TEAS Test Review- English Language

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? A. We plan to take some trips some trips this summer to Wellfeet, Massachusetts, and Newport, Rhode Island. B. We plan to take some trips this summer to Wellfeet, Massachusets and Newport, Rhode Island. C. We plan to take some trips this summer to Wellfeet Massachusets and Newport Rhode Island D. We plan to take some trips this summer to Wellfeet, Massachusetts, and Newport, Rhode Island

We plan to take some trips this summer to Wellfeet, Massachusets and Newport, Rhode Island. There should be no comma before the word "and" connecting the two dependent clauses.

which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation of a quotation? A. "You should have never invited Neda to that party," said Angelica, "if you didn't want her to run into Alex." B. "You should have never invited Neda to that party," said Angelica. "If you didn't want her to run into Alex." C. "You should have never invited Neda to that party", said Angelica "if you didn't want her to run into Alex." D. "You should have never invited Neda to that party," said Angelica, "If you didn't want her to run into Alex."

"You should have never invited Neda to that party," said Angelica, "if you didn't want her to run into Alex." There should be a comma after the non-quoted text.

Which of the following parts of speech is "personally" as used in the sentence below? Please don't take what I said so personally. A. Article B. Adjective C. Verb D. Adverb

Adverb

A train leaves the station at 12:30, traveling at a constant speed of 80 mph. If it travels 200 miles, what time does it arrive at its destination?

200/80=2.5 2.5 hours from 12:30 is 3:00

Fill in the blanks with the correct punctuation in the following sentence. Here's what I like you to bring tomorrow__ two dozen cupcakes, a carton of milk, and party napkins. A. ; B. . C. : D. ,

: Colons go after title of a list

independent clause

A clause that can stand alone as a sentence

Which of the following pieces of writing should include citations? A. A comparison of the language used in two Shakespeare plays B. A news article describing a burgulary C. A description of your favorite play D. A personal essay about your lifelong interest in marine biology

A comparison of the language used in two Shakespeare plays For the language to be compared, the plays will have to be directly quoted. All direct quotes always require a citation

The test was ridiculously easy and the entire class got every question right. Which of the following parts of speech is "ridiculously" as used in the sentence above? A. Verb B. Interjection C. Adjective D. Adverb

Adverb

Which of the following is the term used for exocrine glands that accumulate product in the apex of the cell where it will then detach after a period of time?

Apocrine

Which of the following the term used for exocrine glands that accumulate product in the apex of the cell where it will then detach after a period of time?

Apocrine

Which of the following is exhibited by a hormone which acts on the same cells that produced it?

Autocrine action

Which of the following compound sentences is punctuated correctly? A. The Follows would be spending two weeks in Greece, and Turkey. B. She was awake the minute the sun came up; though she had been up late the night before. C. Diana stepped out into the rain but she had to turn immediately back inside for an umbrella. D. Aziz was astonished; he had never seen horses in the wild before.

Aziz was astonished; he had never seen horses in the wild before.

If you were trying to come up with an idea for a group presentation, which of the following would be a good first step? A. Interview possible sources for your paper B. Brainstorm interesting topics and ideas C. Develop an organized outline of the topic D. Ensure proper citations

Brainstorm interesting topics and ideas

If the choices below were part of an outline, which one would be first level of outline, or the main point? A. Division over slavery B. State rights VS. federal rights C. The election of Abraham Lincoln D. Causes of Civil War

Causes of Civil War

In which of the following words does the suffix make the root word an adjective? A. Created B. Pointing C. Childlike D. Suburbanite

Childlike

The police assumed the thieves must have had to scale the seven foot fence to escape capture What is the definition of the word "scale" as used in the sentence above? A. Climb over B. Reduce in size C. Estimate D. Remove in thin layers

Climb over

Which of the following sentences makes the best topic sentence? A. Ultimately, you'll find that getting it just right can be surprisingly satisfying B. cooking requires a number of different skills that can be learned and practiced C. One of the first things you'll need as a chef is a good set of knifes D. Of course, it can take a while to get the hang of chopping vegetables efficiently

Cooking requires a number of different skills that can be learned and practiced

Which of the following sentences has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement? A. All passengers must show his passport before getting on the international flight B. Each of the cats has its own special hiding place inside the house C. If the students need my help with this project, he or she can just e-mail me with questions. D. When the clothes come out of the dryer, it should be folded right away.

Each of the cats has its own special hiding place inside the house The word "each" is an definite singular pronoun and is correctly replaced by the singular pronoun "its"

Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement? A. The family of five always rent a large van for their vacation. B. Every one of the passengers has to wait until the bus is functioning properly C. The group of senior citizens were escorted into the restaurant D. When we arrived at the petting zoo, each of the children ask to pet the goat.

Every one of the passengers has to wait until the bus is functioning properly.

In which of the following words does the suffix create a word different from the root version? A. Staircases B. Answered C. Hopeless D. Correcting

Hopeless

You are writing a paper for your basic anatomy class and are unsure how you should cite your sources what should you do? A. Look for a citation style online and use that one B. Find out from professor for exactly how citations are expected to look C. Use the citation style you used in other science classes D. Alternate different citation styles, assuming that one would be correct

Find out from professor for exactly how citations are expected to look

Which of the following examples would most likely act as a transition sentence? A. You will have an instructor with a syllabus with a list of the books you will need to read B. Taking a course online is in many ways too similar to taking care in a traditional classroom setting C. You'll even have class discussions and one-on-one meetings with your professor D. However, online students often work entirely from home, which is one part of what makes online learning different

However, online students often work entirely from home, which is one part of what makes online learning different

Which of the following is irrelevant as part of a paragraph composed of these sentences? A. I had been doing yoga at least 3 times a week for the lat year B. At first, I walked and ran, though really it was more walking than running C. I had never run a 5k race before, but I decided to try, and gave myself six weeks to train for it D. Each day, I was able to run a bit further and a bit faster

I had been doing yoga at least 3 times a week for the lat year

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence? A. It took Desiree. 5 years; but she finally completed her microbiology dessertation B. The pianist decided to play something dramatic, and soulful. C. I love all scented candles, and yesterday I found one that smells like licorice D. The cat curled up in the sunshine and when the sun set he finally walked away.

I love all kinds of scented candles, and yesterday I found one that smells like licorice. REMEMBER: Comma should always be before conjunction in a compound sentence.

Which of the following is the correct sequences to construct a well-organized paragraph? I. Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, President McKinley symbolized the injustice of American society. II. On September 6, 1901, President McKinley became the third president to be assassinated, after the Abraham Lincoln and James Garfield. III. Czolgosz shot McKinley twice, and president McKinely died in a week after from gangrene caused by the bullet wounds. IV. On that September day, President McKinley was at Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY, shaking hands with the public A. IV, I, II, III B. II, IV, I, II C. I, III, IV, II D. I, II, IV, III

II, IV, I, II

Which of the following is the best chronological sequence to construct a paragraph with these sentences? I. Jenner had observed that milkmaid who'd contracted cowpox, which was a mild disease, did not later catch smallpox II. Jenner concluded that contracting cowpox some how made people immune to smallpox III. For hundreds of years, smallpox was one of the most devastating diseases in all of Europe until Edward Jenner created a vaccine in 1796 IV. Jenner tested his theory by inoculating a boy first with cowpox and then, a couple of months later, with smallpox which the boy did not contract A. IV, III, I, II B. IV, III, II, I C. III, I, II, IV D. III, IV, II,I

III, I, II, IV

Which of the following statements about the pancreas is not true?

It is wrapped in a thick, connective tissue capsule.

Regarding the revision process, which of the following is true? A. It must always allow the writing process B. Mind mapping is an important part of the process C. It should involve copy editing and proofreading D. It must involve feedback of friends, family, and colleagues

It should involve copy editing and proofreading

Which of the following examples is a compound-complex sentences? A. We sat down in our seats, and almost immediately the stage lights came up. B. Although we didn't realize we were exactly on time, the minute we sat down the play started. C. Just at the very moment we sat down, the stage lights came up, and the first actor stepped on stage. D. The first actor stepped on stage right when we got to our seats.

Just at the very moment we sat down, the stage lights came up, and the first actor stepped on stage. This is a compound-complex sentence. It has two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

A study is being done to track which courses first-year college students fail. Some courses include calculus, physics, and English. Which of the following is a dependent variable in the study?

Lack of the study

Which of the following examples is a simple sentence? A. The man who wore a checked tie. B. The man somewhat out of place. C. The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checked tie looked somewhat out of place at the party. D. The man in the blue pin-striped suit looked out of place because of his checked tie.

The man in the blue pin-striped suit and checked tie looked somewhat out of place at the party. This is a simple sentence. It has one verb and one subject.

Laura was stuck in traffic. Laura was on her way to a concert. Laura thought she would miss the concert. Which of the following options best uses grammar to combine the sentences above for clarity? A. Because Laura was on her way to a concert, she was stuck in traffic and thought she would miss the concert. B. Laura was on her way to a concert and she thought she would miss the concert. Laura was stuck in traffic. C. Laura was on her way to a concert, but because she was stuck in traffic, she thought she would miss the concert. D. Laura thought she would miss the concert because she was on her way to the concert, but was stuck in traffic.

Laura was on her way to a concert, but because she was stuck in traffic, she thought she would miss the concert.

Which of the following examples is a complete sentence? A. Let me know. B. On the subject of philosophy C. Depending on the type of books you like. D. Where there is lots of people

Let me know

When writing a paper for publication in a medical journal, which of the following guidelines should be used for citing sources? A. Only cite sources for direct quotations B. Use the citation style that seems most appropriate to the subject matter C. Look at the previous copies of the journal to see what citation style is preferred D. Use the citation style teachers have preferred on previous papers

Look at the previous copies of the journal to see what citation style is preferred

Aldosterone is the major representative of which of the following types of steroid hormones?

Mineralocorticoids

Based on an examination of word parts, which of the following words means "above the kidney"? A. interrenal B. subrenal C. intrarenal D. suprarenal

Suprarenal

She was a fierce competitor, and nothing is going to keep her from running that marathon despite a hamstring injury. Which of the following describes the grammar problem in the sentence above? A. poor diction B. ambiguous word choice C. tense disagreement D. inappropriate transition word choice

Tense disagreement

A study is being done to track what snacks six-year-old children prefer. Some snacks mention include popcorn, cookies, and candy. Which of the following is a independent variable in the study?

The age of the children

Which of the following situations requires the inclusion of the citation? A. The author is stating an opinion about a topic B. The author is describing a dream she had C. The author is quoting another author' opinion about a topic D. The author is describing what happened to her trip on a trip to China

The author is quoting another author' opinion about a topic

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? A. The cat slid over the ledge and came to a halt; its two front feet were on the dining room floor, and its head swayed back and forth. B. The cat slid over the ledge and came to a halt, it's two front feet on the dining room floor, and its head swayed back and forth. C. The cat slid over the ledge and came to a halt, it's two front teeth were on the dining room floor, and its head swayed back and forth. D. The cat slid over the ledge and came to a halt; its two front feet were on the dining room floor and its head swayed back and forth.

The cat slid over the ledge and came to a halt; its two front feet were on the dining room floor, and its head swayed back and forth. Semicolons separate two independent clauses.

independent variable

The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.

A study is being done to track nine-year-old children's favorite song types. Some types include classical, rock, and pop. Which of the following is a dependent variable in the study?

The music type their parents play

dependent variable

The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

At what place in the paragraph below is more information or development needed? Making pizza dough from scratch is a lot easier than you think. First, you need to start with water and yeast. A. Mix the water and yeast together and then stir in some olive oil. After that, add flour and salt, which will result in a kind of rough dough. B. When the two pieces of dough have risen, you're ready to make pizza. Then, you can add whatever toppings, cheese, and sauce you'd like. C. That's pretty much all you need to know about making pizza dough from scratch. D. You then turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for at least five minutes.

When the two pieces of dough have risen, you're ready to make pizza. Then, you can add whatever toppings, cheese, and sauce you'd like.

She was really looking forward to the picnic,_______she feared it might rain that afternoon. A. after all B. likewise C. in other words D. although

although

dependent clause

does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence

The cherry tomatoes in our backyard garden are finally ready to be picked. Which of the following is the prepositional phrase in the sentence above? A. The cherry tomatoes B. ready to be picked C. in our backyard garden D. finally ready

in our backyard garden

Which of the following prefixes should be added to a word root to indicate something that is inside something else? A. sub B. anti C. dys D. intra

intra

Based on examination of the word parts, which of the following means "within the heart"? A. intravenous B. intracardiac C. intravenal D. hypercardiac

intracardiac

The flustered man watched as the train pulled out of the station. Which of the following is the simple subject in the sentence above? A. man B. the flustered man C. watched D. train

man

If you know that "cutaneous" refers to skin, which of the following prefixes would you add to make a word that means "under the skin"? A. sub B. supra C. inter D. hypo

sub

It's really time for me to leave, and yet there are still so many things I'd like to do; next year I think, I'll spend an extra week. Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence above? A. the comma after the word "think" B. the semicolon after the word "do" C. the apostrophe in the word "it's" D. the comma after the word "and"

the comma after the word "think" Comma is not necessary

David regained consciousness after he was knocked out for a minute. What is the meaning of the word "consciousness" in the sentence above? A. the state of being alive B. the state of being awake C. the state of being scared D. the state of being curious

the state of being awake