Teas exam English and grammar

9. which of the following sentences would most likely be found in a college newsletter?

-- Ans: The north entrance of the student union will be closed for construction during spring break.

8. which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

-- Sally's dress was made of beautiful Satin.

which of the following sentences is considered common knowledge and would not require a citation within text.

-- climate and weather cause more than half fd world hunger

Which of the following sentences is the most formal in style? A. I'd like to apply for this internship in order to gain experience as a part of your company. B. I'm applying to be an intern to gain experience with your company. C. I want to gain experience with your company, so I'm applying to be an intern. D. I am applying to this internship to gain experience with your company.

A. I'd like to apply for this internship in order to gain experience as a part of your company.

singing is my favorite activitya) prepositionb) adjectivec)adverbd) noun

Adjective

6. which of the following sentences correctly uses subject- verb agreement?

n One- third of the city is unemployed. While half of the unemployed have quit their search for work. Rational: 1. Always use "are" for represents the pleural. Use "is" in representing the singular. 2. Then "have" us used to represent the pleural and "has" is used to represent the singular. 3. In option c the city is singular so use "is" to represent it. Then unemployed population is pleural so use"have" to represent it. 4. So option c is correct. Other options are incorrect.

. I wanted to just set the table and go back to my video game, but my mother precisely arranged each plate and utensil until they were perfectly aligned. Which of the following words is a synonym for "precisely" used in the sentence above? n Carefully n Slowly n Haphazardly n Cautiously

A. Carefully

. The postman came to the house. He has a letter for my mother. I heard the doorbell ring. I took the letter from the postman. To improve sentence fluency, how could you state the information above in a single sentence? A. When I heard the doorbell ring, I took the letter for my mother from the postman who had come to the house. B. Having had a letter for my mother, the postman came to the house, where I heard C. Coming to the house with a letter for my mother, the postman rang the doorbell, which I heard, and so I took the letter from him. D. When I heard the doorbell ring, I took the letter from the postman for my mother, who had come to the house.

A. When I heard the doorbell ring, I took the letter for my mother from the postman who had come to the house.

surely, he thought, i can't trust this enticing yet dubious offer, although i could use the opportunity more than i'd like. which of the following pets of speech is the word "although". A) conjunction B) interjection C) participle D) adverb

A. conjunction

patrons of the medical clinic are expected to use the north entrance. All staff members are required to use staff entrance. Which of the following is a synonym of patrons? a. patients b. social workers c. doctors d. nurses

A. patients

. Ouch! I stepped on one of those plastic toy bricks left on the floor again! Which of the following parts of speech is the word "ouch"?

Adjective

. Claim: lead in drinking water with harm humans Which of the following is support this claim After use water that contain high level of lead, people note that their toothbrush turned yellow After use water that contain high level of lead, people report a metallic taste After use water that contain high level of lead, people report leaking pipes After use water that contain high level of lead, people began to experience joint pain

After use water that contain high level of lead, people began to experience joint pain

which of the following is the general stone of the following text? We must not capitulate to our enemies because weakness only encourages more oppression. We must be resolute in our convictions.

Ans : Rousing Reason: This statement gives stimulation to fight against enemy. This is not a compromising, insensitive or hysterical statement.

23.. Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of punctuation regarding dialogue? A. "Which of you," she asked, "is going to the store with me?" I said that I would go if we could be back by six. B. "Which of you," she asked, "Is going to the store with me?" I said that I would go if we could be back by six. C. "Which of you she asked is going to the store with me?" I said, "that I would go if we could be back by six." D. "Which of you," she asked "is going to the store with me?" I said that, "I would go if we could be back by six."

B. "Which of you," she asked, "Is going to the store with me?" I said that I would go if we could be back by six.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? A. I was at the mall yesterday when I met some friends. "Hey," what are you doing here I asked? B. I was at the mall yesterday when I met some friends. "Hey, what are you doing here?" I asked. C. I was at the mall yesterday when I met some friends, "Hey, what are you doing here," I asked. D. I was at the mall yesterday when I met some friends. "Hey, what are you doing here," I asked>

B. I was at the mall yesterday when I met some friends. "Hey, what are you doing here?" I asked.

Don't let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do. What kind of sentence is this? A. Interrogative B. Imperative C. exclamatory D. Declarative

B. Imperative Explanation: An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request, and usually contains no subject. Here the subject is understood to be "you."

. Which sentence is written correctly? A. Since the professor was excessively boring; many of his students fell asleep B. Since the professor was excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep C. Since the professor was excessively boring many of his students fell asleep. D. Since the professor was excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep. 37. The postman came to the house. He has a letter for my mother. I heard the doorbell ring. I took the letter from the postman.

B. Since the professor was excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep

Which of the following sentences is written correctly? A. I thought the storm clouds looked dangerous standing on the shore. B. Wearing a warm coat, I walked to the store. C. Killing myself all day, the yard was finally mowed. D. I found the shoe looking for my coat.

B. Wearing a warm coat, I walked to the store.

Which of the following is most likely the intended audience of the editorial? a. Director of student life b. Undergraduates c. Alumni d. Athletic director

B. undergraduates

. which of the following sentences conatains informal, rather than formal language? A) bright colors appear to capture the aattention of the children B) the article examined the hsitory of the women's movemment C) the lead engineer found out the cause of a lot of problems. D) the new program accumulates the data at the end of the month

C) the lead engineer found out the cause of a lot of problems.

. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A. He could accept anything from her, accept a lie. B. He could except anything from her, accept a lie. C. He could accept anything from her, except a lie. D. He could except anything from her, except a lie.

C. He could accept anything from her, except a lie.

Which of the following can be used to find journal articles on a given topic?a. A handbookb. A style guidec. A periodical indexd. An encyclopedia

C. a periodical index

The graceful dancer moved across the stage as the music began to play. which of the following is the meaning of the suffix "ful" as used in the sentence above? a. worthy b.state of c. characterized by d. able

C. characterized by

. A doctor recommends that her patient eats a diet that is high on protein but moderate in sodium. Which of the following meats will be the best choice for this diet? a. Lamb b. Beef c. Chicken d. Turkey

C. chicken

The terrible housing conditions prompted Richard to become politically involved. By the end of the year, he ________ to organize a grassroots campaign in the neighborhood. A. begun B. has began C. had begun D. had began

C. had begun

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? A. Several car's bumpers were crushed after the collision. B. The ponys' saddle is so pretty. C. Tom's and Anne house is beautiful. D. A working student's best friend is her phone.

D. A working student's best friend is her phone.

. which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A. The student wrote too slow to finish the exam, but he has always been a slowly writer. B. The student wrote too slow to finish the exam, but he has always been a slow writer. C. The student wrote too slowly to finish the exam, but he has always been a slowly writer. D. The student wrote too slowly to finish the exam, but he has always been a slow writer.

D. The student wrote too slowly to finish the exam, but he has always been a slow writer.

according to the prefix "in-"which of the following word defines incredulous? a. sympathetic b. disbelieving c. convinced d. weary

Disbelieving

each man in our club ____ to sing all of the time. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

HAS

according to the prefix "pre" which of the following words defines preliminary? a. Concluding b. Repeating c .Anticipatory d. Introductory

Introductory

12. which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment Could have means : past participle : Something was possible in the past.

Having been discovered, Rover looked up at his owner with puppy-dog eyes. Which words/phrases are misplaced in this sentence?

Words/phrases misplaced in this sentence are: with puppy dog eyes. Explanation: Because this sentence is not clear about who has the puppy dog eyes.

He answered the attorney's question strictly with grace and panache. To determine the detonative meaning of panache, a student should which of the following references? a. Merriam-Webster collegiate dictionaryb. Brewers dictionary of modern phrasesc. The American heritage new dictionary of cultural literacyd. A companion to the English language

a. Merriam-Webster collegiate dictionary

Which of the following statements is true based on the data below about elite printings customers purchases? a. The customers who have stationary printed at elite's printings spent the most money. b. The customers who have brochures printed at elite's printings are most loyal .c. The customers who have their newsletters printed at elite's printings also use all other services there. d. The customers who have their shipping label printed at elite's printings also have their brochures printed there

a. The customers who have stationary printed at elite's printings spent the most money.

Which of the following sentences correctly employs standard English spelling? A. The students worried that changes to the student council would affect their relationship with school administrators. b.The students worried the changes to the student counsel would effect their relationship with school administrators. c.The students worried that changes to the student counsel would affect their relationship with school administrators. d.The students worried that changes to the student council would effect their relationship with school administrators.

a. The students worried that changes to the student council would affect their relationship with school administrators.

. which of the following sentences is correct? a. There in the distance we saw a river. Its crystal-clear water sparkled in the morning sun. b. There in the distance we saw a river. It's crystal-clear water sparkled in the morning sun. c. They're in the distance we saw a river. Its crystal-clear water sparkled in the morning sun. d. They're in the distance we saw a river. It's crystal clear-water sparkled in the morning sun.

a. There in the distance we saw a river. Its crystal-clear water sparkled in the morning sun.

Part of the classic dramatic structure is the dénouement. which ties up loose ends with the reveals this character in his or her new circumstances. A. conclusion b. renewal c. narrative d. prediction

a. conclusion

which of the following sentences correctly uses a compound sentence structure? a. he liked to cook at home, but she preferred to eat at restaurant. b. after they played basketball all day, the girls were very tired. c. although he would have gone to the movie that his friends recommended, it started d. the professor enjoyed reading, cycling, and listening to jazz music.

a. he liked to cook at home, but she preferred to eat at restaurant.

which is the following is the first step to writing an informative essay?a) taking notes on the sourcesb) selecting topicsc) writing a thesis statementd) Developing an outline

b) selecting topics

which of the following sentences correctly uses a complex sentence structure? a. they had to decide between adopting a cat or a dog a the rescue shelter b. whenever the boys played in the rain, they came home with muddy clothes. c. the student brought her laptop, textbooks, and parking pass. d. she wanted to go to the beach after she left work.

b. whenever the boys played in the rain, they came home with muddy clothes.

Copy editor needed for new corporate magazine. All applicant must have 4 years of editorial experiences. A college degree in journalism or English is required. The job require full time hour with competitive benefit offer. Which of the following could meet the job? a. A college graduated who major in layout design. b. Newspaper who has 2 years of editing c. A teacher who taught 4 years. d. A writer look for 40 hours

c. A teacher who taught 4 years.

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray. Roll the previously refrigerated cookie dough .... The cookie sheet 2 inches apart. When the oven is hot, bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer ..... before eating. 47. Which of the following step should the baker take immediately before rolling the cooking dough into balls? a. Preheat the oven to 350F. b. Refrigerate the cookie dough. c. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray. d. Arrange on the cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

c. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray.

which of the following sentences is an example of third- person narrative voice? a. I went to the store for some basic items. b. you have always been very meaningful to me. c. he was scared when he got on the plane. d. we love sightseeing in our national parks.

c. he was scared when he got on the plane.

. the teacher announced to the class, "The English test is scheduled for Wednesday." Which of the following correctly completes the sentences above? a. "the English test is scheduled for wednesday." b. "the english test is scheduled for Wednesday." c. "the English Test is scheduled for wednesday." d. "The English test is scheduled for Wednesday."

d. "The English test is scheduled for Wednesday."

as a true bibliophile, she spends a great deal of time in the library. a. university professor b. a collector of rare maps c. a research scientist d. a lover of books

d. a lover of books

which of the following words means the act of withdrawing, reducing, or abolishing military forces or weapons? noncombatant disarmament antiestablishment subversion

disarmament

Correct spelling of

schematic accommodate recommended

The fan oscillated back and forth, cooling the entire room. Which of the following words is a synonym for "oscillated" as used in the sentences?

swung

16. A student newspaper publishes an editorial supporting the expansion of a campus recreation facility. Which of the following is most likely the intended audience of the editorial?

undergraduates