TEAS 7 English and Language

Singing

Functions as a noun in the sentence 'Singing is my favourite activity.'

Although

Functions as a conjunction in the sentence 'Surely, he thought, I can't trust this enticing yet dubious offer, although I could use the opportunity more than I'd like to admit.'

Prefix 'inter-'

Means 'Among' as used in the sentence 'The top-secret blueprints were for an intergalactic spaceship.'

Prefix 'pre-'

Defines 'preliminary' as 'Anticipatory'.

Transitional expression for comparison

Should use 'Likewise' to compare two ideas.

Wow

Functions as an interjection in the sentence 'Wow, that was a fast car!'

Second-person narrative voice

Example: '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 is often misleading.'

Formal language

'The blue-footed booby is a magnificent specimen.'

Contraction correction

Should use 'You're' to correct the error in the sentence about clients being confused.

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.'

Complete Sentence

I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.

Plural Form of 'crisis'

Crises.

Definition of 'intravenous'

Within the veins.

Thesis Statement Example

Maori culture should receive more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand schools.

Most Formal Sentence

I'd like to apply for this internship in order to gain experience as a part of your company.

Part of Speech for 'lively'

Adjective.

Correctly Written Sentence

"I have to leave!" she said.

Definition of 'incredulous'

Disbelieving.

Least Formal Sentence

I've got a ton of experience with computers from school.

Correctly Punctuated Sentence

A carpenter must use certain tools - hammers, saws, chisels - to finish a job.

Subjective-Verb Agreement Example

The tennis balls roll into the parking lot.

Example of Plagiarism

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

Original Story Inspiration

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

Introduction.

Correct Punctuation Example

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

Peer Review Process

It requires time and attention to complete.

Definition of Interplanetary

Between planets.

Foreseeable Future

Foreseeable.

Capitalization Rules Example

The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.

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 1

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

Capitalization Rules Example 2

I plan to enroll in College next year.

Capitalization Rules Example 3

The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise.

Capitalization Rules Example 4

The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.

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.

Dressing a loom

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

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

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 should be used to correct the sentence.

Concluding sentence

It summarizes the paragraph's main point.

Prefix 'mal-'

Badly formed.

Temperature for hatching area

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

Medicated or non-medicated food

Giving the chicks medicated or non-medicated food is a controversial choice that you should make after speaking to your supplier or feed store personnel.

Clean water for chicks

Make sure the chicks have plenty of clean water in shallow containers, giving them sugar water on their first day for a boost of energy.

Rack vs. wrack

Rack should be used to correct the sentence.

Plumb vs. plum

Plumb should be used to correct the sentence.

Vise vs. vice

Vice should be used to correct the sentence.

Hatching area temperature reduction

Reducing it by 50 each week after the chicks arrive.

Collecting eggs

Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen.

Summary of a paragraph

It summarizes the essay's main point.

Context clues for sentence order

Move the options into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order.

Warp in weaving

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

Heddles in weaving

Needle-like apertures through which individual strands of yarn are threaded.

Correct grammar usage

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

Third-person narrative voice

He was scared when he got on the plane.

Completing a sentence

The responsibilities of a class president are extensive; however, she should not become so involved that she neglects her studies.

Commitment to helping animals

Everyone knew Sam was committed to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal shelter.

Meaning of 'indiscriminate'

Miscellaneous

Spaces between the ribs

The spaces between the ribs are known as intercostal spaces; they contain the intravenous veins.

Thesis statement

It is the central idea in a piece of writing.

Part of speech for 'incredibly'

Adverb

Correct plural spelling

Syllabi

Weighing on conscience

The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her conscience.

Knitting as a hobby

Knitting is my favorite hobby. I feel such a sense of accomplishment when I finish a sweater or a pair of socks.

Benefits of knitting

Researchers say it can have the same benefits as meditation.

Knitting and cognitive decline

The craft can slow cognitive decline and improve symptoms of arthritis.

Completing a sentence about books

Many children's books are popular among adults these days.

Descriptive passage about a county fair

On Friday evening, join us for the parade through downtown, ending at the fairgrounds.

Anthropology

The study of humans.

Apostrophes

Punctuation marks used to indicate possession or omitted letters.

Citation

A reference to a source of information.

Thesis Statement

A sentence that directly states the argument of a paper.

Complete Sentence

A group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate.

Topic Sentence

A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

Formal Language

Language that is appropriate for academic writing and avoids colloquialisms.

Plural Form

The form of a word that indicates more than one.

Compound Sentence

A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

Final Stage of Writing Process

The stage where checking for punctuation errors and logical transitions occurs.

Adverb

A part of speech that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

Brisk Walk

A fast-paced walk that is adequate exercise for most healthy adults.

Metabolism

The process by which the body converts food into energy.

Joint Flexibility

The ability of joints to move through their full range of motion.

Mental Benefits

Positive effects on mental health, such as mood improvement and stress relief.

Punctuation Errors

Mistakes in the use of punctuation marks in writing.

Logical Transitions

Words or phrases that connect ideas smoothly in writing.

Supporting Evidence

Information that backs up a claim or argument in writing.

Well-Known Fact

A statement that is widely accepted as true and does not require citation.

Original Poem

A poem created by a speaker that does not require citation.