TEAS English and Language #3

Question 1 of 60

The coffee they serve in Turkey is so robust I don’t think I slept more than three hours any of the nights I stayed there.
Which of the following is the meaning of the word “robust” as used in the sentence above?

Strong
Watery
Sweet
Hot

Question 2 of 60

In composing an essay or similar piece, in which sequence should a writer do the following?

Narrow topics to a main idea, find which main points support the main idea, decide how to sequence main points, list all details supporting each main point, organize details in sequential order
Organize details in sequential order, decide how to sequence main points, list all details supporting each main point, narrow topics to a main idea, find which main points support the main idea
Decide how to sequence main points, narrow topics to a main idea, find which main points support the main idea, organize details in sequential order, list all details supporting each main point
List all details supporting each main point, organize details in sequential order, narrow topics to a main idea, find which main points support the main idea, decide how to sequence main points

Question 3 of 60

“Logan had already forgiven Marianne for telling his secret, and so when he was presented with a chance to treat her unkindly, he simply did what he did best—he kept his mouth shut.”
Which of the words in the sentence below is the past participle?

forgiven
telling
and
treat

Question 4 of 60

Which of the following sentences contains proper capitalization?

Last Summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in new york (D).
Last summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New York (C).
Last Summer, my family went on a trip to Niagara Falls in New york (A).
Last summer, my family went on a trip to niagara falls in New York (B).

Question 5 of 60

The mountaineering group _______ looking forward to climbing K2 next year.
Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

is
were
are
be

Question 6 of 60

The admissions consultant outlined what makes a thorough application package, unrespective of financial hardship.
What is the error in this sentence?

unrespective
consultant
thorough
package

Question 7 of 60

__________ confident that with enough study they can easily pass the final exam.
Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

They’re
They have
Their
There

Question 8 of 60

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

Whose
Whos’
Who’s
Whos

Question 9 of 60

When the chancellor would become engrossed in reading the day’s intelligence, it was impossible for his subordinates to distract him with even the most important news.
Which of the following substitutions best captures the meaning of the underlined words?

occupied exclusively with
bothered by
excited about
confused by

Question 10 of 60

Aware that his decision would affect the rest of his life, the college Ben chose was Harvard.
What is the grammatical error in the sentence?

There is a dangling modifier.
The subject and the verb do not agree.
The sentence ends with a preposition.
There is no error.

Question 11 of 60

Writing, doing yoga, and ____ were her favorite activities.

playing volleyball
volleyballing
doing volleyball
making volleyball

Question 12 of 60

“Although Ted had an impressive education, he had little experience working with individuals, which made him less effective at relating to them.” Which kinds of clauses does this sentence contain?

One dependent clause and two independent clauses
One dependent clause and one independent clause
Two dependent clauses and one independent clause
Two independent clauses and no dependent clauses

Question 13 of 60

Amy happily accepted the bouquet of flowers.
What does the adverb in the sentence refer to?

where Amy was when she accepted the flowers
how Amy accepted the flowers
the type of flowers Amy accepted
what happened after Amy accepted the flowers

Question 14 of 60

The words “extraterrestrial” and “terrain” both have the root word “terra” in common. What does “terra” mean?

Earth
Inside
Sky
Outside

Question 15 of 60

Amy happily accepted the bouquet of flowers.
What does the adverb in the sentence refer to?

how Amy accepted the flowers
where Amy was when she accepted the flowers
the type of flowers Amy accepted
what happened after Amy accepted the flowers

Question 16 of 60

Which of the following choices is misspelled?

paroxism
malevolence
pernicious
conciliatory

Question 17 of 60

Of the following versions of this sentence, which one has a complex structure?

You will have to come back tomorrow; you arrived later than the deadline today (a).
You will have to come back tomorrow since you arrived past the deadline today (b).
You arrived following the deadline today and will have to come back tomorrow (c).
You arrived late, which was after the deadline; you must come back tomorrow (d).

Question 18 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 19 of 60

Any highly-regarded military leader should be capable of giving __________ orders.
Which of the following is the correct completion of the sentence above?

decisive
desisive
decicive
desicive

Question 20 of 60

“Although Ted had an impressive education, he had little experience working with individuals, which made him less effective at relating to them.” Which kinds of clauses does this sentence contain?

Two dependent clauses and one independent clause
One dependent clause and two independent clauses
Two independent clauses and no dependent clauses
One dependent clause and one independent clause

Question 21 of 60

The syllable –tion is a(n) ____and turns a ____ into a ____.

Affix; noun; pronoun
Prefix; noun; verb
Suffix; verb; noun
Infix; noun; adjective

Question 22 of 60

Which of the following versions of the sentence is written correctly?

Because Cicily decided to have the television repaired instead of buying a new one she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste.
Because she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste, Cicily decided to have the television repaired instead of buying a new one.
Cicily decided to have, because she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste, the television repaired instead of buying a new one.
Cicily decided to have the television repaired because she wanted to reduce unnecessary waste instead of buying a new one.

Question 23 of 60

“I would like to go with you; however, I won’t have time.” In this sentence, what part of speech is the word “however?”

Conjunctive adverb
Preposition
Conjunction
Subordinating conjunction

Question 24 of 60

Read the passage and correct the number 1 underlined words or phrases.

Danny and Carla (1) were being married for two years. For (2) there honeymoon, they (3) had gone to the Grand Cayman Island for a nice, relaxing vacation at a luxury beach resort. But their honeymoon turned out to be anything but relaxing.
When (4) they were arriving at the airport, they hailed a taxi. The taxi driver strapped the suitcases to the top of the car and sped off towards the resort. Along the way, the taxi driver swerved (5) to avoid hit a cat on the road. This caused (6) Carla’ suitcase to fly off the car and crash in the road. Her clothes, shoes, and personal items (7) had flown everywhere. She yelled (8) anger at the driver to stop immediately. Danny and Carla rushed out of the cab to gather her belongings. Once they collected everything they (9) can find, they started again for the resort. When they finally arrived, the driver charged them for the time spent collecting the things on the road. Irate, Danny made sure not to tip him.
Exhausted, Danny and Carla checked into their room. When they got to the room, they noticed they did not have a beachfront view as they (10) had been promised. They were also in a smoking room even though they had requested a non-smoking room. Danny asked to switch rooms, but the concierge (11) apollageticaly replied that they were booked for the rest of the week. (12) ” Its a popular week for tourists, sir,” she replied. Nothing (13) could be done. Danny, (14) that was trying to stay positive, told Carla not to worry. As long as they kept the windows open, the smell of cigarettes would not be (15) to much of a bother.
The next day, they (16) waked up early to fish and then go to the beach. They walked (17) at the beach and found a small table, two chairs, and a large umbrella. Then, they rented a boat to fish. Carla caught only one fish, but Danny (18) catched several fishes. When they got back, they took a nap on the beach. They finally felt peaceful. A few minutes later, a large family with six kids took a space right next to them. The kids were loud. Some of the kids were arguing, while some ran around squealing in delight. Danny and Carla were unable to sleep, so Danny suggested they (19) went for a walk together. Not paying attention to where they were walking, Carla suddenly jumped up and screamed in agony. She had stepped on a jellyfish and (20) had got stung. She was in pain and couldn’t walk, so Danny (21) had carried her all the way back to the room.
Back (22) into the room, Danny (23) realizing they had left their things at the beach. Just as he was about to get them, it started to (24) poor. Danny hoped the umbrella would keep their things dry, but the wind (25) was knocked the umbrella over and everything (26)were soaked. Their books, phones, and wallet (27) was ruined. To make matters worse, the rain didn’t stop. Two days (28) went by. They had to stay in their smelly room, Carla was still in pain, and Danny was in a bad mood. Needless to say, they (29) gone home early. They thought they might be able to get their money back from the travel agent, but that was also (30) unsuccessfull.

had been married
were been married
no change
were married

Question 25 of 60

Based on vocabulary words you can think of beginning with trans-, what does this prefix mean?

Across
Different
Change
Carrying

Question 26 of 60

Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement?

One of the soccer players kick the ball farther than his other teammates.(C)
Several of the pieces of art was sold for above-average prices.(D)
The ambulance, which had flashing red lights on top, were letting other vehicles on the road know to pull over.(A)
Either kale or spinach is a healthy vegetable to eat with dinner.(B)

Question 27 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?

Transparent
Venetian
Accessible
Circular

Question 28 of 60

Read the passage. Then answer the question.
In Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, the title character confronts a situation that seemingly leaves him paralyzed and unable to act decisively. At night on the battlements of Elsinore Castle, Hamlet is visited by his father’s ghost, one of literature’s great spirits with an axe to grind. The ghost solemnly explains how he was murdered by his own brother, the man who now sits on his throne, wears his crown, and has married his widow. Hamlet is charged by his father’s spirit with the awesome task of bloody revenge.
Which of the following is not appropriate to the overall tone of this passage?

with the awesome task of bloody revenge
At night, on the battlements of Elsinore
seemingly leaves him paralyzed
with an axe to grind

Question 29 of 60

Writing, doing yoga, and ____ were her favorite activities.

playing volleyball
doing volleyball
making volleyball
volleyballing

Question 30 of 60

(1) The mechanic performed a number of diagnostic tests on the car.
(2) The mechanic used a computer to perform the diagnostic tests.
What is the BEST way to combine sentence 1 and sentence 2?

Although the mechanic used a computer, he performed a number of diagnostic tests on the car.
Because he used a computer, the mechanic performed a number of diagnostic tests on the car.
The mechanic used a computer to perform a number of diagnostic tests on the car.
While performing a number of diagnostic tests on the car, the mechanic used a computer to perform the tests.

Question 31 of 60

The _________ late student was reprimanded by the teacher.
Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

habitually
habitualy
habituel
Habitually

Question 32 of 60

Known for his loquacious speech style, Robert typically delivered ———— speeches that often used five words for concepts that could be expressed in two words.

(A)vapid
(B)monotonous
(D)verbose
(C)lively

Question 33 of 60

“Given the patient’s symptoms, I would say he ____ has a serious infection.”
Which of these commonly misspelled words is the correct word and spelling for this sentence?

definitively
definately
defiantly
definitely

Question 34 of 60

Aware that his decision would affect the rest of his life, the college Ben chose was Harvard.
What is the grammatical error in the sentence?

There is a dangling modifier.
The subject and the verb do not agree.
There is no error.
The sentence ends with a preposition.

Question 35 of 60

If the word “antibacterial” describes a substance that kills bacteria, you can infer that the prefix “anti” means

against
original to
before
under

Question 36 of 60

(1) Throughout the song, he says, “Remember the better days.”
(2) And he gives examples.
What is the BEST way to combine sentence 1 and sentence 2?

(B) Throughout the song, he says, “Remember the better days,” and he gives examples.
(A) Throughout the song he says Remember the better days and he gives examples.
(D) Throughout the song, he says “Remember the better days” and he gives examples.
(C) Throughout the song he says Remember the better days, and he gives examples.

Question 37 of 60

Which sentence is written most clearly?

The boy walked his neighbor’s dog for an allowance.
His neighbor's dog was walked for an allowance by the boy.
For an allowance, the boy walked the dog of his neighbor's.
The dog of his neighbor's was walked by the boy for an allowance.

Question 38 of 60

The admissions consultant outlined what makes a thorough application package, unrespective of financial hardship.
What is the error in this sentence?

unrespective
thorough
package
consultant

Question 39 of 60

Which of the following sentences is correct?

The children all said that they had the best times of their life when they all lived together in the little two-bedroom bungalow.
The telescope accomplished amazing feats of enlargement, from showing the pock-marked face of the moon to the many moons of Saturn.
The study found that children frequently chose to use the entire bag of marshmallows for their hot cocoa.
The astronomers found that the planets were following regular patterns and the philosophers argue about the nature of those paths.

Question 40 of 60

Based on vocabulary words you can think of beginning with trans-, what does this prefix mean?

Across
Change
Carrying
Different

Question 41 of 60

The clock shows ______ almost nine o’clock, so the bridal shop will soon be opening ______ doors.
Which of the following sets of words should be used to fill in the blanks in the sentence above?

its; its
it’s; its
its; it’s
it’s; its’

Question 42 of 60

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Their concern is that they’re may not be enough appetizers for everyone there expecting at the cocktail party.
Their concern is that there may not be enough appetizers for everyone they’re expecting at the cocktail party.
They’re concern is that their may not be enough appetizers for everyone there expecting at the cocktail party.
There concern is that they’re may not be enough appetizers for everyone their expecting at the cocktail party.

Question 43 of 60

Use of formal language would be LEAST essential when addressing which of the following audiences?

a gathering of college professors
a grammar school class
a board of directors
none of the above

Question 44 of 60

Read the passage. Then answer the question.
In Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, the title character confronts a situation that seemingly leaves him paralyzed and unable to act decisively. At night on the battlements of Elsinore Castle, Hamlet is visited by his father’s ghost, one of literature’s great spirits with an axe to grind. The ghost solemnly explains how he was murdered by his own brother, the man who now sits on his throne, wears his crown, and has married his widow. Hamlet is charged by his father’s spirit with the awesome task of bloody revenge.
Which of the following is not appropriate to the overall tone of this passage?

with the awesome task of bloody revenge
with an axe to grind
seemingly leaves him paralyzed
At night, on the battlements of Elsinore

Question 45 of 60

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.
Plenty of high school students spend their time involved in the community by working with peers, young children and also helping senior citizens.

spend their time involved in the community by working with peers, young children and senior citizens.
spend their time involved in the community by working with peers, young children and also helping senior citizens.
spend his time involved in the community by working with peers, young children and also helping senior citizens.
spend one’s time involved in the community by working with peers, young children and also helping senior citizens.

Question 46 of 60

Which of the following answer choices is spelled correctly?

intrude
aclimate
wisen
alude

Question 47 of 60

The well-stocked larder was replete with dozens of canned goods intended to last through the winter.
Which of the following is the meaning of the underlined word above?

full
heavy
Exploding
managed

Question 48 of 60

When the chancellor would become engrossed in reading the day’s intelligence, it was impossible for his subordinates to distract him with even the most important news.
Which of the following substitutions best captures the meaning of the underlined words?

confused by
excited about
bothered by
occupied exclusively with

Question 49 of 60

Conflicting standards for allowable radiation levels in foods made ——- appraisals of the damage to crops following the reactor meltdown extremely difficult.

Private
Reliable
Intrusive
Conscious

Question 50 of 60

Which sentence is the clearest?

(B) When I was twelve, my parents sent me to boarding school.
(A) At the age of twelve, my parents sent me to boarding school.
(C) At the age of twelve, I sent my parents to boarding school.
(D) My parents, at the age of twelve, sent me to boarding school.

Question 51 of 60

The fact that they have been awarded so many prizes ________, even more, their many years of hard work for the local community.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

highlights
highlight
have highlighted
highlighting

Question 52 of 60

The syllable –tion is a(n) ____and turns a ____ into a ____.

Infix; noun; adjective
Prefix; noun; verb
Affix; noun; pronoun
Suffix; verb; noun

Question 53 of 60

(1) Because this the majority of survivors came from first class.
(2) They were able to reach the deck fastest to get a seat on a lifeboat.
What is the BEST way to revise and combine sentence 1 and sentence 2?

Because of this, the majority of survivors came from first class, as they were able to reach the deck fastest to get a seat on a lifeboat
Because, the majority of survivors came from first class as they were able to reach the deck fastest to get a seat on a lifeboat
Because this, the majority of survivors came from first class, they were able to reach the deck fastest to get a seat on a lifeboat
Because of this, the majority of survivors came from first class as they were able to reach the deck fastest to get a seat on a lifeboat

Question 54 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?

Therefore
However
Supposedly
So

Question 55 of 60

Which sentence is written correctly?

The student who was caught cheating was given detention.
The student, who was caught cheating, was given detention.
The student who was caught cheating, was given detention.
The student; who was caught cheating; was given detention.

Question 56 of 60

The teacher often tried to get his quieter students to elaborate on their ideas by asking them concrete questions which served to flush out minutiae and descriptions.
Which of the following substitutions best captures the meaning of the underlined words?

examine again
question
improve
add details to

Question 57 of 60

Preparing for the vocabulary test was a test of patience and a lot of hard work, but all my studying paid off in the end with my high score.
Which is the most effective way to rewrite the sentence?

All of my studying paid off, even though studying for my vocabulary test was a test of my patience and a lot of hard work.
It took a lot of hard work and patience to study for my vocabulary test, but my high score made it all worth it in the end.
In the end, preparing for the vocabulary test was a test of patience and took a lot of hard work, but all my studying paid off in my score.
My high score on my vocabulary test proved that all of my studying and hard work were a test for me, but one that paid off.

Question 58 of 60

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

These were the items on the shopping list: eggs, milk, bread, peanut butter, and jelly.
Mary had an appointment at 3 p.m., George had one at 4 p.m.
We were uncertain about the terrain ahead; and had lost the map.
Is there any way that we can meet later.

Question 59 of 60

Which of the following is essential in a concluding statement of an argument?

An unrelated detail that might lighten the audience’s mood after a heated debate.
A contradiction of the argument’s main points to provide fresh perspectives.
A summary of the issue that reinforces clearly its main points.
The introduction of new points that might lead to future arguments.

Question 60 of 60

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

It is the height of hypocrisy to acknowledge that global warming is a problem and then still tool around in a gas-guzzling car.
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.
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.
Energy independence is an important topic that needs to be addressed in a thoughtful, careful manner.

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