ATI TEAS 7 English

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

A) Absence

B) Abcense

C) Absense

D) Absents

A: Absence

The principle of the high school was debating whether to pursue the issue any further.

Which of the following corrects an error in the sentence above?

A) Replace debating with debateing

B) Replace principle with principal

C) Replace whether with weather

D) Replace further with farther

B) Replace principle with principal

Which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation?

A) We will be studying three sources of electrical power, solar, wind, and tidal energy.

B) We will be studying three sources of electrical power: solar, wind, and tidal energy.

C) We will study three sources of electrical power; solar, wind, and tidal energy.

D) We will study three sources of electrical power that are: solar, wind, and tidal energy.

B) We will be studying three sources of electrical power: solar, wind, and tidal energy.

Where do you recommend scheduling a pedicure appointment __________

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

A) around here

B) around here.

C) around here?

D) around here!

C) around here?

She baked the ___________ to perfection.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

A) soft fluffy biscuits

B) soft, fluffy biscuits

C) soft fluffy, biscuits

D) soft and fluffy biscuits

B) soft, fluffy biscuits

Reasoning: a comma separates the two coordinating adjectives.

My ______________________ has many tips on finding deals at the grocery store.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

A) sister a single mother of two

B) sister, a single mother of two,

C) sister. A single mother of two,

D) sister: a single mother of two

B) sister, a single mother of two,

_________ register with a valid email address.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

A) First: please

B) First, please

C) First; please

D) First please

B) First, please

Which of the following sentences shows the correct use of punctuation marks?

A) "How did you become such a good cook"? Grandma asked Carley at dinner.

B) 'How did you become such a good cook?" Grandma asked Carley at dinner.

C) "How did you become such a good cook? Grandma asked Carley at dinner."

D) "How did you become such a good cook?" Grandma asked Carley at dinner.

D) "How did you become such a good cook?" Grandma asked Carley at dinner.

To prepare the entree, the chef mixed olive oil chicken and vegetables.

Which of the following correctly punctuates the sentence above?

A) To prepare the entree, the chef mixed olive oil, chicken, and vegetables.

B) To prepare the entree, the chef, mixed olive oil chicken and vegetables.

C) To prepare the entree, the chef mixed, olive, oil chicken and vegetables.

D) To prepare the entree, the chef mixed olive oil chicken, and vegetables.

A) To prepare the entree, the chef mixed olive oil, chicken, and vegetables.

Despite owning a _________ takes the bus to work every morning.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

A) car, Michelle

B) car Michelle

C) car. Michelle

D) car; Michelle

A) car, Michelle

In “History of Turkey,” Porter refuted the notion that such a link exists________.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

A) :35/47

B) -35-47-

C) (35-47)

D) /35-47

C) (35-47)

Our mail carrier _______________.

Which of the following predicates correctly completes the sentence above?

A) left the packages: on our doorstep.

B) the packages on our doorstep.

C) and left the packages on our doorstep.

D) left the packages on our doorstep.

D) left the packages on our doorstep.

The night before Kendra left for college, she couldn’t sleep. Thoughts in her head about what this adventure would bring. She wondered what her roommate would be like, whether or not she would easily find all her classes, and which extracurricular organizations she might join. She knew with certainty that she could count on new, better experiences throughout the next chapter. Of her life, which she couldn’t wait to begin.

Which of the following are complete sentences from the passage? Please select all that apply.

A) The night before Kendra left for college, she couldn’t sleep.

B) She knew with certainty that she could count on new, better experiences throughout the next chapter.

C) Which extracurricular organizations she might join.

D) Of her life, which she couldn't wait to begin.

E) She wondered what her roommate would be like, whether or not she would easily find all her classes, and which extracurricular organizations she might join.

A) The night before Kendra left for college, she couldn't sleep.

B) She knew with certainty that she could count on new, better experiences throughout the next chapter.

E) She wondered what her roommate would be like, whether or not she would easily find all her classes, and which extracurricular organizations she might join.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

A) She purchased a dress from her favorite store that fit perfectly.

B) She purchased a perfectly-fitted dress from her favorite store.

C) A perfect fit, she purchased a dress from her favorite store.

D) From her favorite store, she purchased a dress that fit perfectly.

B) She purchased a perfectly-fitted dress from her favorite store.

The head of Pediatrics ________ four children of her own.

Which of the following options completes the sentence above?

A) will have

B) have

C) has had

D) has

D) has

The school, located atop one of the highest and most beautiful mountains of the area, witnessed snowy and long winters. During the cold days, all pupils, including myself, carried a couple of hot baked potatoes in our pockets and into the freezing classrooms. This way, we could keep ourselves warm in the morning and then have a delicious and ready-to-eat snack at noon. Modern heating has its advantages, but I have yet to find something that tastes as good and comforting as those potatoes did.

What is the author’s tone in this passage?

A) Indignant

B) Objective

C) Regretful

D) Nostalgic

D) Nostalgic

Reasons: A nostalgic tone expresses a sentimental yearning for a return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition.

Indignant is incorrect. An indignant tone expresses anger, especially when the writer is angered by something unjust or unworthy.

Regretful is incorrect. A regretful tone expresses a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over an occurrence or something that one has done or failed to do.

Objective is incorrect. An objective tone is factual and uninfluenced by emotion or personal prejudice, thus allowing readers to form their own opinions.

Living in one of the warmest countries on Earth poses many challenges, as its inhabitants need not only to find inventive ways to stay cool, but they also require innovative strategies that allow them to grow their own food. Since 1985, Dmitry Ivanov has been researching hydroponic farming systems, a way to grow crops directly in nutrient-rich water. Among its many advantages, Dmitry remarks on the fact that hydroponics offers a decrease in water usage in agriculture: to grow 1 kilogram of tomatoes using intensive farming methods requires 400 liters of water, whereas hydroponic methods need only 70 liters. Nevertheless, climate change and land degradation will render all of Ivanov’s efforts useless.

Which of the following sentences from the passage does not follow the overall tone of the passage?

A) Living in one of the warmest countries on Earth poses many challenges, as its inhabitants need not only to find inventive ways to stay cool, but they also require innovative strategies that allow them to grow their own food.

B) Since 1985, Dmitry Ivanov has been researching hydroponic farming systems, a way to grow crops directly in nutrient-rich water.

C) Among its many advantages, Dmitry remarks on the fact that hydroponics offers a decrease in water usage in agriculture: to grow 1 kilogram of tomatoes using intensive farming methods requires 400 liters of water, whereas hydroponic methods need only 70 liters.

D) Nevertheless, climate change and land degradation will render all of Ivanov’s efforts useless.

D) Nevertheless, climate change and land degradation will render all of Ivanov's efforts useless.

Reason: This is correct because the overall tone is objective, whereas this sentence uses a pessimistic tone that doesn't appear in the rest of the text.

Freight train with your mile of cars

Collecting eclectic graffiti like scars

Ghosts of innumerable nameless places

Seen but looked past by thousands of faces

Which of the following is likely the genre of the passage?

A) Letter

B) Fictional story

C) Poetry

D) Book review

C) Poetry

During the summer, you must prepare properly when venturing outside in the heat. First and foremost, make sure you apply plenty of sunscreen. Any area of your skin that is exposed to the sun should have sunscreen. This includes your face even if you are wearing a hat or sunglasses. Additionally, drink plenty of water. Whether you’re inside or outside, always have water with you to drink. You could even make it a goal to drink so much every hour. Staying hydrated is key to good health and helps you avoid getting overheated. Last but not least, eat or snack frequently. When it’s hot out, it can be easy to lose your appetite or become so engulfed in your activities that you go longer between meals. It is a good idea to have a small snack, like a granola bar, with you at all times. Your body still needs nutrients, even in the heat! Make sure your family is prepared before spending the day outside this summer.

For whom is this passage probably being written?

A) Engineers

B) Teachers

C) Business owners

D) Parents

D) Parents

D

MOLLY

Have you seen my new white boots? I thought I’d left them here.

STEVIE

Yeah, I think your sister is wearing them.

Which of the following publications would most likely contain these sentences?

A) Poetry anthology

B) Stage play

C) Scientific journal

D) Business memo

B) Stage play

In order to keep horses as domesticated animals, proper care and training are necessities from the beginning. A newborn horse, or foal, will often be hesitant to interact with humans. However, it is crucial to gently attempt this interaction starting in the first few days of life and continuing on a daily basis to familiarize the horse with humans. This helps make further training for specific skills, such as racing or working cattle, much easier because trust has been established. You should probably feed your horse. Depending on the available resources, horses may eat grass, hay, grain, oats, vegetables, or even a mixture of these through feed from a store. Though it is time-consuming, caring for and training a horse early on can have significant benefits for both the horse and owner.

Which of the following sentences contains information that does not belong in the paragraph?

A) A newborn horse, or foal, will often be hesitant to interact with humans.

B) In order to keep horses as domesticated animals, proper care and training are necessities from the beginning.

C) Though it is time-consuming, caring for and training a horse early on can have significant benefits for both the horse and owner.

D) You should probably feed your horse.

D) You should probably feed your horse

Which of the following would most likely act as a transition sentence?

A) Ultimately, no one is certain whether or not life exists elsewhere.

B) Have you ever considered the possibility of life on other planets?

C) Scientists previously identified what appeared to be tracks on the moon.

D) On the contrary, some people believe that life forms exist on other planets.

D) On the contrary, some people believe that life forms exist on other planets.

Reason: This is correct because it begins with the transition phrase, “on the contrary”, which signals a change in the direction of the discussion.

Which of the following is the first step of the writing process?

A) Brainstorming

B) Proofreading

C) Writing

D) Publishing

A) Brainstorming

Which of the following sentences would most likely act as a supporting detail?

A) Not only do people come to watch the birds, but they also photograph the birds they see.

B) The eastern coast of the United States is home to over 1,000 species of birds.

C) If you travel along the east coast, chances are that you'll spot several flying friends along the way.

D) The most common type of bird seen in this area is the Red-Bellied Woodpecker.

D) The most common type of bird seen in this area is the Red-Bellied Woodpecker.

Reason: This is correct because it provides specific information regarding the topic, i.e. birds along the east coast.

My doctor prescribed an antibiotic to fight my infection.

Which of the following defines the prefix “anti-“ as used in the word antibiotic in the sentence above?

A) for

B) against

C) after

D) with

B) Against

In which of the following does the suffix create a word that has a different meaning than the root word?

A) intestinal

B) examined

C) ovaries

D) phalanges

A) Intestinal

Reason: This is because “-al” changes intestines (noun) to intestinal (adjective), which means “relating to the intestines.”

Phalanges is incorrect. This is because the “-s” makes “phalange” plural.

Examined is incorrect. This is because the “-ed” makes “exam” past tense.

Ovaries is incorrect. This is because the “-es” makes “ovary” plural. (Change the “y” to an “i”).

Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix "-algia"?

A) Having to do with pain

B) Having to do with plants

C) Spreading rapidly

D) A person who treats pain

A) Having to do with pain

Reason: Having to do with pain is correct. “-algia” means “having to do with pain.” For example, “fibromyalgia” means “having to do with muscle pain.”

Having to do with plants is incorrect. The suffix “-algia” just looks like the word “algae” so it’s incorrect.

Spreading rapidly is incorrect. There is no suffix with this meaning. Rather there is a prefix with this meaning.

A person who treats pain is incorrect. This meaning is usually indicated by “-ist,” “-ar/-er/-or,” “-ant,” or ”-ian.”

Since he didn’t have much of a backbone, Bryan was susceptible to peer pressure.

Which of the following best defines the word susceptible based on its use in the sentence?

A) To be aware of

B) Shielded or protected from

C) Subject to a force of influence

D) Resistant to a force or influence

C) Subject to a force of influence