)

B. Comma (,)

C. Exclamation point (!)

D. Question mark (?)

D. Question mark (?)

Explanation: A direct question always ends with a question mark.

Memory Trick: If someone is asking, use a ?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

A. I bought apples bananas and oranges.

B. I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.

C. I bought apples bananas, and oranges.

D. I bought apples, bananas and, oranges.

B. I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.

Explanation: Commas separate items in a series of three or more.

Memory Trick: List of 3? Add commas between each item.

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

A. "Please sit down", said the teacher.

B. Please sit down," said the teacher.

C. "Please sit down," said the teacher.

D. "Please sit down" said the teacher.

C. "Please sit down," said the teacher.

Explanation: The comma belongs inside the quotation marks when followed by a dialogue tag.

Memory Trick: Dialogue punctuation stays inside the quotes.

Which step of the writing process involves generating ideas before writing?

A. Proofreading

B. Drafting

C. Brainstorming

D. Revising

C. Brainstorming

Explanation: Brainstorming is the planning stage where ideas are gathered.

Memory Trick: Brainstorm = storm of ideas.

Which step of the writing process involves writing the first version of a paper?

A. Drafting

B. Brainstorming

C. Publishing

D. Proofreading

A. Drafting

Explanation: Drafting is creating the first written version of a piece.

Memory Trick: Draft = first draft.

Which step focuses on finding and correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors?

A. Brainstorming

B. Drafting

C. Proofreading

D. Researching

C. Proofreading

Explanation: Proofreading is the final review before submitting a document.

Memory Trick: Proofread = look for proof of mistakes.

The word intestinal most closely relates to which body part?

A. Liver

B. Lungs

C. Intestines

D. Kidneys

C. Intestines

Explanation: The root intestin- refers to the intestines.

Memory Trick: Intestinal = intestine.

What does the suffix -algia mean?

A. Disease

B. Pain

C. Inflammation

D. Blood

B. Pain

Explanation: The suffix -algia means pain.

Memory Trick: Neuralgia = nerve pain. Remember "-algia" = pain.

What does the word susceptible mean?

A. Resistant to change

B. Subject to a force or influence

C. Completely immune

D. Impossible to affect

B. Subject to a force or influence

Explanation: Someone who is susceptible can be affected by something.

Memory Trick: Susceptible = Sensitive to influence.

Principal =

School leader

Principle =

Rule

Drop the silent "e" before adding

"-ing" (debate → debating)

Questions end with a

?

Use commas in lists of

3 or more items

Dialogue punctuation goes

inside quotation marks

Writing Process Order:

Brainstorm → Draft → Revise → Proofread

-algia =

pain

Intestinal =

intestines

Susceptible =

easily affected