ATI TEAS Free Online Practice Assessment - English and Language Usage

Which of the following is an example of correct comma usage? -Aaron, a true bargain shopper was interested in the salesperson's offer of a free gift. -Aaron a true bargain shopper was interested in the salesperson's offer, of a free gift. -Aaron, a true bargain shopper, was interested in the salesperson's offer of a free gift. -Aaron a true bargain shopper, was interested in the salesperson's offer of a free gift

- Aaron, a true bargain shopper, was interested in the salesperson's offer of a free gift.

Which of the following sentences contains spelling errors? - After copious discussion, we agreed to plant potatoes, carrots, celeries, rasberries and spinaches in our bountiful garden. - Right before their anniversary party, Ted took a week's break unexpectedly; attendees wondered why Ted chose to do so. - The deluge of emotions that Georgia had been holding back surged up when Dakota made an unannounced appearance at the conference. - The team of doctors had knowledge of the cancer and associated conditions that needed simultaneous treatment

- After copious discussion, we agreed to plant potatoes, carrots, celeries, rasberries and spinaches in our bountiful garden. ** spinach is in its plural and singular form ** rasberries is spelled correctly as "raspberries"

I would appreciate being kept informed about the developments concerning the negotiations. In which of the following settings would the sentence appear? - An online version of a historical diary - A company-wide memorandum - A text message sent from a personal phone - An email sent from a workplace account

- An email sent from a workplace account. ** uses formal language to discuss a workplace manner

Camping in the great outdoors, with my sister also, is one of my favorite activities; we love to hike, set up our tent, and roast marshmallows by the fire. In which of the following ways should the passage be revised to improve the reader's understanding? - Camping with my sister in the great outdoors is one of my favorite activities. We love to hike, set up our tent, and roast marshmallows by the fire. - Me and my sister's favorite activity is camping in the great outdoors. We love to hike, set up our tent, and roast marshmallows by the fire. - One of my favorite activities with my sister is camping in the great outdoors; we love hiking, setting up our tent, and roast marshmallows by the fire. - With my sister, camping in the great outdoors is one of my favorite activities; we love hiking, setting up our tent, and roasting marshmallows by the fire.

- Camping with my sister in the great outdoors is one of my favorite activities. We love to hike, set up our tent, and roast marshmallows by the fire.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas? (Select all that apply) - I love to read sci-fi novels, and I have a vast collection of them. - I have so many books, my bookshelves in my library are overflowing and are spilling onto the floor. - Anyone who knows about my fondness for sci-fi novels except my grandmother who prefers Victorian romances, could buy me a cherished birthday gift. - There are many on my shelf that I haven't read yet, but I still purchase new ones. - Some of my favorite authors are Ray Bradbury, Octavia Butler, and Isaac Asimov.

- I love to read sci-fi novels, and I have a vast collection of them. - There are many on my shelf that I haven't read yet, but I still purchase new ones. - Some of my favorite authors are Ray Bradbury, Octavia Butler, and Isaac Asimov

Which of the following sentences is correct? - I welcomed my guest whom brought me a lovely housewarming gift. - I welcomed my guest they brought me a lovely housewarming gift. - I welcomed my guest whose brought me a lovely housewarming gift. - I welcomed my guest who brought me a lovely housewarming gift

- I welcomed my guest who brought me a lovely housewarming gift. ** "who" refers to the subject

I. IBC aims to promote innovation among undergraduate students through problem identification, design thinking, and product design. II. The IBC will be held from June 20 to June 25, and successful students from this event will participate in a 6-day Prototyping Boot Camp (PBC) from July 1 to July 7. III. Realizing that innovation is a people-driven exercise and revolutionary ideas need openness, BT Science Center, in collaboration with Design Innovation Center, will be organizing a 5-day Innovation Boot Camp (IBC) at BT University. IV. Can revolutionary ideas and innovation develop in a vacuum? Which of the following orders the sentences into a clearly organized paragraph?

- IV, III, I, II ** IV introduces the topic ** III transitions from question to IV ** I is a supporting detail that follows the transition ** II concludes the topic being discussed

Which of the following sentences indicates contrasting ideas? - Whenever DeShaun goes camping, he always hikes and fishes. -María likes to play sports; additionally, she also loves to read. -In fact, Stephon has donated many of his paintings to local art centers. -Leslie enjoys going to the park, but her sister prefers going to the beach.

- Leslie enjoys going to the park, but her sister prefers going to the beach. ** "BUT" is used to contrast or connect two things focusing on their differences.

Dancing is an enjoyable way for anyone to express themselves. Which of the following sentences is irrelevant to a paragraph with this topic sentence? - One can engage in dancing as part of a group, with a partner, or on one's own. - Dancing is not just performed on a stage; in fact, one can dance in a school, in a parade, or informally in one's home. - Most gyms now offer dance classes because people want more frequent opportunities to dance. - Stiffly competitive, ballroom dancing carries heavy expenses of elaborate costumes and specialty footwear.

- Stiffly competitive, ballroom dancing carries heavy expense of elaborate costumes and specialty footwear ** does not provide supporting details for the topic sentence about dance as expressive and inclusive. Instead, it focuses on an exclusionary and expensive example.

Which of the following sentences uses correct spelling? -The mischeivious kitten loved to hide from its owners. -The mischievious kitten loved to hide from its owners. -The mischievous kitten loved to hide from its owners. -The mischeivous kitten loved to hide from its owners.

- The MISCHIEVOUS kitten loved to hide from its owners. ** "I before E, except after C"

1. The author warned us of a possible earthquake. 2. Civil engineers have been fortifying our structures. Which of the following correctly combines the above sentences? - The author warned us of a possible earthquake, civil engineers have been fortifying our structures. - The author warned us of a possible earthquake and, civil engineers have been fortifying our structures. - The author warned us of a possible earthquake; civil engineers have been fortifying our structures. - The author warned us of a possible earthquake: civil engineers have been fortifying our structures.

- The author warned us of a possible earthquake; civil engineers have been fortifying our structures. ** a semicolon is a correct way to combine two complete sentences

Which of the following sentences would be included in a professional business letter? - We faced several challenges while developing this product, but the launch was a success. - Hey, way to go on the product launch! - Great work everyone—IMHO, this is our best work yet. - Congratulations everyone—you really knocked this latest product launch out of the park.

- We faced several challenges while developing this product, but the launch was a success. ** this sentence contains formal language and is suitable for a professional business letter

Leslie's fear of the dentists drill makes her dread her office visits; knowing the importance of good dental health, she keeps her appointments. Which the following corrects the error in the sentence? - dentist's - fear's - dentists' - fears'

- dentist's

a. Researching with sources and materials b. Preparing an outline of ideas c. Providing citations for sources, if required d. Preparing a rough draft and revising e. Identifying topic and purpose In which order should the above sequence of steps in the writing process be performed?

- e, a, b, d, c

Which of the following words means "overactivity of the adrenal glands" based on its parts? - hyperadrenal - macroadrenal - adrenaline - adrenalectomy

- hyper adrenal ** "hyper-" means "more than normal" and the root word part "adrenal" means "adrenal glands"