ATI TEAS 7th Edition Practice Questions

The primary difference between a biography and an autobiography is: a. A biography is written by someone else, while an autobiography is written by the subject. b. A biography includes more facts than an autobiography. c. An autobiography is more detailed than a biography. d. A biography is a fictional account of someone's life.

a. A biography is written by someone else, while an autobiography is written by the subject.

Which of the following is an inference? a. A conclusion based on explicit evidence b. A guess with no supporting details c. A statement that directly restates the text d. A quote from the text

a. A conclusion based on explicit evidence

What is a compound sentence? a. A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon b. A sentence with a single independent clause c. A sentence with a dependent clause d. A sentence that lacks a subject

a. A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon

The word "chronological" refers to: a. Arranging events in the order they occurred b. Comparing and contrasting two topics c. Defining a word d. Identifying the main idea of a text

a. Arranging events in the order they occurred

What type of context clue is used in the following sentence? "The arboretum, a garden for growing trees, was closed for renovations." a. Definition clue b. Synonym clue c. Antonym clue d. Example clue

a. Definition clue

How can you fix a sentence that lacks parallel structure? a. Ensure all elements in a list or series are in the same grammatical form b. Add more commas c. Change the sentence length d. Use different punctuation marks

a. Ensure all elements in a list or series are in the same grammatical form

How can you correct a sentence with an improper comparison? a. Ensure both items being compared are in the same category b. Remove the comparison c. Add more adjectives d. Change the sentence structure

a. Ensure both items being compared are in the same category

In persuasive writing, which of the following is used to support an argument? a. Facts and data b. Personal opinions c. Emotional appeals d. Storytelling

a. Facts and data

Which of the following is a signal word for a sequence of events? a. First b. Nevertheless c. Likewise d. Moreover

a. First

Which of the following sentences contains a semicolon used correctly? a. I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight. b. I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight. c. I have a big test tomorrow; but I can't go out tonight. d. I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

a. I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

Which of the following would most likely be found in an expository text? a. Instructions for assembling a product b. A fictional story with characters c. A persuasive essay d. A personal reflection

a. Instructions for assembling a product

The best way to identify the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a sentence is to: a. Look for context clues in the surrounding sentences b. Guess based on how it sounds c. Look up every unfamiliar word in a dictionary d. Skip the sentence entirely

a. Look for context clues in the surrounding sentences

Which of the following is a common theme in literature? a. Love and friendship b. A list of facts c. Instructions for completing a task d. A biography of a famous person

a. Love and friendship

How should you correct a sentence with a misplaced comma? a. Move the comma to the correct location b. Remove all commas c. Add more commas d. Change the sentence structure

a. Move the comma to the correct location

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? a. My favorite colors are blue, green, and red. b. My favorite colors are blue green and red. c. My favorite colors are blue; green and red. d. My favorite colors are blue green, and red.

a. My favorite colors are blue, green, and red.

How can you correct a sentence with a misplaced modifier? a. Place the modifier next to the word it is describing b. Remove the modifier c. Add more modifiers d. Change the sentence length

a. Place the modifier next to the word it is describing

How can you correct a sentence with a double negative? a. Remove one of the negative words b. Add more negative words c. Change the subject d. Use a different verb tense

a. Remove one of the negative words

Which of the following sentences contains a misplaced modifier? a. Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the athlete. b. The athlete crossed the finish line quickly. c. The finish line was crossed quickly by the athlete. d. Quickly, the athlete crossed the finish line.

a. Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the athlete.

In a compare and contrast passage, the author is likely to: a. Show how two or more things are similar and different b. Provide a detailed narrative c. Present a sequence of events d. Explain how something works

a. Show how two or more things are similar and different

Which of the following words signals a comparison in a text? a. Similarly b. However c. Therefore d. Because

a. Similarly

When evaluating the credibility of a source, you should consider: a. The author's reputation and expertise b. The length of the text c. The number of images included d. Whether or not the text is easy to read

a. The author's reputation and expertise

In an article, the heading of a section typically indicates: a. The main idea of the section b. The conclusion of the text c. An unrelated fact d. The tone of the passage

a. The main idea of the section

What is the purpose of using parentheses in writing? a. To provide additional information or clarification b. To separate independent clauses c. To introduce a list d. To indicate a pause

a. To provide additional information or clarification

What is the function of an introductory clause in a sentence? a. To provide background information b. To restate the main idea c. To summarize the paragraph d. To end the sentence

a. To provide background information

What is the purpose of a comma in a series? a. To separate different items in a list b. To separate two independent clauses c. To indicate a pause in a sentence d. To join two sentences

a. To separate different items in a list

What is the best way to avoid a comma splice? a. Use a semicolon or period to separate independent clauses b. Use a comma and conjunction c. Remove the comma d. Add more adjectives

a. Use a semicolon or period to separate independent clauses

Which sentence is an example of correct use of an exclamation mark? a. Wow, that was amazing! b. Wow that was amazing! c. Wow! That was amazing d. Wow, that was amazing

a. Wow, that was amazing!

In a cause

and-effect relationship, the effect is: a. The event that happens first b. The result of a particular cause c. The solution to a problem d. The reason something happens -b. The result of a particular cause

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? a. Neither the students nor the teacher were late to class. b. Neither the students nor the teacher was late to class. c. Neither the students or the teacher was late to class. d. Neither the students or the teacher were late to class.

b. Neither the students nor the teacher was late to class.

Which of the following best describes the author's tone in an informative text? a. Humorous b. Neutral c. Sarcastic d. Persuasive

b. Neutral

Which sentence is written correctly? a. She enjoys going to the beach; and, swimming in the ocean. b. She enjoys going to the beach and swimming in the ocean. c. She enjoys going to the beach; and swimming in the ocean. d. She enjoys going to the beach, and swimming in the ocean.

b. She enjoys going to the beach and swimming in the ocean.

Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure? a. She likes hiking, to swim, and biking. b. She likes hiking, swimming, and biking. c. She likes to hike, swimming, and biking. d. She likes hiking, swim, and biking.

b. She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. She said, "I will be there soon" and left. b. She said, "I will be there soon," and left. c. She said, "I will be there soon," and left. d. She said "I will be there soon," and left.

b. She said, "I will be there soon," and left.

How can you correct an incorrect pronoun reference? a. Change the verb tense b. Specify the noun to which the pronoun refers c. Add more adjectives d. Use a different pronoun

b. Specify the noun to which the pronoun refers

A topic sentence typically: a. Appears at the end of a paragraph b. States the main idea of a paragraph c. Is always a question d. Provides supporting evidence for the paragraph

b. States the main idea of a paragraph

What does "implicit" mean when referring to an idea in a text? a. Clearly stated b. Suggested but not directly stated c. Contradicted d. Agreed upon

b. Suggested but not directly stated

Which sentence is an example of a fact? a. Ice cream is the best dessert. b. Summer is the warmest season of the year in most places. c. Cats are better pets than dogs. d. Reading is the most enjoyable hobby.

b. Summer is the warmest season of the year in most places.

What does it mean when an author "foreshadows" in a story? a. The author provides a summary of past events b. The author gives hints or clues about what will happen later c. The author changes the point of view d. The author resolves the conflict

b. The author gives hints or clues about what will happen later

What is a theme in a literary text? a. The setting of the story b. The central message or underlying meaning c. A list of characters d. The tone of the story

b. The central message or underlying meaning

Which of the following best defines "tone" in a text? a. The author's personal opinion b. The emotional quality or mood conveyed by the writing c. The order of events in the text d. The purpose of the text

b. The emotional quality or mood conveyed by the writing

The term "main idea" refers to: a. The most interesting detail in the text b. The primary point the author is making c. The first sentence in the paragraph d. A personal opinion about the text

b. The primary point the author is making

Which of the following sentences is an example of correct apostrophe usage? a. The students book was left on the bus. b. The student's book was left on the bus. c. The students' book was left on the bus. d. The students books was left on the bus.

b. The student's book was left on the bus.

What is the main purpose of editing in writing? a. To generate ideas b. To correct grammar and punctuation errors c. To write a rough draft d. To research the topic

b. To correct grammar and punctuation errors

What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence? a. To provide a summary of the paragraph b. To present the main idea of the paragraph c. To introduce a new topic d. To conclude the paragraph

b. To present the main idea of the paragraph

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence in a paragraph? a. To provide new information b. To summarize the main idea of the paragraph c. To introduce a new topic d. To ask a question

b. To summarize the main idea of the paragraph

A text with the purpose of entertaining the reader will likely include: a. Data and statistics b. Vivid imagery and character development c. Step

by-step instructions d. Persuasive arguments -b. Vivid imagery and character development

Simplify: (3x^2 + 2x)

(x^2 + 4x) a. 2x^2 - 2x b. 4x^2 + 6x c. 2x^2 + 2x d. x^2 - 2x -a. 2x^2 - 2x

A train travels 120 miles in 3 hours. What is its speed in miles per hour? a. 30 mph b. 50 mph c. 40 mph d. 60 mph

d. 40 mph

Which sentence is an example of correct usage of a hyphen? a. A well known author b. A well

known author c. A well known-author d. A well known author -b. A well-known author

Which of the following is the best way to correct a run

on sentence? a. Add a comma b. Add a semicolon or period c. Change the subject d. Delete unnecessary words -b. Add a semicolon or period

Which of the following describes the point of view in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters? a. First

person b. Second-person c. Third-person limited d. Third-person omniscient -d. Third-person omniscient

When identifying the author's bias in a text, you should look for: a. Emotional language or one

sided arguments b. The length of the passage c. The use of factual information d. The author's professional title -a. Emotional language or one-sided arguments

Which of the following sentences is an example of correct subject

verb agreement? a. The dogs runs in the park every day. b. The dogs run in the park every day. c. The dog run in the park every day. d. The dog runs in the parks every day. -b. The dogs run in the park every day.

Which sentence is written in active voice? a. The book was read by Mary. b. Mary read the book. c. The book had been read by Mary. d. The book is being read by Mary.

b. Mary read the book.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of a dash? a. She went to the store-to buy groceries. b. She went to the store—to buy groceries. c. She went to the store to buy groceries. d. She went to the store

-to buy groceries. -b. She went to the store—to buy groceries.

Solve for x: 5x

7 = 13 a. 4 b. 2 c. 5 d. 6 -a. 4

A shirt costs $50. If it is on sale for 20% off, how much will it cost after the discount? a. $40 b. $45 c. $35 d. $30

a. $40

What is the value of 7 + 3 × 2? a. 13 b. 17 c. 20 d. 10

a. 13

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 0.6? a. 3/5 b. 2/3 c. 4/5 d. 1/2

a. 3/5

If the probability of rain tomorrow is 70%, what is the probability that it won't rain tomorrow? a. 30% b. 50% c. 15% d. 70%

a. 30%

A rectangle has an area of 24 square inches and a width of 4 inches. What is its length? a. 6 inches b. 8 inches c. 4 inches d. 10 inches

a. 6 inches

Simplify the expression: 4(2x + 3) = a. 8x + 12 b. 8x + 6 c. 6x + 8 d. 4x + 12

a. 8x + 12

Convert 1/4 to a decimal. a. 0.2 b. 0.25 c. 0.4 d. 0.5

b. 0.25

If you flip a coin three times, what is the probability of getting heads all three times? a. 1/4 b. 1/8 c. 1/2 d. 3/8

b. 1/8

What is 25% of 80? a. 15 b. 20 c. 25 d. 30

b. 20

If a rectangle has a length of 8 cm and a width of 3 cm, what is its perimeter? a. 16 cm b. 22 cm c. 24 cm d. 11 cm

b. 22 cm

Convert 0.75 into a fraction. a. 1/3 b. 3/4 c. 1/2 d. 7/8

b. 3/4

If the circumference of a circle is 31.4 cm, what is its radius? (Use π = 3.14) a. 3 cm b. 5 cm c. 10 cm d. 15 cm

b. 5 cm

What is the median of the following numbers: 3, 7, 9, 15, 21? a. 7 b. 9 c. 15 d. 12

b. 9

What is a summary? a. A restatement of every detail in the text b. A brief statement of the main points of the text c. A list of all the facts in the text d. A collection of opinions about the text

b. A brief statement of the main points of the text

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source? a. A letter written by Abraham Lincoln b. A documentary about the Civil War c. A photograph of a historical event d. A diary entry from a witness to an event

b. A documentary about the Civil War

Which of the following would best help a reader understand a technical passage? a. A plot summary b. A glossary of terms c. A biography of the author d. A personal anecdote

b. A glossary of terms

What is a dangling participle? a. A participle that is correctly placed in the sentence b. A participle that lacks a clear subject c. A type of adverb d. A type of conjunction

b. A participle that lacks a clear subject

How should you correct a sentence fragment? a. Add a comma b. Add a complete thought to the fragment c. Remove the fragment d. Change the verb tense

b. Add a complete thought to the fragment

What is the best way to identify the author's purpose in a text? a. Focus on the title of the text b. Determine whether the text is informative, persuasive, or entertaining c. Count the number of paragraphs d. Identify the most difficult vocabulary words

b. Determine whether the text is informative, persuasive, or entertaining

A passage written to explain a process is most likely: a. Descriptive b. Expository c. Persuasive d. Narrative

b. Expository

Which word is a signal for an example in a passage? a. Consequently b. For instance c. Despite d. Likewise

b. For instance

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? a. He said, "We need to leave now". b. He said, "We need to leave now." c. He said "We need to leave now". d. He said, "We need to leave now".

b. He said, "We need to leave now."

Which of the following is a common signal word for contrast? a. Also b. However c. In addition d. Similarly

b. However

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a semicolon? a. I have a meeting at 10:00, I will be late. b. I have a meeting at 10:00; I will be late. c. I have a meeting at 10:00, and I will be late. d. I have a meeting at 10:00; and I will be late.

b. I have a meeting at 10:00; I will be late.

Which of the following best describes "figurative language"? a. Language that uses figures and statistics b. Language that should not be taken literally c. Language that directly states facts d. Language that describes the setting

b. Language that should not be taken literally

The best strategy for understanding unfamiliar words in a passage is to: a. Ignore them b. Look for context clues c. Guess based on how the word looks d. Skip the passage

b. Look for context clues

If an item costs $120 and the sales tax rate is 8%, what is the total cost including tax? a. $125.60 b. $130 c. $129.60 d. $135

c. $129.60

Convert 45% to a decimal. a. 0.045 b. 4.5 c. 0.45 d. 45

c. 0.45

Solve for y: 3y + 7 = 16 a. 4 b. 3 c. 2 d. 5

c. 3

What is 15% of 200? a. 25 b. 20 c. 30 d. 15

c. 30

Which of the following would be considered a primary source? a. A biography b. A newspaper article about an event c. A diary entry from someone who experienced the event d. A textbook

c. A diary entry from someone who experienced the event

Which of the following is an opinion? a. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. b. Leonardo da Vinci was born in 1452. c. Chocolate is the most delicious flavor of ice cream. d. The Earth revolves around the sun.

c. Chocolate is the most delicious flavor of ice cream.

What type of writing is most likely to include characters, a plot, and a setting? a. Expository writing b. Persuasive writing c. Narrative writing d. Descriptive writing

c. Narrative writing

Which of the following is an example of a proper noun? a. city b. car c. New York d. dog

c. New York

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a colon? a. She needs to buy: apples, oranges, and bananas. b. She needs to buy apples, oranges, and bananas: c. She needs to buy the following: apples, oranges, and bananas. d. She needs to buy apples: oranges, and bananas.

c. She needs to buy the following: apples, oranges, and bananas.

Which of the following sentences contains an error in word choice? a. She was ecstatic about the news. b. She was thrilled with the new job. c. She was angry about the new job. d. She was anxious to see the movie.

c. She was angry about the new job.

Which of the following sentences is an example of correct verb tense usage? a. She will have gone to the store tomorrow. b. She has gone to the store yesterday. c. She went to the store yesterday. d. She goes to the store tomorrow.

c. She went to the store yesterday.

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of an apostrophe? a. Its a beautiful day outside. b. The cats toys are on the floor. c. The cat's toys are on the floor. d. The cats' toys are on the floor.

c. The cat's toys are on the floor.

Which of the following is a main idea of a passage? a. A detailed fact b. A minor character's opinion c. The central point the author is making d. A question posed by the author

c. The central point the author is making

Which of the following describes the "climax" of a story? a. The introduction of the main character b. The resolution of the plot c. The most intense point of the conflict d. The setting of the story

c. The most intense point of the conflict

What is the main function of a transitional phrase? a. To introduce a new paragraph b. To provide additional details c. To clarify or connect ideas d. To end a sentence

c. To clarify or connect ideas

What is the purpose of a transition sentence? a. To introduce a new topic b. To provide a summary of the paragraph c. To connect different ideas within a paragraph d. To end the paragraph

c. To connect different ideas within a paragraph

What is the function of a transition word in writing? a. To introduce a new idea b. To provide additional details c. To connect ideas and improve flow d. To end a paragraph

c. To connect ideas and improve flow

What is the purpose of a persuasive text? a. To inform b. To entertain c. To convince the reader of a specific viewpoint d. To narrate a personal story

c. To convince the reader of a specific viewpoint