TEAS English writing

Despite my grandparents being Romanian, the only words I can say in their language are salut (hello) and la revedere _______ Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

(goodbye).

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A great collection of old newspapers have been awaiting me at the library. A great collection of old newspapers be awaiting me at the library. A great collection of old newspapers is awaiting me at the library. A great collection of old newspapers were awaiting me at the library.

A great collection of old newspapers is awaiting me at the library.

Which of the following sentences in a research paper should include a citation? According to Michaela Johnson, the existence of frogs can be traced back to the Permian, 265,000 years ago. Frogs, which are present in almost all ecosystems, are an important source of food for predators. In conclusion, the previously stated Michaela Johnson's findings open a new door in the study of amphibians. In the light if the results of the multiple analysis we ran, we conclude frogs existed 265,000 years ago.

According to Michaela Johnson, the existence of frogs can be traced back to the Permian, 265,000 years ago.

The _____ office smelled like cigarettes and fried food. Which of the following words correctly completes the sentence above?

Colonel's

Which of the following sentences would be appropriate in a persuasive passage about a shoe store? Traditionally, shoes have been made from leather, wood or canvas. Come to our store before June 30th and get two pairs of shoes for the price of one! The shoe store was enormous, filled with shelves and customers looking for the best deals. You'll find the shoe store if you take this street and turn left in the first intersection.

Come to our store before June 30th and get two pairs of shoes for the price of one!

Not all foods are safe for dogs to eat. ________, chocolate can be lethal. Which of the following words is most appropriate to complete the sentence above?

For example

My colleagues and ______ will try to come up with a proper solution before it's too late. Which of the following pronouns correctly completes the sentence above?

I

Which of the following sentences would be appropriate in a sarcastic passage about common colds? To avoid getting a cold, remember to wash your hands as often as possible. Try our newest treatment and say goodbye to common cold symptoms! I can't tell what I love more about colds: the irritated nose or the constant sneezes. The common cold is a viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract.

I can't tell what I love more about cold: the irritated nose or the constant sneezes.

Which of the following sentences would most likely be found in a cover letter? I'll text you in a couple of days to see if we can meet to talk about the job. If you feel like hiring me, let's meet and have a chat about the job. The sender of this letter would appreciate if your Honor agreed to arrange a meeting in order to discuss the gist of the post. I shall contact you within the next few days to check if having an informal discussion about the post is possible.

I shall contact you within the next few days to check if having an informal discussion about the post is possible

When he was ten years old, he had to drop from 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 sentences is the best topic sentence for the paragraph above?

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

The two countries had to reach an agreement on trade policies. Then they could complete the peace treaty. Then one of them found a spy and it ended the negotiations. Which of the following sentences correctly restates the passage?

In order to complete the peace treaty, the two countries had to reach an agreement on trade policies; however, the negotiations ended when one of them found a spy.

Which of the following options demonstrates correct sentence structure? Last time while I was leaving, Edward arrived and that's why I didn't get to talk to him. When Edward arrived, I was leaving; therefore we didn't get to talk last time. I was leaving last time, when Edward arrived, and I didn't get to talk to him. Last time I didn't get to talk to Edward; he arrived as I was leaving.

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? Mountain climbing is something cool to do and talking about. Mountain climbing is something cool to do and to talk about. Mountain climbing is something cool to do and talk about. Mountain climbing is something cool doing and to talk about.

Mountain climbing is something cool to do and to talk about.

My mother went to the pharmacy. She bought some ibuprofen. She complained ibuprofen is very expensive. Which of the following sentences correctly restates the passage?

My mother went to the pharmacy to buy some ibuprofen, which she found very expensive.

My son doesn't like playing sports. He prefers to stay at home. He makes beautiful drawings. Which of the following sentences correctly restates the passage?

My son doesn't like playing sports; instead, he prefers to stay at home and make beautiful drawings.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Peter only knows how to cook three things scrambled eggs, fried eggs, and omelets. Peter only knows how to cook three things: scrambled eggs, fried eggs, and omelets. Peter only knows how to cook three things scrambled eggs fried eggs and omelets. Peter only knows how to cook: three things scrambled eggs, fried eggs, and omelets.

Peter only knows how to cook three things: scrambled eggs, fried eggs, and omelets.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? She refused to answer when I asked who? her previous employer was. She refused to answer when I asked who her previous employer was? She refused to answer when I asked who her previous employer was. She refused to answer when I asked who her previous employer was:

She refused to answer when I asked who her previous employer was.

Which of the following sentences in a research paper should include a citation?

Sidney Tarrow considers the political context a key element to understand the timing of the protests

One of the extreme sports I have always been curious about is bungee jumping because it seems to be very exciting and scary at the same time. Bungee jumping consists of jumping from a tall structure, such as a bridge, while connected to a large elastic cord. The Golden Gate Bridge, for example, is a masterpiece of engineering. Once you jump, the cord stretches and you "fly" and oscillate up and down until the kinetic energy is dissipated. I think you need to be very brave and in good shape to try bungee jumping, so I will probably keep on being a spectator for some more time. Which of the following sentences does not belong in a well-organized paragraph?

The Golden Gate Bridge, for example, is a masterpiece of engineering.

Which of the following sentences would most likely be found in an academic paper? Have you heard? Fat kids are 25% poorer than slim kids. The author said there are 25% more poor obese kids than there are rich obese kids. The author observed the prevalence of obesity is way higher (25%) among kids who live in impoverished neighborhoods. The author reported a disparity of 25% in cases of overweight and obesity between socioeconomically underprivileged children, and those from more privileged backgrounds.

The author reported a disparity of 25% in cases of overweight and obesity between socioeconomically underprivileged children, and those from more privileged backgrounds.

Which of the following options demonstrates correct sentence structure? The dress was wrinkled, shapeless, and full of stains. The dress had a lot of wrinkles, no shape, and it was stained. The dress was wrinkled, shapeless, and has a lot of stains. The dress had many wrinkles, was shapeless, and full of stains.

The dress was wrinkled, shapeless, and full of stains.

Which of the following sentences in a research paper should include a citation? The present paper explores the relationship between asthma and exercising. Opposite of the World Health Organization's findings mentioned in section 2, this paper concludes asthma symptoms can be lessened with an exercise routine. The last World Health Organization report states that asthma may become worse at night or with exercise. Asthma symptoms include episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

The last World Health Organization report states that asthma may become worse at night or with exercise.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? When decorating, cookies, be very careful the icing doesn't harden too quickly. When decorating cookies: be very careful the icing doesn't harden too quickly. When decorating cookies, be very careful the icing doesn't harden too quickly. When decorating cookies, be very careful, the icing doesn't harden too quickly.

When decorating cookies, be very careful the icing doesn't harden too quickly.

William's last novel about his experiences in Somalia has quickly become one of the critics' favorite. Which of the following options is the complete subject of the sentence above?

William's last novel about his experiences in Somalia

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? Would you like milk in your coffee?. Would you like milk in your coffee.? Would you like milk in your coffee? Would you like milk in your coffee.

Would you like milk in your coffee?

Based on an analysis of word structure, "herbicide" is

a chemical used to kill plants

_________ have already been sold. which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

a lot of the earrings

Based on the two parts of the word "multilingual", which of the following definitions is correct?

a person who speaks more than one language

We are extremely concerned with the state of our public transport system. We understand that the city and state's finances have resulted in extreme budget cuts, but the quality of the city's public transport has dropped remarkably over the years. Which of the following is the most likely audience for this passage?

a politician

This position has given me key employability skills while also allowing me to experience working in a professional and fast-paced work environment. Which of the following is the most likely audience for this passage?

a potential employer

Our neighbors used to be home watching TV all day, but since they joined the tennis club last month they have become a very spry couple. Which of the following is the meaning of the word "spry" as used in the sentence above?

active

My niece never gets tired of re-reading the Harry Potter books, she must know them by heart now. Which of the following defines the prefix re- as used in the word "re-reading" in the sentence above?

again

The oldest gorilla became agressive right after his partner passed away, but it's beginning to change his behavior since we hired Mr. Peterson. Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence above?

agressive

The National Society of Ornithologists meets annualy in our hotel, usually during springtime. Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence above?

annualy

One of the extreme sports I have always been curious about is bungee jumping because it seems to be very exciting and scary at the same time. Bungee jumping consists of jumping from a tall structure, such as a bridge, while connected to a large elastic cord. The Golden Gate Bridge, for example, is a masterpiece of engineering. Once you jump, the cord stretches and you "fly" and oscillate up and down until the kinetic energy is dissipated. Anybody who jumps from a bridge is completely nuts and couldn't care less about their own well-being. I think you need to be very brave and in good shape to try bungee jumping, so I will probably keep on being a spectator for some more time. Which of the following sentences from the passage above is not consistent with the overall tone of the passage?

anybody who jumps from a bridge is completely nuts and coldnt care less about their own well-being

Either your father or your brothers ______ to visit Uncle Bill next weekend. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

are going

Eliza and her best friend Jennifer, whose mother is French,______________ Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

are going to Paris next week.

Joanna needed to take a _______, but she will be back in less than ten minutes. Which of the following words correctly completes the sentence above?

break

First, choose a realistic destination considering your limitations and expectations. Second, check the weather forecast and make sure you pack appropriate clothing and essential winter camping equipment. However, clothing and equipment will not suffice to keep you warm, so make sure you bring plenty of firewood in case the wood on the ground is too wet to burn. Finally, do not forget to prepare hearty meals and hot beverages to help ensure you have the best time while camping in winter weather. Which of the following sentences is the best topic sentence for the paragraph above?

camping in winter, especially when it snows, can be less troublesome if you take a few simple precautions.

My father-in-law, who owns three houses, constantly _________ about real estate taxes. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

complains

Giving temporary shelter to the people affected by the flood was a facile solution, but their houses will continue to flood over and over until we come up with a better idea. Which of the following words is an antonym for "facile" as used in the sentence above?

complex

Which of the following is most often the last sentence of a paragraph?

concluding sentence

I'd rather not play chess with Viktor. He always dominates the game and I know it's because he cheats. Which of the following is the meaning of the word "dominates" as it used in this sentence above?

controls

Sue loves to travel and to visit new places. _________, Francisco loves to stay as home with his loved ones. Which of the following words is most appropriate to complete the sentence above?

conversely

The leek soup was too salty, but the lasagna was _________. Which of the following words correctly completes the sentence above?

delicious

Our neighbors in the adjacent house are very nice people, but they watch incredibly loud TV every night. Which of the following words is an antonym for "adjacent" as used in the sentence above?

distant

What stage of the writing process comes right after prewriting?

drafting

His mother was an _____ Math professor in one of the most prestigious universities of the country. Which of the following words correctly completes the sentence above?

eminent

One of the founding mothers of feminism was Olympe de Gouges, a French writer and political activist who lived from 1748 to 1793. She was married at a very young age and after her husband died, she moved to Paris with her son and began her career as a playwright. A playwright can also be called a dramatist or a dramaturge. In the years prior to the French Revolution, as political tension rose in France, Olympe de Gouges became increasingly politically engaged. The social issues she took up ranged from road improvement to divorce, maternity hospitals, and the rights of unmarried mothers. Her most well-known piece of work is the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen, in which she highlighted the failures of the French Revolution in the recognition of sexual equality. Even though she failed to create any lasting impact on the direction of the Revolution, she will always be remembered as one of the first and most influential feminists. Which of the following sentences is the best concluding sentence for the paragraph above?

even though she failed to create any lasting impact on the direction of the revolution, she will always be remembered as one of the first and most influential feminists.

Do you like Indian _______ I know the best restaurant, and it happens to be right in your neighborhood. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

food?

Which of the following words is spelled correctly? garantee guarantee gurantee garentee

guarantee

The patient was semi-conscious and could barely keep his eyes open. Which of the following defines the prefix semi- as used in the word "semi-conscious" in the sentence above?

half

This morning, half of the members of the team _______ decided to quit. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

have

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?

heat

The fact that they have been awarded so many prizes _________, even more, their many years of hard work for the local community. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

highlights

Which of the following words is spelled correctly? hygine hygene higeine hygiene

hygiene

My father feels his last meeting with his lawyer didn't go well. ___________, it was a mess. Which of the following words is most appropriate to complete the sentence above?

in other words

Loosen the screws on the metal brackets just enough so that the slotted bracket can be extended to meet the wall. Which of the following is the likely genre for the sentence above?

instruction manual

I'd say ham and cheese _____ the most common sandwich. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

is

Most contestants believe that the voting system, which we've been using for twenty years, ______ fair. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

is

The United Arab Emirates ____ located in Western Asia. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

is

The actor ______ in his office, but I advise you to wait a few minutes before you knock on his door. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

is

Don't wear the red _________ not your color. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

lipstick; it's not

Gabriela was wearing a ___________ dress. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

long, bright yellow

Every Christmas, my whole family _______ at my grandparents' house in Ohio. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

meets

That day I was quite mad at Andy because he had accidentally spilled milk all over my science project. Which of the following options is the direct object of the sentence above?

milk

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix "extra-"?

more than

Melanie Bunch, who became the youngest person to cross the Atlantic alone when she was 14, left New Haven at 10:45 a.m. aboard a 40-foot yacht, her spokesman Devan Johnson told AFP. Which of the following is the likely genre for the sentence above?

newspaper story

________ never been to a Broadway musical. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

no, I've

Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix "-algia"?

pain

Make sure you save a _______ of cake for George. Which of the following words correctly completes the sentence above?

piece

My current job pays better than the previous one, but I miss working closer from home. Which of the following is the meaning of the word "current" as used in this sentence above?

present

Which of the following is the first stage of the writing process?

prewriting

Vijay is going through his manuscript to check if there are and correct grammatical errors, strange-sounding phrases, etc. Which element of the writing process is Vijay performing?

proofreading

Which of the following is the last stage if the writing process before publishing?

proofreading

Which of the following words is spelled correctly? Questionnair Questionnaire Questionar Questonaire

questionnaire

Sometimes customers complain about the most arbitrary things. This morning a woman filed a complaint because the soap in our bathrooms used to be green, but now it's blue. Which of the following is the meaning of the word "arbitrary" as used in the sentence above?

random

Susan and I, unlike the rest of our coworkers, _______ to attend to work parties.

refuse

Most modern investigators dissent from Freud's views because they cannot be empirically proven, but he still deserves a place of honor in the history of Psychiatry. Which of the following is the meaning of the word "dissent" as used in the sentence above?

reject

What stage of the writing process comes right before proofreading?

revising

Even though swimming with sharks may sound perilous, Katarina has been doing it since she was five years old. Which of the following words is an antonym for "perilous" as used in the sentence above?

safe

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 the likely genre for the sentence above?

science fiction

Based on the two parts of the word "autonomy", which of the following definitions is correct?

self-government

The veterinarian assured me Pongo wouldn't feel anything when they implanted the microchip into his shoulder. Which of the following defines the prefix micro- as used in the word "microchip" in the sentence above?

small

The nuns from the monastery are so altruistic; there's nothing they wouldn't do for the local community. Which of the following words is an antonym for "altruistic" as used in the sentence above?

stingy

The coffee they serve in Turkey is so robust I don't think I slept more than three hours any of the nights I stayed there. Which of the following is the meaning of the word "robust" as used in the sentence above?

strong

More people started adhering to our association after we appeared on that fantastic show on Channel 6. Which of the following is the meaning of the word "adhering" as used in the sentence above?

supporting

If you think you can't arrive in _________ me know now. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

time, let

Children should interact with other children as frequently as possible. Which of the following defines the prefix "inter-" as used in the word "interact" in the sentence above?

to act among

The windows had so much dust they had become opaque. Which of the following words is an antonym for "opaque" as used in the sentence above?

transparent

Mozart was such a precocious musician he composed his first symphony when he was only four years old. Which of the following words is an antonym for "precocious" as used in the sentence above?

unskilled

The first-edition book is very rare; you should buy it before someone else does. Which of the following options is the predicate adjective of the sentence above?

very rare

I try to tell myself that it _____ only a means to achieve an end, but I can't help but regret it. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

was

Please, let Mrs. Brown know that my father needs to be constantly supervised. The last time we left him alone he tried to flush all his medicines down the toilet. Which of the following is the meaning of the word "supervised" as used in the sentence above?

watched

Which of the following options demonstrates correct sentence structure?

we discussed the differences between the consequences of the Great Depression and the consequences of the global financial crisis of 2009.

Antonio goes to the gym four times a _________ he still thinks he needs to train more often. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

week, but

The house in the middle of the woods belonged to a woman who had been ostracized from the village amidst accusations of witchcraft. Which of the following words is an antonym for "ostracized" as used in the sentence above?

welcomed

This morning at eight o'clock my son saw a mouse who was waiting for the bus. Which of the following is misplaced in the sentence above?

who was waiting for the bus

Peter always says that he has never been inclined to play reggae music for large groups of people. However, he's been playing with a reggae band since 2005. Which of the following is the meaning of the word "inclined" as used in this sentence above?

willing

The woman makes the best chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies with a snake tattoo I've ever tasted. Which of the following is misplaced in the sentence above?

with a snake tattoo