ATI TEAS ELU Test 1

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

- Separete

- Separate

- Saparate

- Seperete

Separate

Which of the following words is misspelled?

- Believe

- Achieve

- Assessment

- Wether

Wether

I'm not sure I understood the instructions __________. What should I do first?

Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

- Welly

- Good

- Goodly

- Well

Well

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

- Peice

- Piece

- Pece

- Peece

Piece

Which of the following is the best in terms of clarity and readability? Select all that apply.

- Her heart racing, she struggled to steady her breathing as her hands trembled uncontrollably. She felt a wave of dizziness wash over her, and her vision blurred, making it difficult to maintain her balance. Nadia entered the crowded room.

- Entering the crowded room, Nadia's heart raced, and she attempted to steady her breathing. However, her hands trembled uncontrollably as a wave of dizziness washed over her. Subsequently, her vision blurred, and maintaining her balance became a challenge.

- As Nadia entered the crowded room, her heart raced, and she attempted to steady her breathing. Despite her efforts, her hands trembled uncontrollably. A wave of dizziness washed over her, causing her vision to blur, and making it difficult for her to maintain her balance.

- Entering the crowded room, Nadia's heart raced, and she attempted to steady her breathing. However, her hands trembled uncontrollably as a wave of dizziness washed over her. Subsequently, her vision blurred, and maintaining her balance became a challenge.

- As Nadia entered the crowded room, her heart raced, and she attempted to steady her breathing. Despite her efforts, her hands trembled uncontrollably. A wave of dizziness washed over her, causing her vision to blur, and making it difficult for her to maintain her balance.

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?

- With

- Against

- For

- After

Against

Which of the following options demonstrates correct sentence structure?

- While I was studying for my final exams, my sister prepared a delicious dinner for the whole family.

- Running through the forest, the sound of leaves rustling underfoot, the scent of pine lingering in the air, the thrill of the chase, heart pounding, adrenaline rushing, pure exhilaration.

- I bought apples, bananas, oranges and pears at the grocery store.

- Dressed in a tuxedo, the prom was attended by the excitement of the students

While I was studying for my final exams, my sister prepared a delicious dinner for the whole family.

Which sentence contains a transition word?

- She walked into the room, a smile on her face, greeting everyone warmly.

- The sun set behind the mountains, casting a golden glow over the landscape.

- The baby cried loudly, demanding attention from her tired parents.

- Although it was raining heavily, we decided to go for a hike in the mountains.

Although it was raining heavily, we decided to go for a hike in the mountains.

When he was ten years old, he had to drop out of school and start working to help his parents and siblings. However, I went to college and didn't get a full-time job until after I graduated last year. Seeing these differences, I wonder how my grandchildren's childhood will be.

Which of the following works best as a topic sentence for the given paragraph?

- I usually think about how different my grandfather's childhood and mine were.

- My grandchildren love to hear stories about my grandfather.

Children these days will never experience childhood as it used to be in the good old times.

- Child labor has existed to varying extents throughout history.

I usually think about how different my grandfather's childhood and mine were.

What is the purpose of citations?

- To acknowledge and give credit to the original author or source of information.

- To confuse readers with additional references.

- To add unnecessary length to a research paper.

- To provide personal opinions or viewpoints.

To acknowledge and give credit to the original author or source of information.

The leek soup was too salty, but the lasagna was _________.

Which of the following words correctly completes the sentence above?

- delishus

- delicious

- delicous

- delishious

delicious

Which of the following options demonstrates correct sentence structure?

- I was leaving last time, when Edward arrived, and I didn't get to talk to him.

- Last time while I was leaving, Edward arrived and that's why I didn't get to talk to him.

- Last time I didn't get to talk to Edward; he arrived as I was leaving.

- When Edward arrived, I was leaving; therefore we didn't get to talk last time.

Last time I didn't get to talk to Edward; he arrived as I was leaving.

Which of the following options demonstrates correct sentence structure?

- In a hurry Sarah quickly grabbed her coat and rushed out the door.

- Sarah quickly, grabbed her coat and rushed out the door in a hurry.

- Running late, Sarah quickly grabbed her coat and rushed out the door.

- Sarah quickly grabbed her coat and rushed out the door, in a hurry.

Running late, Sarah quickly grabbed her coat and rushed out the door.

We went and ate at the food trucks after the lab meeting yesterday.

Which of the following could replace the word "we" in the given sentence?

- Shan and me

- me

- them

- Shan and I

Shan and I

If "conscious" means awake, what means "partially awake"?

- Semi-conscious

- Drowsy

- Unconscious

- Disoriented

Semi-conscious

By appealing to emotions and employing vivid imagery, the speaker aims to persuade the audience to take action against climate change.

Which of the following is the rhetorical context for the given sentence?

- The impact of climate change on the environment.

- The role of emotions in decision-making.

- Strategies for effective communication.

- Persuasion and rhetoric techniques in a speech.

Persuasion and rhetoric techniques in a speech.

The sunlit meadows danced with vibrant wildflowers, casting a spell of serenity over the landscape. The gentle breeze whispered through the trees, carrying the scent of blooming blossoms. The cacophony of bustling city life shattered the peaceful atmosphere. Nature seemed to exhale tranquility, inviting weary souls to find solace in its embrace.

Which of the following sentences from the passage above is not consistent with the overall tone of the passage?

- Nature seemed to exhale tranquility, inviting weary souls to find solace in its embrace.

- The sunlit meadows danced with vibrant wildflowers, casting a spell of serenity over the landscape.

- The cacophony of bustling city life shattered the peaceful atmosphere.

- The gentle breeze whispered through the trees, carrying the scent of blooming blossoms.

The cacophony of bustling city life shattered the peaceful atmosphere.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

- "I heard her say, I'll meet you later, as she walked away," he recounted.

- "I heard her say, 'I'll meet you later,' as she walked away," he recounted.

- I heard her say, 'I'll meet you later,' as she walked away, he recounted.

- I heard her say, 'I'll meet you later', as she walked away, he recounted.

"I heard her say, 'I'll meet you later,' as she walked away," he recounted.

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?

- The brightly-colored flowers bloomed in the garden.

- The teacher said that the homework is due next week, so be sure to turn it in on time to avoid a late-fee

- I have a well-established routine that helps me stay organized and productive.

- The five-year old child eagerly opened his birthday presents.

I have a well-established routine that helps me stay organized and productive.

In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, the courageous leader emerged, guiding the team towards success.

Which of the following is the simple subject of the sentence above?

- In the midst

- Chaos and uncertainty

- Guiding the team

- The courageous leader

The courageous leader

The cat on the counter eats their dinner.

Which error is made in the sentence above?

- Incorrect subject-pronoun agreement

- Homophone used

- Punctuation error

- Incorrect use of a comma

Incorrect subject-pronoun agreement

What is the purpose of an outline?

- To organize and structure ideas when creating a draft of a paper.

- To summarize the main points of a text

- To proofread and edit a paper

- To provide a rough draft of an essay

To organize and structure ideas when creating a draft of a paper.

Which of the following defines the suffix "-cardia" as used in the word "tachycardia" in the sentence below?

The doctor diagnosed the patient with tachycardia after the heart rate monitor was jumped during surgery.

- Enlargement

- Inflammation

- Surgical removal

- Rapid heartbeat

Rapid heartbeat

"Good afternoon, James. I wanted to express my appreciation for your excellent work on the recent client presentation. Your professionalism and delivery were outstanding."

"Thank you, Ms. Sampson. I'm glad that my efforts were well-received. It was a team effort, and I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the success of the presentation."

Which of the following registers describes this conversation?

- Colloquial

- Formal

- Intimate

- Academic

Formal

After years of being considered a somewhat unestablished writer, Deledda's works began to make their rounds abroad, especially in other European countries. The sudden international acclaim resulted in her nomination for and acceptance of the Nobel Prize for literature in 1926. Critics were impressed with her ability to write about global problems while simultaneously considering the interests of the human population on a global level. As of 2017, Deledda was the only Italian female writer to have received this recognition, and her legacy as a determined artist lives on to this day.

Which of the following is a synonym for the word "acclaim" as it is used in the paragraph?

- Travel

- Disdain

- Cuisine

- Popularity

Popularity

What is the purpose of a draft?

- To brainstorm ideas about the topic

- To acknowledge a source

- To check for grammatical mistakes

- To develop a cohesive piece of writing

To develop a cohesive piece of writing

What is the final step of the writing process?

- Drafting

- Publishing

- Citing sources

- Outlining

Publishing

I love to cook new cuisine I would cook every day if I could.

Which of the following corrects the run-on sentence above?

- I love to cook; new cuisine I would cook every day if I could.

- I love to cook, new cuisine, I would cook every day if I could.

- I love to cook new cuisine, and I would cook every day if I could.

- I love to cook new cuisine: I would cook every day if I could.

I love to cook new cuisine, and I would cook every day if I could.

She had been born on the ship, and if they didn't find a new planet they could call home soon, she would certainly die there too.

Which of the following is likely the source for the sentence above?

- Newspaper

- Science fiction

- Travel magazine

- Academic paper

Science fiction

Our apartment is very cold during the winter because the landlord doesn't allow us to touch the thermostat.

Which of the following defines the prefix "therm-" as used in the word "thermostat" in the sentence above?

- Three

- Small

- Heat

- Water

Heat

What is the main difference between the stream of consciousness technique and formal writing?

- Stream of consciousness writing adheres to strict grammatical rules, while formal writing allows for a more flexible and creative approach.

- Stream of consciousness writing maintains an objective and impersonal tone, while formal writing is highly introspective and personal.

- Stream of consciousness writing is characterized by a free-flowing and unstructured style, while formal writing follows a structured and organized approach.

- Stream of consciousness writing prioritizes structure and organization, while formal writing focuses on capturing spontaneous thoughts and emotions.

Stream of consciousness writing is characterized by a free-flowing and unstructured style, while formal writing follows a structured and organized approach.

Based on an analysis of word structure, "divisibility" is?

- Related to division

- The state of being divided

- Becoming divided

- The direction of divided

The state of being divided

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

- Wierd

- Nieghbor

- Mischievous

- Peice

Mischievous

The restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious deserts.

Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence above?

- Variety

- Deserts

- Offers

- Restaurant

Deserts

Which of the following is the best sequence to construct a paragraph with these sentences for clarity and readability? Select all that apply.

- Trembling with anxiety, the fireworks exploded in the sky so the dog barked and ran under the bed to hide, until coaxed out with a treat by her owner, who then led her to jump into her lap.

- As the fireworks exploded in the sky, the dog barked and ran under the bed to hide, trembling with anxiety, until her owner coaxed her out with a treat, leading her to jump into her lap.

- Barking at the exploding fireworks in the sky, the dog initially hid under the bed, trembling with anxiety, but was soon coaxed out by her owner with a treat, resulting in the dog jumping into her lap.

- The dog barked while the fireworks exploded in the sky and so she ran to hide under the bed and was trembling until she finally was coaxed out with a treat and jumped in her owner's lap.

- As the fireworks exploded in the sky, the dog barked and ran under the bed to hide, trembling with anxiety, until her owner coaxed her out with a treat, leading her to jump into her lap.

- Barking at the exploding fireworks in the sky, the dog initially hid under the bed, trembling with anxiety, but was soon coaxed out by her owner with a treat, resulting in the dog jumping into her lap.

In "History of Turkey," Porter refuted the notion that such a link exists ________.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

- :35/47

- (35-47)

- /35-47

- -35-47-

(35-47)

All hiking participants should bring portable, healthy food for their __________ dried fruits, nuts, or granola bars.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

- snacks:

- snacks,

- snacks like:

- snacks, including:

snacks: