TEAS English and Language #2

Question 1 of 60

Which of these words best fits in the blank?

“Lily waited eagerly for her university ____ letter.”

exceptance
ecceptance
axceptance
acceptance

Question 2 of 60

Which of these words forms an irregular plural?

baby
monkey
crisis
horse

Question 3 of 60

“The stools were perched against the counter top. A few moments later, ____ fell.”

Which pronoun correctly fits the antecedent in this sentence?

it
she
they
he

Question 4 of 60

Correct the flaws in this sentence.

“Christine’s three dog eat a lot of food. It consumes two bags per week.”

Christine’s three dogs eat a lot of food. They consume two bags per week.
Christine’s dogs eats a lot of food. They consume two bags per week.
Christine’s three dog ate a lot of food. It consumes two bags per week.
Christine’s three dogs ate a lot of food. It consume two bags per week.

Question 5 of 60

“Taryn devoured her food with gusto. Her sticky fingers seemed to fly across her plate.”

In this sentence, what function does the word sticky perform?

adjective
subject
adverb
adverb phrase

Question 6 of 60

What verb tense is used in this sentence?

“Emmett had given his sister loans many times before.”

the present perfect
the future perfect
the present
the past perfect

Question 7 of 60

“Unable to get in touch with her friend to seek advice, Corrine reasoned that her friend’s silence could be interpreted as tacit compliance and forged ahead with her plan.”

Based on the context of this sentence, what is the meaning of the word tacit?

wholehearted or deeply invested
snobbish and condescending
flippant or disinterested behavior
being expressed or conveyed without words

Question 8 of 60

“Eyeing the large firm with trepidation, Erin decided against seeking a job interview.”

Based on the context of this sentence, which meaning of the word firm is most plausible?

a collection of men or women who make up a business or structure
an emotional descriptor characterized by decisiveness
the act of making something tighter or more solid
a solid and unforgiving structure or substance

Question 9 of 60

Which of these words is misspelled?

desparate
separate
laboratory
conceivable

Question 10 of 60

Which of these pairs of words requires a hyphen when the words are joined?

world wide
grand mother
life like
first rate

Question 11 of 60

Which punctuation marks correctly complete this sentence?

“Theodore intended to drive his car all night __ however __ he forgot to fill up his gas tank.”

: and ;
, and ,
; and ,
; and .

Question 12 of 60

“After Leo completed his Bachelor of Arts degree, he struggled to find a position as an art consultant.”

This is an example of what type of sentence?

complex sentence
complete thought
compound sentence
simple sentence

Question 13 of 60

Which of these sentences correctly uses capitalization?

My family, originally from the South, moved to the Southwest as they grew older.
Dr. Cornish and his brother, a Doctor of Science, were highly competitive with one another.
Every Autumn when the leaves begin to fall, my family goes camping.
The Senators and Congressman were expected to arrive late Tuesday evening, but did not arrive until the following morning.

Question 14 of 60

Which answer option effectively changes this sentence from passive to active voice?

“The trombone was played beautifully.”

Allison’s trombone was played beautifully.
The trombone given to Allison for her birthday was played beautifully.
The trombone, after much practice and dedication, was played beautifully.
Allison played the trombone beautifully.

Question 15 of 60

Which answer option effectively corrects this run-on sentence?

“Shirley Ann wanted to go to the races she could not afford to go.”

Shirley Ann wanted to go to the races, she could not afford to go.
Shirley Ann wanted to go to the races: she could not afford to go.
Although Shirley Ann wanted to go to the races, she could not afford to go.
Although Shirley Ann wanted to go to the races she could not afford to go.

Question 16 of 60

How should this sentence be rearranged to improve clarity?

“Adelaide and Maddie were eager to go to the party, sisters and best friends.”

Eager to go to the party were best friends Adelaide and Maddie, and sisters.
Best friends and sisters were Adelaide and Maddie, eager to go to the party.
Adelaide and Maddie, sisters and best friends, were eager to go to the party.
Sisters Adelaide and Maddie and best friends were eager to go to the party.

Question 17 of 60

In this sentence, which two words are examples of pronouns?

“The backpack in the chair is his, but the lunchbox on the floor is hers.”

in, on
backpack, lunchbox
chair, floor
his, hers

Question 18 of 60

Which of these sentences is a compound sentence?

A salesperson named Joshua applied for the management position.
Joshua applied for the management position because of his sales experience.
Because of his sales experience, Joshua applied for the management position, and he feels confident that he will get the job.
Joshua worked in sales for many years, so he applied for the management position.

Question 19 of 60

Which of the following is not a compound-complex sentence?

The librarian began planning after-school events for kids because she realized her community was lacking this type of program.
The community lacked programs geared toward children, so the librarian began planning after-school events because she wanted to help.
The librarian began planning after-school events for kids because she wanted to help, and she realized her community was lacking this type of program.
Because the community lacked them, the librarian began planning after-school events for kids, and she was pleased with the number in attendance.

Question 20 of 60

Which of these sentences is an example of a narrative given through the third person point of view?

You walked into the room, your shoulders bent and head lowered. You didn’t look up at anyone, but gathered your papers and books and shuffled to your seat. You didn’t understand how things worked here.
Wayne and Ryan sang beautifully. Sarah, Wayne’s wife, sighed wistfully as she watched him accept his award.
I worked hard to complete my portfolio before my senior project. As the deadline drew nearer, I felt oddly calm and confident in my work.
I smiled at the audience, waving cheerfully. My day had finally come.

Question 21 of 60

Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks

“Sarah encouraged everyone to join in during the party, saying, Come on everyone! Let’s sing Happy Birthday to Anna!
Sarah encouraged everyone to join in during the party, saying, “Come on everyone! Let’s sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Anna!”
Sarah encouraged everyone to join in during the party, saying, “Come on everyone! Let’s sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Anna!
Sarah encouraged everyone to join in during the party, saying, Come on everyone! Let’s sing “Happy Birthday” to Anna!

Question 22 of 60

Read the paragraph and choose where it would most likely appear.

“My previous roles as an administrative assistant at multiple real estate companies greatly prepared me for your open position of executive assistant. I am a skilled multi-tasker and typist, and my organization skills are second to none. Additionally, I completed an elective course in Microsoft Suite, which means I can easily accomplish any computer task you may need, be that composing a letter or creating a workbook with functioning macros.”

in a cover letter to a future employer
in a cover letter to a future employer
in a company-wide newsletter
in a magazine article about the job market

Question 23 of 60

Read this sentence and identify the subject and object, respectively.

“The soccer team ate the pizzas as if they were starving to death.”

ate; pizzas
ate; starving
soccer team; ate
soccer team; pizzas

Question 24 of 60

Which of these is an indicator of the second person point of view?

use of the word “I”
use of the word “you”
a story that is composed in the present tense
a story that is composed in the past tense

Question 25 of 60

Which of the following would not become a complex sentence by adding a dependent clause?

John, Cindy, Mark, and Angela stood in line for hours.
The taxi driver loved his job, but his eyesight was too poor to continue.
Jones’s family, and their dogs, were starving by the time they arrived home.
The deer ran quickly through the dense forest.

Question 26 of 60

Which of these sentences does not contain two independent clauses?

I was going to be late for work because of the traffic, but I tried to be patient.
The kite soared above the park because of the strong wind.
A toaster is all he wanted, but no one remembered his birthday.
Hannah always goes the extra mile, so she is getting a promotion this year.

Question 27 of 60

Read the sentences and choose which one would probably be seen in an academic journal.

While the control group experienced no difference in behavior, the changes within the test group were substantial. Scientists could only assume that the hypothesis was viable.
Sophia lay on her hammock and watched the birds flying among the large magnolia trees. She sighed, wishing she were as carefree as the birds.
Unlike other soaps, Squeaky Clean leaves your skin impeccably clean and smooth, without overdrying or irritating it. If you don’t believe us, you’ll just have to try it for yourself.
The driver reportedly ran a red light before crashing into the post office, nearly hitting several bystanders. Police are still searching for the vehicle and the driver, and request that anyone with further information come forward immediately.

Question 28 of 60

Which of these sentences effectively changes this sentence from first person to third person point of view?

“I sighed heavily, letting my head fall against the window.”

Amber sighed heavily, allowing her head to fall forward, against the rain-spattered window.
You sighed heavily, your head falling forward against the window.
I sighed, allowing Amber to bang her head against the rain-spattered window.
She sighed heavily as your head fell against the window.

Question 29 of 60

Read this sentence and identify the modifier among the answer choices.

“Susan hastily read the letter to see if she had been accepted into her top school.”

had been
letter
hastily
read

Question 30 of 60

Read this sentence and identify the direct object and the indirect object, respectively.

“Christine and Tom baked Uncle Bill some cookies.”

cookies; Uncle Bill
Christine and Tom; cookies
Uncle Bill; cookies
cookies; Christine and Tom

Question 31 of 60

Which answer is a formal way to restate this sentence?

“I guess I better bite the bullet and do this research paper!”

“This research paper isn’t going to write itself!”
“I should stop procrastinating and write this research paper!”
“I need to get down to business on this research paper!”
“I need to knock off playing around and write this research paper tonight!”

Question 32 of 60

Read the paragraph and choose the appropriate word to fill in the blank.

“The student government couldn’t decide on the best theme for prom this year. There were differing schools of thought. Many of the governing members thought a classic theme featuring music from decades gone by would be a nice way to remember the past. ____, others thought a more modern approach with trendy music would be more popular.”

nevertheless
also
and
alternatively

Question 33 of 60

Read the paragraph and select the phrase that would be considered informal.

“I always wanted to be a teacher, even as a small child. I would gather my closest friends and make them listen to me as I lectured on various topics a child might find interesting—things like television programs, bicycle races, and swingsets. My friends were good sports about it and always listened attentively, making sure to raise their hands when they wanted to speak.”

my friends were good sports
even as a small child
gather my closest friends
raise their hands

Question 34 of 60

Read the following sentence and choose the answer that would not logically follow it.

“I’ve always hated exercising, but ____.

I do it for my health
my best friend, Sasha, loves it
I’m trying to make it a habit
I never go to the gym

Question 35 of 60

Read the paragraph and select the sentence or sentences that do not logically fit.

“Dog breeds vary widely and there are many factors to consider when deciding which breed is right for your family. Common factors to consider include energy level, trainability, and maintenance. Energy level refers to how much your future dog may want or need to run, play, and train. Dogs of higher intelligence, such as the German Shepherd, tend to have high energy levels and therefore would not be a good fit for an owner who loves to relax on the couch after work. When it comes to trainability, not all dogs are equal. Some thrive on learning new tricks, while others, such as the Shih Tzu, may take a while to learn simple commands. It is a good idea to prepare your home for a new puppy before bringing them inside. Puppies are curious by nature and will find lots of things to chew and eat if you allow them. Finally, maintenance is a key component when owning any dog, but some are more work than others. If you can’t stand shedding or fur on the sofa, consider a Poodle or a designer Poodle mix, who don’t shed at all and have hypoallergenic coats. Taking these important differences into account will ensure a healthy, happy relationship between you and your new dog. Regardless of the breed you choose, remember that there is nothing more satisfying than the bond between a human and their dog.”

Regardless of the breed you choose, remember that there is nothing more satisfying than the bond between a human and their dog.
Dog breeds vary widely and there are many factors to consider when deciding which breed is right for your family.
If you can’t stand shedding or fur on the sofa, consider a Poodle or a designer Poodle mix, who don’t shed at all and have hypoallergenic coats.
It is a good idea to prepare your home for a new puppy before bringing them inside. Puppies are curious by nature and will find lots of things to chew and eat if you allow them.

Question 36 of 60

What is the best definition for the word circumnavigate?

to change your circumstances
to avoid travelling
to sail around something
to give navigational instructions

Question 37 of 60

Choose the best transitional word to fill the blank.

“____ I love to read, spending my entire Saturday in the library was not ideal.”

because
therefore
since
although

Question 38 of 60

Read this sentence and identify the article and the complement, respectively.

“I looked at every zoo animal, but the elephant was the most entertaining.”

zoo animal; entertaining
the (in the most); I
the (in the elephant); entertaining
I; elephant

Question 39 of 60

Which of these is correct, with regard to structure, grammar, and spelling?

While the suspect did not have a criminal record on file, there was some indications of minor offenses in his past, such as traffic violations.
From a search of the police records in adjacent communities, in which the suspect’s name and all known aliases were entered.
According to the suspect’s record, procured from police files, he had less traffic tickets in California than he did in several other states.
The investigators stated that the suspect had never violated a criminal law, but they reported a plethora of outstanding traffic tickets on his record.

Question 40 of 60

Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks in these sentences.

“The marathon runner paused for a quick ____ to tighten his shoelaces. They had become ____ over the course of the first four miles.

brake; lose
brake; loose
break; lose
break; loose

Question 41 of 60

Which version of the sentence does NOT contain any misspelled words?

The suspect remained detained while the police conducted their inquesition.
The suspect remained detained while the police conducted their inquasition.
The suspect remained detained while the police conducted their inquositon.
The suspect remained detained while the police conducted their inquisition.

Question 42 of 60

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.
Sports are a significant part of life for people all across the world, as was demonstrated in 2006 when billions of people came together to be involved with the World Cup either through playing, watching or thru advertising.

World Cup either through playing, watching or thru advertising (A).
world cup either through playing, watching or thru advertising (B).
World Cup either through playing, watching or through advertising (C).
World Cup either through playing, watching or advertising (D).

Question 43 of 60

The words “aerobics” and “aeronautics” both have the prefix “aero” in common. What does “aero” mean?

Distance
Air
Speed
Light

Question 44 of 60

Which of the following sentences in a research paper should include a citation?
The present paper explores the relationship between asthma and exercising.

Writers need to include citations when using data, ideas, images, etc. that are not their own.
The last World Health Organization report states that asthma may become worse at night or with exercise.
Opposite of the World Health Organization’s findings mentioned in section 2, this paper concludes asthma symptoms can be lessened with an exercise routine.
Asthma symptoms include episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.

Question 45 of 60

This connection engendered an insatiable curiosity within Helen.
What does the word “engendered” mean as it is used in this sentence?

Caused to exist
Satisfied
Connected
Made sense of

Question 46 of 60

Which of the following choices is NOT an appropriate way to express an opinion in a formal debate?

The study of climate science is an ever-evolving area, but it is important to recognize that the tools being utilized have been tested in other fields.
There are still a variety of arguments concerning the nature of spacetime, and whether Einstein’s theory of relativity is applicable in every natural situation.
Energy independence is an important topic that needs to be addressed in a thoughtful, careful manner.
It is the height of hypocrisy to acknowledge that global warming is a problem and then still tool around in a gas-guzzling car.

Question 47 of 60

I often have heard arguments claiming that complete freedom of speech could lead to dangerous situations. Without complete freedom of speech, we hardly are living in a free society.
Which word would best link these sentences?

However
Supposedly
Therefore
So

Question 48 of 60

Correct the underlined part in the following sentence:
A growing technology trend is to merge multiple devices with complimentary functions such as a phone, music player and the scheduling features of a planner.

(C)and scheduling features.
(D) a planner.
(A)the scheduling features of a planner.
(B) and a planner with scheduling features.

Question 49 of 60

The medical examiner was called in to perform a post-mortem examination.
Which word from the sentence above is a noun?

perform
was
medical
examination

Question 50 of 60

“The tall man wearing a black raincoat, a yellow hat, and one red shoe entered the restaurant, walked to the back, and sat down alone at the smallest table farthest away from the staff and other patrons.” This sentence has which of the following structures?

Simple
Compound-complex
Compound
Complex

Question 51 of 60

The impoverished shepherds stumbled upon the stele while desperately searching for some lost sheep; they were surprised and puzzled by the bizarre lines and squiggles that covered its face.
Which of the following choices best defines the underlined word?

a large, inscribed stone
the side of cliff
a sign that indicates direction
an item that has been looted from a tomb

Question 52 of 60

Of the following, which version of the sentence is correct grammatically?

I had seen her before, but yesterday was the first time I saw her indoors.
I had saw her before, but yesterday was the first time I seen her indoors.
I had seen her before, but yesterday was the first time I seen her indoors.
I had saw her before, but yesterday was the first time I saw her indoors.

Question 53 of 60

Which of the following choices would be the best beginning for an essay on “Scientists Debate: Global Climate Change” ?

While few people can understand all of the issues related to climate change, one thing is sure: scientists do not agree. There seem to be several different views on how to look at climate change data
If the Earth heats up, what will our new world look like? Scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding climate change have projected a series of scenarios that could happen.
The argument seems to be about whether climate change is really happening and if so, who causes it. Some scientists argue that people are causing the change.
The Earth is heating up. The polar ice caps are melting and whole species are going extinct while

Question 54 of 60

Which of the following choices is misspelled?

paroxism
pernicious
conciliatory
malevolence

Question 55 of 60

Knowledgeable dog owners recommend obtaining a purebred dog from a ____ breeder, one who is _____ and respected by customers and breeders alike.

Reputable . . . Admired
Discerning . . . Equivocal
Demanding . . . Flexible
Churlish . . . Charming

Question 56 of 60

“We will depart as a class, but when we arrive we will split up into small groups.”
In this sentence, which part(s) is/are (a) prepositional phrase(s)?

“into small groups”
“as a class”
“as a class” and “into small groups” but not “when we arrive”
“when we arrive”

Question 57 of 60

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?

Venetian
Circular
Transparent
Accessible

Question 58 of 60

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.
Firefighters and police officers risk their lives often by stepping into the way of danger physically; therefore, professionals such as doctors and lawyers have an equally significant impact on individuals’ lives medically and legally.

but
therefore
as a result
nevertheless

Question 59 of 60

_______ car is parked outside?
Which of the following words correctly completes the sentence above?

Whose
Whos’
Whos
Who’s

Question 60 of 60

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

imbellish
fucrum
interum
abbreviate

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