ATI TEAS 7: Sentence Structure and Parts of Speech Review

What is a subject in a sentence?

Who or what the sentence is about; usually a noun or pronoun.

What is a predicate?

Tells what the subject does or is; includes the verb and everything after it.

What does a noun do in a sentence?

Names a person, place, thing, or idea; acts as subject or object.

What is the function of a verb?

Shows action or state of being; must agree with the subject.

What is an adjective?

Describes a noun; answers: What kind? Which one? How many?

What is an adverb?

Describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb; often ends in -ly.

What is the role of a pronoun?

Replaces a noun; must agree in number and gender.

What is a conjunction?

Joins words, phrases, or clauses; examples include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

What is a preposition?

Shows relationship between a noun and another word; common ones include in, on, at, by, with, under.

What is an interjection?

Shows emotion or reaction; often followed by ! or ,.

What is a subject complement?

Follows a linking verb and renames or describes the subject.

What is an object complement?

Follows a direct object and renames or describes it.

What are modifiers?

Words or phrases that describe another word; must be placed close to what they describe.

What is a key rule about sentences?

Every sentence needs a subject + verb.

What do adjectives and adverbs describe?

Adjectives describe nouns; adverbs describe verbs.

What should pronouns do?

Pronouns must clearly match their nouns.

What causes confusion in sentences?

Misplaced modifiers.

What do linking verbs need?

Linking verbs need subject complements, not objects.

What is an example of a misplaced modifier?

Running down the hall, the chart fell.

What is the correct placement for modifiers?

Modifiers must be placed close to what they describe.

What is the purpose of the TEAS test tips?

To help check clarity in sentences by asking key questions about action, verb correctness, modifier placement, and pronoun reference.