ATI TEAS 7 ENGLISH

Statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics are often misleading.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses subjective-verb agreement

if any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage?

Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized.

Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chicken?

"I loved that show," he said. "it's my favorite of the year."

Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?

He was scared when he got on the plane.

Which of the following sentences is an example of third-person narrative voice?

The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

The ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky.

Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair?

A carpenter must use certain tools-hammers, saws, chisels-to finish a job.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly.

The young man said, "it's a nice day to take a walk in the park."

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

We sat down to eat our meal outside; the night was beautiful.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

I've got a ton of experience with computers from school.

Which of the following sentences is the least formal in style

Thesis statement wording should be as specific as possible.

Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements in the writing process is correct?

Organic gardening ranges from basic compositing to a chemical analysis of the soil

Which of the following sentences supports the following thesis statement? Organic gardening can be as simple or complex as you choose to make it.

Gilda is a hardworking student; therefore, she earned a good grade on her essay.

Which of the following sentences uses a transition word correctly?

A student includes verbatim sections of text from her own previously published work without citation.

Which of the following situations is an example of plagiarism?

It summarizes the paragraph's main point.

Which of the following statements about a paragraph's concluding sentence is true?

It is the central idea in a piece of writing.

Which of the following statements about a thesis statement is correct?

Checking for punctuation errors.

Which of the following tasks is appropriate during the final stage of the writing process?

Likewise

Which of the following transitional expressions should a student use to compare two ideas?

The tennis balls roll into the parking lot.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses subjective-verb agreement?

Before

The job applicants were shown to an anteroom, where they waited to be called for their interviews. Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix "ante-" as used in the sentence above?

Adverb

The masked villain silently laughed while watching the hero struggle to escape. Which of the following parts of speech is the word "silently" in the previous sentence?

Many behavior modification studies use a single-subject research design.

Which of the following sentences contains formal language for use in an academic paper?

The blue-footed booby is a magnificent specimen

Which of the following sentences contains formal language, rather than informal language.

The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.

Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization?

Our home's roof needs repairing.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes?

Crises

Which of the following options is the correct spelling of the plural form "crisis"?

Interjection

Which of the following parts of speech is the word "wow" in the sentence above? Wow, that was a fast car!

Noun

"singing" functions as which of the following parts of speech in the sentence below? Singing is my favorite activity

Quotation Marks

- Direct quote -title, books, magazine -dialogue

When to use semi-colon

1.) to separate two complete sentences (in place of FANBOYS) 2.) separate items in a series that already have commas (complex series) 3.) to join clauses using transitional words like: however, otherwise, therefore, subsequently, in addition.

Disbelieving

According to the prefix "in-" which of the following words defines "incredulous"?

Between planets

According to the prefix "inter-," which of the following phases defines "interplanetary"?

Within the veins

According to the prefix "intra-," which of the following is the best definition of the word "intravenous"

Badly formed

According to the prefix "mal-," which of the following phrases best defines "malformed"?

Introductory

According to the prefix "pre-" which of the following words defines "preliminary"?

There is a myriad preparation to be completed before the basketball season begins. First, a player must ensure they are in the physical shape required to play an aerobic game such as basketball. This could include lifting weights, shots and long-distance running and completing ball-handling drills. Additionally, players must ensure they are in good academic standing. Lastly, players can prepare for basketball season by purchasing the necessary equipment, including proper shoes and socks. C,E,D,A,B

Arrange the following sentences into a chronological paragraph (use all options)

I am applying to this internship to gain experience with your company

Which of the following sentence is the most formal in style?

Anthropology

Based upon the affixes, which of the following words could be defined as the "the study of humans"?

Who's

Because of running around, their clients are confused about whose in charge, and the company is losing its competitive edge. Which of the following contractions should be used to correct the error in the sentence above?

"I have to leave!" she said.

Which of the following sentence is written correctly

Committed

Everyone knew sam was ___________ to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal shelter.

Plumb

I had to wrack my brain and plum the depths of my resources to overcome the foul consequences of my previous vice. Which of the following homophone should be used to correct the sentence above?

Introduction

In which of the following places can you find the thesis statement of an essay?

A student quotes song lyrics to support his point.

In which of the following situations is a citation needed?

Who

John Smith was the man _______ photographed the landscape. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource.

Knitting is my favorite hobby. I feel such a sense of accomplishment when I finish a sweater or a pair of socks. A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource. The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing. Researchers say it can have the same benefits as meditation. There are other health benefits of knitting, too. The craft can slow cognitive decline and improve symptoms of arthritis. I started knitting when I was in college and liked to knit during class. Knitting is a very portable hobby. It helped me pay attention to lectures. If you're looking for a fun hobby, perhaps you should give knitting a try. Which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of the paragraph above?

Children's

Many _______ books are popular among adults these days. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.

Numerous studies have confirmed that a brisk walk 30 minutes each day is adequate exercise for most healthy adults. Two of the most beneficial aspects are increased metabolism and joint flexibility. Equally important, however, are the mental benefits. A daily walk provides a chance to decompress from the stresses of the work day. A change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood. Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentences for the paragraph?

Syllabi

Which of the following options is the correct plural spelling?

Conjunction

Surely, he thought, I can't trust this enticing yet dubious offer, although I could use the opportunity more than I'd like to admit. Which of the following parts of speech is the word "although"

Conscience

The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her

Adverb

The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and heat in the summer. Which of the following parts of speech describes the word "incredible" as used in the sentence above?

foreseeable

The skies are clear, and I predict no rain in the ..........future," the weather reporter announced.

Intercostal

The spaces between the ribs are known as _______ spaces; they contain the _________ veins. Which of the following words is the best choice for the blanks in the sentence?

Among

The top-secret blueprints were for an intergalactic spaceship. Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix "inter-" as used in the sentence above.

Weaving on a traditional floor loom begins with a somewhat involved process called "dressing the loom." First, the warp-the portion of the yarn that will run lengthwise in the finished product- is wound onto a warping board, allowing the weaver to measure out its length. The warp is then carefully transferred to the loom, and individual strands of yarn are threaded through the heddles (needle-like apertures) in a fixed pattern. With the heddles threaded, the ward threads are passed through a comb-like aperture called a reed, to keep everything straight and even, and tied off at the end of the loom. Now for some good news: once the loom is dressed, the hard part is done.

Using context clues, what is the correct order of sentences for the following paragraph about dressing a loom.

It requires time and attention to complete.

Which of the following best describes the peer review process?

Although some people think of cologne as old-fashioned, I prefer to consider it timeless. Nevertheless, there are serious problems with the pearl-fishing industry.

Which of the following could function effectively as a topic sentence (select all that apply)?

I walked all three dogs around the park this morning

Which of the following is a complete sentence

He ran, but she ran faster.

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

Maori culture should receive more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand schools

Which of the following is a thesis statement?

Forgetting to include an in-text citation for information.

Which of the following is an example of an accident plagiarism?

You got the window because someone is knocking insistently on the front door

Which of the following is an example of second-person narrative voice?

Miscellaneous

Which of the following is the meaning of the word "indiscriminate"?

Loaves

Which of the following is the plural spelling of the word "loaf"?

It directly states the argument.

Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis?

They do not include cited material. They restate the argument.

Which of the following is true of conclusion?

However

Which of the following options best completes the sentence below? The responsibilities of a class president are extensive; ........, she should not become so involved that she neglects her studies.

Focus to foci Index to indices

Which of the following options correctly changes the singular form to the plural form?

when to use comma

use comma when combining two complete sentences. Before the FANBOYS. transitional words

Adjective

which of the following parts of speech is the word "lively" is the sentence below The very lively lady was riding a beautiful parade float.