TEAS TEST : ENGLISH AND LANGUAGE

Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization?

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

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

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

1.     Using context clues, what is the correct order of sentences for the following paragraph about dressing a loom?

 

a.     Now for some good news: once the loom is dressed, the hard part is done.

b.     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.

c.     First, the warp – the portion of the yarn that will run lengthwise in the finished product – is wound onto a warping board, allowing the weaver to measure out its length.

d.     The warp is then carefully transferred to the loom, and individual strands of yarn are threaded through the heddles (needle-like apertures) in a fixed pattern.

e.     Weaving on a traditional floor loom begins with a somewhat involved process called “dressing the loom.”

e, c, d, b, a

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

When Jung-hoon found a seat on the bus, he hoped he would have a quiet ride.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

The young man said, “It’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.”

The job applicants were shown to an anteroom, where they waited to be called for their interviews. Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “ante-” as used in the sentence above?

Before

Which of the following sentences does not belong 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.

I had to wrack my brain and plum the depths of my resources to overcome the foul consequences of my previous vice. Which of the following homophones should be used to correct the sentence above?

Plumb

Which of the following statements about a paragraph’s concluding sentence is true?

It summarizes the paragraph’s main point.

According to the prefix “mal-,” which of the following phrases best defines “malformed”?

Badly formed

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage?

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

Which of the following sentences is an example of a third-person narrative voice?

He was scared when he got on the plane.

Which of the following options best completes the sentence below?

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

However

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

Committed

Which of the following is the meaning of the word “indiscriminate”?

Miscellaneous

The spaces between the ribs are known as ____ spaces; they contain the ____ veins. Which of the following words is the best choice for the blanks in the sentence?

Intercostal

Which of the following statements about a thesis statement is correct?

It is the central idea in a piece of writing.

The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and heat in the summer. Which of the following parts of speech describes the word “incredibly” as used in the sentence above?

Adverb

Which of the following options is the correct plural spelling?

Syllabi

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

Conscience

Knitting is my favorite hobby. I feel such a sense of accomplishment whe  I finish a sweater or a pair of socks. A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource. The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing. Researchers say it can have the same benefits as meditation. There are other health benefits of knitting, too. The craft can slow cognitive decline and improve symptoms of arthritis. I started knitting when I was in college and liked to knit during class. Knitting is a very portable hobby. It helped me pay attention to lectures. If you’re looking for a fun hobby, perhaps you should give knitting a try. Which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of the paragraph above?

A ball of wool holds so much potentials, and is also a sustainable resource.

Many _____ books are popular among adults these days. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

Children’s

Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair?

The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky.

Based upon the affixes, which of the following words could be defined as “the study of humans”?

Anthropology

Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes?

Our home’s roof needs repairing.

John Smith was the man ____ photographed the landscape. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

Who

In which of the following situations is a citation needed?

A student quotes song lyrics to support his point.

Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?

“I loved that show,”he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”

Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis?

It directly states the argument.

Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements in the writing process is correct?

Thesis statement wording should be as specific as possible.

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.

Numerous studies have confirmed that a brisk walk 30 minutes each day is adequate exercise for most healthy adults. Two of the most beneficial aspects are increased metabolism and joint flexibility. Equally important, however, are the mental benefits. A daily walk provides a chance to decompress from the stresses of the work day. A change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood. Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the paragraph?

There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.

Which of the following sentences contains formal language for use in an academic paper?

Many behavior modifications studies use a single-subject research design.

The participants in the study included guys aged 25 to 35 years living in Kansas.

Many behavior modification studies use a single-subject research design.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

He ran, but she ran faster.

Which of the following tasks is appropriate during the final stage of the writing process?

Checking for punctuation errors.

The masked villain silently laughed while watching the hero struggle to escape. Which of the following parts of speech is the word “silently” in the previous sentence?

Adverb

“Singing” functions as which of the following parts of speech in the sentence below?

Singing is my favourite activity.

Noun

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.

Which of the following parts of the speech is the word “although”?

Conjunction

The top-secret blueprints were for an intergalactic spaceship.

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “inter-” as used I the sentence above?

Among

According to the prefix “pre-“which of the following words defines “preliminary”?

Introductory

Which of the following transitional expressions should a student use to compare two ideas?

Likewise

Wow, that was a fast car!

Which of the following parts of speech is the word “wow’ in the sentence above?

Interjection

Which of the following is an example of second-person narrative voice?

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

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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

Which of the following sentences correctly uses subjective-verb agreement?

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

Which of the following sentences contains formal language, rather than informal language?

The blue-footed booby is a magnificent specimen

Because of running around, their clients are confused about whose in charge, and the company is losing its competitive edge. Which of the following contractions should be used to correct the error in the sentence above?

Who’s

Which of the following sentences uses a transition word correctly?

Gilda is a hardworking student; therefore, she earned a good grade on her essay.

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.

Which of the following options is the correct spelling of the plural form of “crisis”?

Crises

According to the prefix “intra-,” which of the following is the best definition of the word “intravenous”

Within the veins

Which of the following sentences supports the following thesis statement?

Organic gardening can be as simple or complex as you choose to make it.

Organic gardening ranges from basic compositing to a chemical analysis of the soil.

Which of the following is a thesis statement?

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

Which of the following sentence is the most formal in style?

I am applying to this internship to gain experience with your company.

The very lively lady was riding a beautiful parade float.

Which of the following parts of speech is the word “lively” in the sentence above?

Adjective

Which of the following sentence is written correctly?

“I have to leave!” she said.

According to the prefix “in-” which of the following words defines “incredulous”

Disbelieving

Which of the following sentences is the least formal in style?

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

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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

Which of the following sentences correctly uses subjective-verb agreement?

The tennis balls roll into the parking lot.

Which of the following situations is an example of plagiarism?

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

In which of the following places can you find the thesis statement of an essay?

Introduction

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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

Which of the following best describes the peer review process?

It requires time and attention to complete.

According to the prefix “inter-,” which of the following phrases defines “interplanetary”?

Between Planets

The skies are clear, and I predict no rain in the ……..future,” the weather reporter announced.

Foreseeable

Which of the following is an example of an accident plagiarism?

Forgetting to include an in-text citation for information

Which of the following is the plural spelling of the word “loaf”?

Loaves