TEAS- English and Language Uage

Satirical

"A Modest proposal" by Jonathan Swift suggests that allowing rich landowners to eat the children of the poor is a solution for the problem of starvation in Ireland. While his idea is clearly outrageous, Swift pursues this idea to highlight the stark differences between the wealthy landowners and peasants. In particular, he is criticizing the Irish aristocracy's treatment of the poor. Which of the following best describes Swift's tone?

Antenuptial

"Nuptial" is an adjective meaning "relating to marriage or weddings." Which of the following options uses a prefix to denote "before the wedding"?

Formal

"What does the lead marketing team have to say on the subject? Would that demographic be difficult to capture?" she asked. "I can pull a senior member of the marketing team into this meeting next week," he replied. Which of the following registers describes this conversation?

Their outlining strategy.

A student is asked by their Composition teacher to write a reflection on their writing process. Which of the following information is relevant to the reflection?

Ex-manager

A student is editing a document. Which of the following words is written correctly?

were

After my little brother attacked me, I no longer wanted him around. I doubted that many children_____ ever this badly behaved. Which of the following verbs correctly completes the sentence above?

Research paper

As indicated in the findings, a scale score of 240 points indicates a performance above the proficiency level. Which of the following is the likely genre for the sentence above?

something that affects all people.

Based on an analysis of word structure, which of the following is the meaning of the word pandemic?

Bibliophile

Based on an examination of word parts, which of the following words means "a lover of books"?

where flows come together

Based on the analysis of word structure, a "confluence" is which of the following?

She and I

Camping in the great outdoors with my sister is one of my favorite activities. We love to hike in the woods, set up our tent, and roast marshmallows by the fire. Which phrase could correctly replace the underlined subject of the second sentence, "we?"

- caffiene - Proceses - Seperate

Can scientists seperate caffiene and nicotine from tea and coffee using simple chemical processes? Which of the following words are misspelled in the sentence above? (select all the apply.)

concieve correct spelling is "conceive"

It has been truly said that whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve. Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence above?

-It was a massive traffic jam and the vehicles were not moving. I managed to switch my car to a different lane. -It was a massive traffic jam and the vehicles were not moving; I managed to switch my car to a different lane.

It was a massive traffic jam and the vehicles were not moving so I managed to switch my car to a different lane. Which of the following sentences corrects the above run-on sentence? (select all that apply.)

however

Leslie's fear of the dentist's drill made her dread her office visits; _____, knowing the importance of good dental health, she keeps her appointments. Which word should be used to correctly link the two clauses in the sentence above?

Center

Many islands are located in the mid-latitudes. Which of the following defines the prefix mid- as used in the word "mid-latitudes" in the sentence above?

-Hurriedly gulping a glass of ice water due to feeling anxious, Michelle first felt numbness in the roof of her mouth, and then she felt the chill of the ice water in the pit of her stomach is correct. -Feeling anxious, Michelle hurriedly gulped a glass of ice water, which resulted in numbness in the roof of her mouth, and then a chill in the pit of her stomach.

Michelle was anxious. She gulped a glass full of ice water in a hurry. First, she felt numbness in the roof of her mouth. Then, she felt the chill of the ice water in the pit of her stomach. Which of the following options best uses grammar to combine the above sentences in sequence for clarity and readability? (select all that apply.)

Well, good

My daughter played the violin____, which made me feel____. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

incorrectly

Pascal let out a loud guffaw when I mispronounced "vehicle." Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix mis-?

bacteria; it

Penicillin rarely kills bacteria it merely prevents them from multiplying. Which of the following correctly punctuates the underlined portion of the sentence above?

Kept

Sharon went to work, keeps her medical appointment, and arrived early for the party. Which of the following uses the correct verb tense to replace the error in the sentence?

Jim

Taking a shy peek at Alex, who was the belle of the ball, Jim chose to keep his love for her cloaked in secrecy. Which of the following is the simple subject in the sentence above?

Many think that the Academy Awards selection process is biased and outdated and needs to be expand its focus to a more diverse array of films.

The Academy Awards, or Oscars, is a ceremony that honors achievements in American Film. the Oscars considered by many to be the highest accomplishment possible in making motion pictures. Many think that the Academy Awards selection process is biased and outdated and needs to expand its focus to a more diverse array of films. The ceremony itself is rich in tradition and known for its extravagance. The Academy Awards mark a night of celebration in the film industry, and its broadcast is enjoyed by families around the world who love the magic of movies. Which of the following sentences from the passage above is not consistent with the overall tone of the passage?

alleviate

The athlete asked for anesthetic to assuage the pain of their injured leg. Which of the following is the definition of "assuage," based on the context of the above sentence?

Saw

The doctor said, "I____ the patients yesterday." Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

part; therefore,

The garage didn't have the needed__________ we were forced to remain in that town for three days. Which of the following correctly completes the passage above?

drive

The inhabitants of the town believe that noise, smog, and traffic___ away tourists. Which of the following predicates correctly completes the sentence above?

Medical journals

The symptoms begin at a young age and usually include a lack of attention, lack of concentration, diorganization, difficulty completing tasks, being forgetful, and losing things. The treatment for the disorder is mostly related to stimulants and psychotherapy." Which of the following is the rhetorical context for the sentence above?

The homophone "roll" should be replaced with "role"

The upper corner of the triangular flags shows images of the king and the queen who played a significant roll during their reign. Which of the following correctly describes an error in the sentence above?

Who

They told anyone_____ planned to come to the party to park across the street. Which of the following pronouns correctly completes the sentence?

- After years of gardening failures, Sandy decided to research the plants that are native to the area. - A visit to the local library provided a wealth of information about types of plants, their needs, and how to arrange them in the yard. - Armed with a list of beautiful and hardy options, Sandy visited the local greenhouse and purchased several native plants known to survive in the region. - Two years later, the garden is thriving, and Sandy has learned to divide the plants to fill empty spots and also to share with friends. - It turns out that learning a bit about regional plants was one of the best decisions Sandy made for their garden.

Use the following sentences to identify the correct order in which to build a narrative paragraph. (Move the sentences into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order. Use all the sentences.)

incongrous. correct spelling is "incongruous"

When flavoring beverages, work with the base formulation's inherent flavor attributes such that the target flavor and the residual flavor aren't incongrous; make sure you don't create an incompatible flavor. Which of the following words is misspelled in the sentence about?

Idea mapping

Which of the following brainstorming techniques refers to the graphic representation of related ideas around a central concept?

Though the wall was 8 feet tall, the masked burglar climbed it; they got inside the house through the back window.

Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?

Owing to the inconsistency between their recent explanations and earlier observations, the researchers decided to reattempt the experiment in 2020.

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

Colloquialism

Which of the following is defined as informal language?

Writing a revision

Which of the following is the final step of the writing process?

preparing an outline

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

Not

Which of the following is the meaning of dis- in "disappear"?

Before

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix ante-?

To organize information

Which of the following is the purpose of creating an outline while writing a paragraph?

She spent hours poring over the books because they were to be sold tomorrow

Which of the following options demonstrates correct sentence structure?

the names do, however, serve many valuable purposes.

Which of the following sentences contains a transition word?

No one is a bigger fan of professional wrestling than my grandma.

Which of the following sentences from a paragraph works best as the topic sentence?

How did one man's name get on the list of women's names?

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

In this paper, the statistics on formal and informal sector credit have been drawn from NSS Organization's 2007 survey on rural debt.

Which of the following sentences requires a citation?

According to a recent study published in the Midwestern Journal of Homeopathy, taking Vitamin C alone is not enough to prevent the common cold.

Which of the following sentences requires an appropriate citation within a writing assignment?

The contractor had to re-lay the tile flooring after the room flooded.

Which of the following sentences uses a hyphen correctly?

No longer tiptoeing around the issue, she posed a direct question, "why shouldn't I sell off this house? It's an albatross around my neck."

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

Consider using a cloth bag instead of paper or plastic when shopping.

Which of the following sentences would be appropriate in an informative article about small steps consumers can take to reduce waste and improve the environment?

All request for personal time off must be submitted in writing to a manager.

Which of the following sentences would likely be found in a professional business memo?

Belief

Which of the following words defines the suffix -ism?

Receivable

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

The children run laughing to the petting zoo, ready to snatch up crumbs to feed the soft, cuddly sheep.

Which of the following would be found in a descriptive passage about zoos?

heroes

Young children often have____ as their role models. Which of the following correctly completes the sentences above?

that

the company___ made these is no longer in business. Which of the following pronouns correctly completes the sentence above?

Record all the ideas related to a topic as they come to one's mind.

which of the following best describes the stream consciousness technique used to develop ideas?

To give credit to a source

which of the following describes the purpose of a citation?

chronic lateness for work can result in a poor rating or even loss of your employment.

which of the following is an example of correct sentence structure?

process

which of the following is the meaning of the suffix -age?

"it's a two-story house," she said, "with an ornately designed staircase. The house was renovated by Ms.McKay and her ex-husband, James, in October 1988."

which of the following options is punctuated correctly?

"An object that sinks," said the teacher, "displaces an amount of water equal to the object's volume."

which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

Most students enjoy the adventure, humor, and suspense of this novel.

which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

separate

which of the following words is spelled correctly?