ATI TEAS: English

Which of the following phrases follows the rules of capitalization? A. Professor Hopping B. Thanksgiving day C. uncle Larry D. Northern Canada

Option A is correct. A person's title is capitalized when it appears before his or her name. In Option B, the full title of a holiday should be capitalized. In Option C, "uncle" is used as a title and should be capitalized. In Option D, "northern" is used as an adjective rather than as part of the place name and should not be capitalized.

Which of the following nouns is written in the correct plural form? A. data B. crisises C. formula D. mooses

Option A is correct. Data is the plural of datum, meaning a piece of information. The plural of crisis is crises. The plural forms of formula are formulas or formulae. The plural form of moose is moose.

The young girl felt the sting of unfairness at being - as she felt - framed by her little brother. Which of the following is the best synonym for "framed" as used in the sentence? A. Incriminated B. Conceived C. Constructed D. Uttered

Option A is correct. The idea of incrimination best fits the context of someone who felt unfairness. Options B, C, and D do not best fit the context of the sentence.

Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement? A. When the cafeteria serves lime gelatin for lunch, each of the children asks for more. B. As the car lurches forward, every one of the passengers brace for the impact. C. Because the bus broke down on the way, the group of swimmers are late to the meet. D. In this scenario, the family of four miss the flight because there was not enough parking at the airport.

Option A is correct. The subject "each" should take a singular verb, as it does here with "asks." The subject "one" in option B should take a singular verb, but in this case the verb "brace" is plural. The subject "group" in option C should take a singular verb, but in this case the verb "are" is plural. The subject "family" in option D should take a singular verb, but in this case the verb "miss" is plural.

Which of the following examples is a complete sentence? A. Believe it. B. On the topic of love. C. Whether you want it or not. D. Despite my best efforts and persistence.

Option A is correct. The understood "you" is the subject, and "believe" is the predicate. They combine to create a complete thought. Options B,C,and D do not include a subject and predicate.

Apparently I needed my morning coffee because I was being obtuse despite my best efforts to grasp the concepts we covered in class this morning. Which of the following is an appropriate synonym for "obtuse" as used in the sentence? A. Blunt B. Uncomprehending C. Insensitive D. Crass

Option B is correct. Given the context of an inability to grasp concepts, "uncomprehending" is the best synonym for "obtuse" in this sentence. While "blunt," "insensitive," and "crass" can be synonyms for "obtuse," they do not fit the context of being unable to grasp concepts.

It occurred to me, a little too late, that leaving knifes on the counter with intrepid children around was a dangerous oversight. Which of the following is misspelled in the sentence? A. occurred B. knifes C. intrepid D. oversight

Option B is correct. The plural of "knife" follows the rule of changing -f or -fe to -ves. Thus, the word should be spelled "knives." Option A is the correct spelling for the past tense of the word "occur." it follows the rule to double the final consonant. Option C is the correct spelling for the word meaning fearless. Option D is the correct spelling for the word meaning an unintentional failure to consider.

Based on an analysis of the word parts, which of the following means "water on the brain"? A. Hypercephalus B. Hydrocephalus C. Hypomania D. Hypnomania

Option B is correct. The prefix "hydro" refers to water, and the stem "cephalus" refers to the head or brain. Option A is not an actual word, but based on the word parts would mean "excessive head." The prefix "hypo" in option C means "below," and the stem "mania" refers to an obsessive preoccupation. The prefix "hypno" in option D refers to sleep, and the stem "mania" refers to an obsessive preoccupation.

Which of the following prefixes should be added to a word function to indicate something that is not functioning well. A. anti- B. dys- C. non- D. sub-

Option B is correct. The prefix means "ill" or "bad," which is the best choice to indicate poor function. Option A means "against" which is not the best way to indicate something is not functioning properly. Option C means "not," which would indicate no functionality. Option D means "below," which could indicate decreased functionality but is not the best choice.

The goat was incredibly agile as it scampered along the ridge. Which of the following parts of speech is "incredibly" as used in the sentence? A. Verb B. Adverb C. Ajdective D. Interjection

Option B is correct. The word "incredibly" modifies the adjective "agile" and is thus an adverb. A verb is an action word, which is not how "incredibly" is used here. An adjective modifies a noun, and that is not how "incredibly" is used here. An interjection is a word used to a particular emotion, which is not how "incredibly" is used here.

I lost my book bag. My book bag contained my lunch money. I was very hungry. I had a difficult time staying awake in class that afternoon. Which of the following sentences best uses grammar to combine the sentences for clarity and readability? A. I was very hungry because I lost my book bag. It contained my lunch money, and it was difficult to stay awake in class that afternoon. B. Because I lost my book bag that contained my lunch money, I was very hungry in the afternoon and had a difficult time staying awake in class. C. It was difficult to stay awake in class that afternoon, because I lost my lunch money. It was in my book bag, and I was very hungry. D. My book bag contained my lunch money, and I lost it. I was so hungry that afternoon that I had a difficult time staying awake in class.

Option B is correct. This option is an example of the use of grammar to enhance clarity and readability. The four sentences are combined into one clear, succinct sentence that is easy to read and understand. While the grammar is correct, Options A, C, and D do not clearly express the writer's intent.

Which of the following is correctly punctuated? A. Due to the time-sensitive nature of the request the lawyer faxed the document to the judge. B. Due to the time-sensitive nature of the request. The lawyer had faxed the document to the judge. C. Due to the time-sensitive nature of the request, the lawyer faxed the document to the judge. D. Due to the time-sensitive nature of the request; the lawyer had faxed the document to the judge.

Option C is correct. An introductory clause like the one used in this sentence should be set off with a comma.

The client made an appointment with a cosmetic surgeon to discuss possible rhinoplasty. In the sentence, the prefix rhino- in the word "rhinoplasty" indicates that this client is interested in cosmetic surgery related to which of the following? A. Eyes B. Chin C. Forehead D. Nose

Option D is correct. The prefix rhino- refers to the nose. The stem plasty refers to surgical repair. The prefix oculo- refers to the eyes. The prefix mento- refers to the chin. The prefix front- refers to the forehead.

I. Basketball Strategy A. Offense 1. Isolation plays 2. Motion offense 3. Special situations B. Defense 1. Man-to-man 2. Zone 3. Special situations Which of the following statements is true regarding this outline? A. Motion offense is a type of isolation play. B. Man-to-man defense takes precedence over zone defense. C. Basketball strategy can be subdivided into offense and defense. D. Special situations use the same strategies for both offense and defense.

Option C is correct. Offense and defense are at the same level under basketball strategy, so it follows that these are subdivisions of the main topic. Motion offense and isolation plays are two different types of offense. Just because man-to-man defense is listed first doesn't necessarily indicate a value judgment or precedence. While special situations are listed for both offense and defense, they do not necessarily use the same strategies.

Which of the following sentences is irrelevant as part of a paragraph composed of these sentences? A. Our ultimate goal was to win a championship, and we practiced tirelessly to that end. B. Most days, we were up before dawn to work on conditioning before starting drills. C. Our coach devised an ingenious strategy that we knew would give us a competitive advantage. D. We knew that hard work and sweat would be the keys to our success.

Option C is correct. This sentence does not fit the topic of practicing tirelessly toward the championship goal. Option A is an acceptable topic sentence for this paragraph. Option B is an appropriate supporting detail for the topic sentence. Option D is an appropriate summary for the topic sentence.

Which of the following sentences makes the best topic sentence? A. Not only did the two teams combine for several outstanding goals, but the physicality of the play was exceptional. B. Needless to say, no one left the stadium without some memories to share. C. The match was filled with enough drama to keep the fans talking about it for days. D. Not a single player conceded and inch of the field.

Option C is correct. This sentence is the best example of the type of introductory information expected from a topic sentence. Option A would better serve as a supporting detail to a topic sentence. Option B would better serve as a summary sentence given the lack of content provided. Option D would better serve as a supporting detail to a topic sentence.

Which of the following words is an exception to a common spelling rule? A. Batted B. Lives C. Albeit D. Believe

Option C is correct. This spelling is an exception to the I before E rule. Option A is the correct spelling for the past tense of the word "bat." It follows the rule to double the final consonant. The plural of "life" in Option B follows the rule of changing -f or -fe to -ves. Option D follows the I before E rule.

Wow, I can't believe he's strutting with so much swag after being rejected so harshly. Which of the following words from the sentence is slang? A. Wow B. can't C. swag D. harshly

Option C is correct. This usage of "swag" is slang meaning self-confidence or swagger. "Wow" is an interjection, usually an exclamation of surprise, which is not the same as slang. A contraction is not necessarily slang. The adverb "harshly" is used according to its standard meaning.

The ignoble manner in which our stepmother treated us was unfair and made us feel like we were nothing to her. Which of the following best captures the meaning of "ignoble" as used in the sentence? A. Sarcastic B. Impatient C. Demeaning D. Manipulative

Option C is correct. Within its context, the word "ignoble" is used to describe a manner of treatment that is demeaning and employed to make one feel less worthy. This is strengthened by the contextual clue "made us feel like we were nothing to her." Although "sarcastic," "impatient," and "manipulative" fit the tone of the sentence, they do not mean the same thing as "ignoble."

Our parents gave us an ultimatum__ Do exactly as they instructed or spend the rest of the summer grounded. Which of the following punctuation marks best completes the sentence? A. . B. , C. ; D. :

Option D is correct. A colon can be used to introduce a clause that illustrates a preceding clause, as in this sentence. A period would create two separate sentences, which is not the best way to indicate that the second clause illustrates the first clause. A comma should not be used to separate two independent clauses. While a semicolon can be used to separate independent clauses, it is not the best means for conveying the relationship between these clauses.

It's probably too late, but I would still like to try to make it to the museum, including the special exhibition; try the food at that bar and grill, and take a walk along the pier. Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence? A. The apostrophe in the word "It's" B. The comma after the word "late" C. The semicolon after the word "exhibition" D. The comma after the word "grill"

Option D is correct. Because one of the items in this list includes a comma, semicolons should be used to separate the items. Option A is an appropriate use of an apostrophe to form a conjunction. Option B is an appropriate use of a comma to separate two independent clauses. Option C is an appropriate use of a semicolon to separate items in a list if one of them contains commas.

Which of the following is a simple sentence? A. The woman who looked out of place. B. Looked out of place in the evening store. C. The woman in the convenience store looked out of place since she was dressed for an evening out. D. The woman in the elegant, gold evening gown and diamond-studded tiara looked out of place in the convenience store.

Option D is correct. It is constructed as a simple sentence containing one subject and one verb. Options A and B are not complete sentences. Option C contains a dependent clause, making it complex.

Which of the following sentences would most likely be found in an academic research paper on psychiatry? A. He stalked ominously back and forth across his doctor's office, muttering incoherently. B. The researcher felt that he had struck the mother lode when he came across his subject's personal papers. C. He collected the data with an admirable amount of fieldwork. D. The subjects participated in a double-blind study focused on long-term outcomes.

Option D is correct. The neutral tone and the context of "subjects" and "double-blind study" make this the most likely example to be found in an academic research paper on psychiatry. The descriptive language of option A ("stalked," "ominously") is not typical of a research paper. The use of slang in option B ("struck the mother lode") would likely be avoided in a research paper. The value word "admirable" in option C is not typical of a research paper.

Cooking delicious meals literally requires you to be worth your salt. Which of the following is the complete predicate in the sentence? A. Cooking B. Cooking delicious meals C. requires D. literally requires

Option D is correct. This is the complete predicate, which includes the simple predicate and its modifiers. Option A is a gerund, or a verb acting as a noun. It is the simple subject of the sentence. Option B is the complete subject. Option C is the simple predicate.