TEAS 7 English and Language Usage Flashcards

Flashcards to help you review English and Language Usage concepts for the TEAS 7 exam.

Which word from the sentence 'Wow, I can't believe that beret I was planning to buy is 100 bucks' is slang?

bucks

Which is the correct sentence that uses subject-verb agreement: A.) The lead scientist is the one who writes the reports; however, she is the only one of the scientists who do the research, or B.) The lead scientist write the reports; however, she is the only one of the scientists who does the research, or C.) The lead scientist is the one who writes the reports; however, every scientist in the group do the research?

The lead scientist is the one who writes the reports; however, she is the only one of the scientists who do the research.

Provide an example of a correct thesis statement.

President Perez is our greatest leader because her proposal of a universal income will eradicate inequity among citizens.

In which word pairs does the noun become a verb when the suffix is added: A.) Biology, Biologist, or B.) Apology, Apologize, or C.) Happy, Happily, or D.) Mineral, Mineralogy?

Apology, Apologize

Based on an examination of word parts, which of the following words means abnormality of movement?

Dyskinesia

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence: A.) The moonlight glowed white on the roof next door, and the sky was a gentle summer blue, or B.) The raspberries we just picked from the garden are ripe, and sweet, or C.) She spent all afternoon studying for the biology test; but she neglected to work on her psychology paper, or D.) The man often drew sketches in his room but he never liked to show his art to anyone?

The moonlight glowed white on the roof next door, and the sky was a gentle summer blue.

Which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation of a quotation: A.) You should have never invited Shane to that party,' said Jessica, 'if you didn't want him to run into Blayne,' or B.) You should have never invited Shane to that party,' said Jessica. 'If you didn't want him to run into Blayne,' or C.) You should have never invited Shane to that party,' said Jessica 'if you didn't want him to run into Blayne,' or D.) You should have never invited Shane to that party,' said Jessica, 'If you didn't want him to run into Blayne'?

"You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica. "If you didn't want him to run into Blayne."

Which of the following punctuation marks correctly completes the sentence below? I need an assistant who can do the following ___input data, edit reports, and maintain the website.

Colon (:)

Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about gingivitis is the topic sentence?

Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease, in which bacteria causes inflammation of the gums.

Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about yoga is the topic sentence?

The practice of yoga first developed in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago.

Which of the following examples from the paragraph about the Silk Road is a transition sentence?

However, there were many other important trade items, some of which would end up changing the world forever.

What is the correct sequence to place the sentences to construct a well-organized paragraph about President McKinley's assassination?

III, IV, I, II (III. On September 6, 1901, President McKinley became the third American president to be assassinated, after Abraham Lincoln and James Garfield. IV. On that September day, President McKinley was at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY, shaking hands with the public. I. Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, felt President McKinley symbolized the injustice of American Society. II. Czolgosz shot McKinley twice, and President McKinley died a week later from gangrene caused by the bullet wounds.)

He had to fill out a health history _ before seeing the doctor.

questionnaire

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

"That was amazing," she said. "I can't believe we almost missed it."

Which of the following sentences contains an indirect object?

Jorge assigned the class some math problems.

Which of the following options correctly punctuates the sentence below? The plump old white cat basked in the warm sunlight.

The plump, old, white cat basked in the warm sunlight

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Millennium

Which of the following options contains a possessive pronoun:

If the patient chooses to leave, let them know the right to do so is theirs.

Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence below? She put down her glasses, and her book; the train was starting to enter the long, dark tunnel.

The semicolon after "book"

Which of the following is an incomplete sentence?

In the rose garden out back.

Which of the following sentences has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Each of the cats has its own special hiding place inside the house.

Which of the following options best uses grammar to combine the sentences below for clarity? Min Jin roamed around the house. Some days were just like that. Min Jin could not get settled.

Some days were just like that because Min Jin roamed around the house and could not get settled.

Which of the following is the likely medium for the sentence below? Based on the evidence found, electrical stimulation may be a potential therapy for OSAS, warranting further clinical trials.

Scientific journal article

Which of the following situations requires the inclusion of a citation?

The author is quoting another author's opinion about a new biography of Abraham Lincoln.

Which of the following pieces of writing should include citations?

comparison of the language used in two different Shakespeare plays

Which of the following statements correctly describes the prewriting stage of the writing process?

Mind mapping and free writing occur during the prewriting stage.

Based on the word parts, which of the following is a synonym for superlative?

Excellent

Which of the following best defines the word circumvent?

To go around

Which of the following compound sentences is punctuated correctly:

Aziz was astonished; he had never seen horses in the wild before.

Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence? Otto, somewhat abruptly, got up out of his chair, and just like that; headed into the next room.

The semicolon after 'that'

Which of the following parts of speech is "increasingly" as used in the sentence below? The hike became increasingly difficult as we got closer to the top of the mountain.

Adverb

Which of the following sentences is spelled correctly?

He always adds insightful, relevant remarks to the conversation.

This plant was developed based upon previous years' data, tracking trends in revenues and expenses. It includes a five-month track of sales, accounts receivable and payable, and inventory from a year- end benchmark. Based on the language in the passage above, which of the following conclusions can be reached about the writer?

The writer is a professional in a business environment.

Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about sun-dried tomatoes is a transition sentence?

Once you have decided what tomatoes to use, there are three different methods for drying them.

The Great Fire of London of 1666 burned through the city of London for four days straight. The Great Fire started at a bakery on Pudding Lane and spread west across the city. A year before the Great Fire, a terrible epidemic killed about a sixth of London's inhabitants. It is estimated that the Great Fire burned 70,000 homes of the 80,000 inhabitants of London. Which of the following sentences from the paragraph above does not belong in a well- organized paragraph?

A year before the Great Fire, a terrible epidemic killed about a sixth of London's inhabitants.

Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from the lower back down each leg. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes pinched, often by a herniated disk in the spine. People who sit for prolonged periods or have a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to develop sciatica. Which of the following sentences from the paragraph above does not belong in a well- organized paragraph?

Many people have disk herniations but do not have any symptoms from these herniations.

The plane ride was terrible and they got home three hours late _ they never made it to the wedding.

consequently

She was a gifted pianist, although she's struggling with the piece for her upcoming concert. Which of the following grammatical errors is present in the sentence above?

Tense disagreement

Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement?

The upholstered couch and rocking chair we bought together look great in the living room.

Which of the following prefixes means "above"?

Supra-

Based on the analysis of word parts, what is the meaning of "intraocular" as used in the sentence below? The patient was experiencing intraocular pressure.

Within the eyes

What is the meaning of the word "graceless" as used in the sentence below? Janine was so nervous that she was surprisingly graceless and awkward on stage.

Lacking elegance

Based on the analysis of word parts, what is the meaning of the word "bibliophile?"

A person who collects books

Which of the following is part of the last step of the writing process?

Proofreading

Which of the following best defines the word "unilateral"?

Performed by one person

According to the affixes, which of the following words refers to the love of books?

Bibliophile

Which of the following is an example of deliberate plagiarism?

A student submits a paper they found on the internet.

Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence below? I truly believe that one cup of coffee a day is neither too much nor too little caffeine for me, but exactly the right amount.

Caffiene

Which of the following words are exceptions to a common spelling rule?

Neither, Vein

Which of the following is the plural form of the word "chief"?

chiefs

Which of the following correctly describes an error in the sentence below? The sheer number of people in the audience overwhelmed the actress as she peaked through the curtain before scene one.

The homophone "peaked" should be "peeked."

Which of the following sentences contains a homophone?

They were never going to be allowed into that exclusive party.

Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence below? Eventually, he stopped hiding the fact that he did not know Spanish and admited that he had been deceiving them for months.

admited

Which of the following words is written in the correct plural form?

styles

What is the meaning of the homograph "compact" in the sentence below? It was not a compact city but was instead divided into separate districts.

Closely packed together

Which of the following sentences contains a homograph?

Raised beds produce more vegetables than those grown directly in soil.

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence?

I love all kinds of scented candles, and yesterday I found one that smells like licorice.

Which example uses quotations correctly?

"I'm not going to spoil my appetite," said Philip as he pushed the plate of cookies away.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011.

Which comma should be removed in the sentence below? If you go to the market, please pick up some beef, carrots, and celery, and I will make some of that delicious, stew we had last week.

The comma after the word "delicious"

Which of the following are compound sentences?

Call me tomorrow, and I'll let you know my decision then. I burned the garlic bread, but not the lasagna. They thought the trip would take three hours, but it only took two.

Which example uses correct punctuation?

"I really can't make it," he answered, "you should probably go without me."

Which comma should be removed in the sentence?

The comma after the word "home"

Which sentence does not need quotation marks because it is an indirect quotation?

John F. Kennedy announced plans to go to the moon.

Which of the following examples is a simple sentence?

The man with the checked tie.

Which of the following examples are compound-complex sentences?

Although we didn't realize we were exactly on time, the minute we sat down, the play started. Although we were a bit late, the play was excellent, and we very much enjoyed it.

Which of the following is the simple subject in the sentence below? The flustered man watched the train as it pulled out of the station.

man

Which of the following parts of speech is "ridiculously" as used in the sentence below? The test was ridiculously easy, and the entire class got every question right.

Adverb

Which of the following is the complete subject in the sentence below? The cherry tomatoes in our backyard are finally ready to be picked.

The cherry tomatoes in our backyard garden

Which of the following examples is a simple sentence?

Scientifically formulated moisture treatment for hands.

Which of the following examples is a compound-complex sentence?

Even though the puppy was much smaller than his mother, his eyes were dark brown and shiny just like hers, and his ears were long and floppy, too.

Which of the following is the complete predicate in the sentence below? The receptionist explained that we would be the next to see the doctor.

explained that we would be next to see the doctor

Which of the following parts of speech is "swirling" as used in the sentence below? The swirling snow drifted down all afternoon.

Adjective

Which of the following is the direct object in the sentence below? The friendly baker offered us chocolate cookies and vanilla cupcakes with rainbow sprinkles.

chocolate cookies and vanilla cupcakes

Which of the following examples is a complete sentence?

Let me know.

Which of the following transition words/phrases is more appropriate to complete the sentence below? She was really looking forward to the picnic, _ she feared it might rain that afternoon.

although

Which of the following describes the grammar problem in the sentence below? She was a fierce competitor, and nothing is going to keep her from running that marathon despite a hamstring injury.

Tense disagreement

Which of the following sentences have correct subject-verb agreement?

Every one of the passengers has to wait until the bus is functioning properly. He and I take turns driving during our road trips.

Which of the following options uses correct grammar to combine the sentences below for clarity? Laura was stuck in traffic. Laura was on her way to a concert. Laura thought she would miss the concert.

Laura was on her way to a concert, but because she was stuck in traffic, se thought she would miss the concert.

Which of the following examples is a sentence fragment?

On the 5:30 train.

Which of the following transition words/phrases is most appropriate to complete the sentence? The old clock hadn't worked in years, and _Ally finally decided to take it off the wall.

as a result

Which of the following describes the grammar problem in the sentence below? The lake was clear and shimmering, and it was such a friendly day; therefore, he dove right in.

Inappropriate transition word choice

Which of the following sentences has a correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Since the doctor has a lot of experience with this illness, she should know how to treat it.

Which of the following options uses correct grammar to combine the sentences for clarity? The day was cold and wet. Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months.

Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months, but because the day was cold and wet, Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time.

The thesis of this paper will be on the development of an experiment designed to detect flaws in how a golf ball is hit. Sometimes it can be hit perfectly, but sometimes it can be a bust. Based on the language in the passage, which of the following scenarios is correct?

The writer is a student writing a first draft of a paper.

When Miss Emily Grierson died, our whole town went to her funeral: the men through a sort of respectful affection for a fallen monument, the women mostly out of curiosity to see the inside of her house, which no one save an old manservant---a combines gardener and cook--- had seen in at least ten years. Based on the language in the passage, which of the following scenarios is correct?

The writer is an author of literature.

Given the below scenario, what type of language should the student use? You're in a difficult class, and you've fallen behind. You're intimidated by the instructor, who is at times difficult to approach. She has assigned a research paper, which you're nervous about. You decide to request an appointment to discuss it with her.

Email message starting with "Dear Professor:"

I am asking each department supervision to identify the advantages of reconfiguring out internal accounting system. Indicate to me by next Friday if you feel this change would improve the DPD program. Which of the following genres of writing does the passage represent?

Professional

Which of the following sentences contains a colloquialism?

The centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pretty sure that the Zika virus is spread through mosquito bites.

Although few experts have produced exact numbers, statistical models have predicted specific numbers regarding the harm to human populations that climate change will cause. For example, the European heat wave of 2003 killed at least 30,000 people. Based on the language in the passage, which of the following scenarios is correct?

The writer is a researcher writing for a scientific journal.

Which of the following statements contains colloquialisms?

Let's hang out later. I need to chill after that exam.

Be sure to prepare for an interview, including for a internship. Read any materials sent to you, and practice answering questions on loud so that you're less nervous during the actual interview. Be on time, dress appropriately for the type of job you're interviewing for, and thank the interviewers for interviewing you even if the interview doesn't go as well as you hope. Which of the following styles of writing is illustrated in the passage?

Informal

Which of the following sentences would be a good topic sentence?

Cooking requires a number of different skills that can be learned and practiced.

Which of the following examples would be a good transition sentence?

However, online students often work entirely from home, which is just one part of what makes online learning different.

If all of the following sentences appeared in the same paragraph, which sentence would be irrelevant?

At first, I walked and ran, though really it was more walking than running.

Which of the following sentences would be a good topic sentence?

Diabetes is a disease in which the blood contains high levels of sugar over a prolonged period.

Which of the following examples would be a good transition sentence?

The fire exposed the terrible working conditions of sweatshops and would ultimately change the lives of American workers forever.

Which of the following is a good first step when coming up with an idea for a group presentation?

Brainstorm interesting topics and ideas.

Which of the following is a true statement about the revision process?

Editing and proofreading come after the revision process.

What should the student do to correctly cite their sources?

Find out from the instructor what citation style to use.