TEAS English and Language Usage Practice Test

Q: How long is this quiz?

It is a 20-question practice set, most students can finish it in one sitting.

Q: Is it timed?

No time pressure here. It is self-paced, which is ideal for learning the rules first.

Q: Do I get explanations as I go?

Yes. You get feedback during the quiz, so you can correct the pattern immediately.

Q: What skills does this English section practice?

It targets the kinds of choices TEAS English is built on: grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and word usage.

Q: What TEAS English question types does this practice set focus on most?

It mainly trains the skills that show up repeatedly: fixing sentence errors, choosing the best revision, punctuation placement, and word usage that changes meaning.

Q: How should I review my mistakes so they actually stick?

After each missed item, write the rule in one short line (like subject verb agreement or comma splice), then create one quick example sentence of your own using the correct rule.

Q: If two options are grammatically correct, how do I pick the best one?

Choose the option that is correct and also the clearest. TEAS English usually rewards the clean, direct sentence over the one that is wordy or awkward.

Q: Does TEAS English test spelling, too, or only grammar?

It can show up as “choose the correct word” or “pick the best sentence” style items, where spelling and word choice matter because they affect clarity.

Q: What should I do if the quiz does not load correctly?

Refresh the page and use the reload option to restart the quiz flow.

Q: Is there a way to unlock more questions after this set?

Yes. The page includes an option to unlock more questions through a 72-hour trial.

Question 1

Which sentence is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

Since the professor was excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep. This sentence is made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. There should be a comma separating the two clauses. No other punctuation is necessary.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

examination. Nouns are words that name a person, place, or thing. The nouns in the sentence are “examiner” and “examination.” The word “medical” is an adjective. “Was” and “perform” are verbs.

Question 3

The postman came to the house. He has a letter for my mother. I heard the doorbell ring. I took the letter from the postman.
To improve sentence fluency, how could you state the information above in a single sentence?

Accepted Answer

When I heard the doorbell ring, I took the letter for my mother from the postman who had come to the house. Sentence fluency is best achieved with clarity and a small number of clauses. Unlike the other options, (A) joins all four sentences into only two clauses. The other options have 3-4 clauses and are less succinct.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

They’re. The contraction “They’re” has the same meaning as “They are” and is the correct phrase to complete the sentence.

Question 5

Of the __________ items available to purchase in our neighbor’s ____________ sale, the jewelry was the most valuable.
Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

Accepted Answer

miscellaneous; garage. The correct spellings of these words are: miscellaneous, and garage.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

is. The word “group” is a collective noun so it takes a singular verb. In context, the phrase “next year” shows that they are currently looking forward to the climb, so a present-tense verb is required.

Question 7

Don’t let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do.
What kind of sentence is this?

Accepted Answer

Imperative. An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request, and usually contains no subject. Here the subject is understood to be “you.”

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

unrespective. In this sentence “unrespective” is incorrect. The correct word is “irrespective.”

Question 9

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

He could accept anything from her, except a lie. The word, “accept” means “to receive.” “Except” is usually a preposition meaning “but” or “leaving out.” Only choice (C) uses both wordy correctly.

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

full. The word “replete” means filled or well-supplied. In the context of this sentence, “full” would be the closest to this meaning.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?

Accepted Answer

The movie about the comic book superhero had never interested me until last week. A simple sentence contains one subject and one verb. (A) does not contain a verb and is not a complete sentence, while (D) contains two independent clauses. (B) is a complex sentence because it contains a relative clause (“that…”).

Question 12

To ________ should I address the postcard?
Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

Accepted Answer

whom. The word “who” is a subject pronoun and the word “whom” is the object pronoun. Since we’re discussing a human being, we would not use the word “which.” Since the blank is preceded by the article “to,” we need the object pronoun “whom.”

Question 13

Which of the following phrases follows the rules of capitalization?

Accepted Answer

my sister Cheryl. Unless it is being used as a title, the familial adjective should be in lowercase. However, in (D) it is being used as a title so should be capitalized. In (A) “uncle” should be lowercase, and in (C) “great-aunt” should be lowercase.

Question 14

The actors’ performances powerfully ________ the audience.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

Accepted Answer

affected. Effected means “executed, produced, or brought about.” Affected means “made an impact on.” It is the past tense of the verb form of affect, which means “to impact.” Answer (B) is preferable to (D), which is far too wordy.

Question 15

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?

Accepted Answer

it’s; its. The first blank needs to encompass the meaning of “it is” – the contraction “it’s” is correct. The second blank needs the possessive form “its.” Only (A) has both correct versions.

Question 16

Follow these directions to get to the _________ make a left at the next intersection, drive three miles to the third stop sign, then turn left, and continue another two miles until you see the parking lot on the right-hand side.
Which of the following punctuation marks correctly completes the sentence above?

Accepted Answer

church:. A colon introduces items in a list or a definition. Since the meaning of this sentence is offering a list of directions, a colon is the correct piece of punctuation.

Question 17

His job performance was found to have an __________ low track record of success in nearly every area.
Which of the following is the correct completions of the sentence above?

Accepted Answer

abysmally. Since the blank is modifying the adjectives “low” and “track” it makes sense to use the adverb form “abysmally.” (D) spells the word correctly and uses the correct form.

Question 18

When the gymnastic athletes travel for a competition, a chaperone must accompany ______.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence?

Accepted Answer

them. Since the antecedent is the plural “athletes,” we need a pronoun that is also plural to replace it at the end of the sentence. (B) is the correct object pronoun.

Question 19

Next year, I __________.
Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

Accepted Answer

will complete my college degree. The phrase “next year” indicates the future tense is needed. The verb “will complete” is correctly in the future-tense.

Question 20

The United States has ________ states than Europe has countries; there are only 47 European countries, but there are 50 states in America.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

Accepted Answer

more. Based on the context of the second clause, we know that there must be MORE states than European countries. When comparing two items, we use the comparative word, “more.” If we were comparing three or more items, we’d use the superlative form “most.”

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Common Questions About the TEAS English Test

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What skills does this English section practice?

What TEAS English question types does this practice set focus on most?

How should I review my mistakes so they actually stick?

If two options are grammatically correct, how do I pick the best one?

Does TEAS English test spelling, too, or only grammar?

What should I do if the quiz does not load correctly?

Is there a way to unlock more questions after this set?

TEAS English and Language Usage Practice Test

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Molly W.

Olivia B.

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Common Questions About the TEAS English Test

How long is this quiz?

Is it timed?

Do I get explanations as I go?

What skills does this English section practice?

What TEAS English question types does this practice set focus on most?

How should I review my mistakes so they actually stick?

If two options are grammatically correct, how do I pick the best one?

Does TEAS English test spelling, too, or only grammar?

What should I do if the quiz does not load correctly?

Is there a way to unlock more questions after this set?

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