Which of the following is a complete sentence?
I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.
The masked villain silently laughed while watching the hero struggle to escape.
Which of the following parts of speech is the word “silently” in the previous sentence?
Adverb
Which of the following options best completes the sentence below?
The responsibilities of a class president are extensive; __________________, she should not become so involved that she neglects her studies.
However
In the word “circumnavigation,” the Latin prefix “circum” means to move in which of the following directions?
Around
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.
Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair?
The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky
Which of the following options is a correct plural spelling?
Syllabi
Which of the following sentences is an example of a third-person narrative voice?
He was scared when he got on the plane
In which of the following situation is a citation needed?
A student quotes song lyrics to support his point
Many _____ books are popular among adults these days.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
Children’s
Which of the following sentences incorrectly follows the rules of capitalization?
I plan to enroll in College next year
Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?
“I loved that show,” he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”
John Smith was the man ________photographed the landscape.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
Who
The job applicants were shown to an anteroom, where they waited to be called for their interviews.
Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “ante-“ as used in the sentence above
Before
Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis?
It directly states the argument
According to the prefix “mal-,” which of the following phrases best defines “malformed”?
Badly formed
Which of the following sentence contains formal language for use in an academic paper?
Many behavior modification studies use a single-subject research design
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar?
If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation
"I had to wrack my brain and plumthe depths of my resources to overcome the foul consequences of my previous vice."
Which of the following homophones should be used to correct the sentence above?
Plumb
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
He ran, but she ran faster
Which of the following tasks is appropriate during the final stage of the writing process?
Checking for punctuation errors
Which of the following is the meaning of the word “indiscriminate”?
Miscellaneous
Based upon the affixes, which of the following words could be defined as “the study of humans”?
Anthropology
Which of the following statements about a paragraph’s concluding sentence is true?
It summarizes the paragraph’s main point
The spaces between the ribs are known as ------- spaces; they contain the ------------- veins.
Which of the following words is the best choice for the blanks in the sentence?
Intercostal, Intercostal
Which one of the following sentences contain a dangling modifier?
My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint
Numerous studies have confirmed that a brisk walk 30 minutes each day is an adequate exercise for most healthy adults. Two of the most beneficial aspects are increased metabolism and joint flexibility. Equally important, however, are the mental benefits. A daily walk provides a chance to decompress from the stresses of the work day. A change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood.
Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the paragraph?
There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
The young man said, “It’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.”
Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?
Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized
The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her--------.
Conscience
Knitting is my favorite hobby. I feel such a sense of accomplishment when I finish a sweater or a pair of socks. A ball of wool holds so much potential and is also a sustainable resource. The repetition of stitch after the stitch is so relaxing. Researchers say it can have the same benefits as meditation. There are other health benefits of knitting too. The craft can slow cognitive decline and improve symptoms of arthritis. I started knitting when I was in college and liked to knit during class. Knitting is a very portable hobby. It helped me pay attention to lectures. If you’re looking for a fun hobby, perhaps you should give knitting a try.
Which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of the paragraph above?
A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource
Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements in the writing process is correct?
Thesis statement working should be as specific as possible
Everyone knew Sam was ---------------- to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal shelter
Committed
The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and heat in the summer.
Which of the following parts of speech describes the word “incredibly” as used in the sentence above?
Adverb
The graceful dancer moved across the stage as the music began to play.
Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix "-ful" as used in the sentence above?
Characterized by
Fill in the blanks.
The class is nervous about _____
first exam.
its
Which of the following sentences requires citation?
There were buffalo in every western territory of the United States as of 1860.
"Ouch! I stepped on one of those plastic toy bricks left on the floor again!
Interjection
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
The young man said, “It’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.”
1. It has never been more true to say that a dog is a man's best friend.
2. In response, the dog bit the intruder who was attacking his owner.
3. Last Tuesday night, a dog and his owner were asleep in their home.
4. An intruder broke into the house in the early hours of the morning.
Using the sentences above, which of the following sentence orders best forms an organized, logical paragraph?
3,4,2,1
Which of the following sentences about a paragraph's concluding sentence is true?
It summarizes the paragraph's main point.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage?
If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.
Which of the following statements about a paragraph's topic sentence is true?
It summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.
Which of the following sentences requires a citation?
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a complex sentence structure?
She wanted to go to the beach after she left work.
Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization?
The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.
According to the prefix "sub-", which of the following words defines "subterranean"?
Underground
Which of the following sentences would most likely be found in an email from a professor to her biology students at a college?
Research groups from the 10:30 a.m. Tuesday class should meet in the library this week.
1) Initially, we constructed experiments that explored new relationships among six major systems of the human body: circulatory, digestive, muscular, nervous, reproductive, and respiratory.
2) We believe that this work will revolutionize our understanding of human behavior.
3) Then, we discovered, through a series of curious events and calculations, that these systems were all intricately involved in a kind of psychic economy.
4) Our experimental research project has focused on what we call the Psycho-Physical Performance Scale.
5) Therefore, we ultimately chose to classify different triggers of human actions and productions according to these new relationships.
Which of the following best orders these sentences to form a well-organized paragraph?
1, 3, 4, 2, 5
ATI TEAS Version 7-English and Language Usage
Which of the following is a step in the proofreading process?
Checking for spelling
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage.
"The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and the farmer didn't harvest as expected."
Which of the following parts of speech describes the word "incredibly" as used in the sentence
Adverb
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement?
The boy or the girls come to school late.
Which of the following is the final step of the writing process?
Editing
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
I like my job, but I like this more.
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
Since time was running short, I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a compound sentence structure?
He liked to cook at home, but she preferred to eat at restaurants.
Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint.
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
A working student's best friend is her phone.
"October arrived, and the air started to change. The mornings
were chilly when Lydia heard about the Halloween costume contest.
Every year there was a costume contest, and this year, Lydia wanted to
participate."
Which of the following is the likely
source of the passage above?
A short story
Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement?
Physics is a difficult subject to learn.
Which of the following sentences correctly employs standard English spelling
The building's height was exceeded by its width.
The gist of the saying went something like this: If a person wants to get ahead in life, you have to be willing to work for it. Which of the following language conventions is violated in the sentence above?
Pronoun-antecedent agreement
Which of the following actions takes place first during the writing process
Creating ideas
Which of the following is an example of accidental plagiarism?
Forgetting to include an in-text citation for information
Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement?
Statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics is often misleading.
The very lively lady was riding a beautiful parade float.
Which of the following parts of speech is the word "lively" in the sentence above?
Adjective
Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement?
The tennis balls roll into the parking lot.
In the word "circumnavigation," the Latin prefix "circum" means to move in which of the following directions?
Around
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A carpenter must use certain tools - hammers, saws, chisels - to finish a job.
According to the prefix "pre-", which of the following words defines "preliminary"?
Introductory
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
"I have to leave!" she said.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses transition word?
Gilda is a hardworking student; therefore, she earned a good grade on her essay.
Which of the following is true of conclusions?
They restate the argument.
Which of the following sentences contains formal language, rather than informal language?
The blue-footed booby is a magnificent specimen.
"The skies are clear, and I predict no rain in the
____________future," the weather reporter announced.
Which
word is best suited to fill the underlined gap?
Foreseeable
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.
Because of all your running around, their clients are confused about whose in charge, and the company is losing its competitive edge. Which of the following contractions should be used to correct the error in the sentence above?
who's
Which of the following sentences is the most formal in style?
I am applying to this internship to gain experience with your company.
Which of the following sentences is the least formal in style?
I've got a ton of experience with computers from school.
Surely, he thought, I can't trust this enticing yet dubious offer, although I could use the opportunity more than I'd like to admit. Which of the following parts of speech is the word "although"?
Conjunction
In which of the following places can you find the thesis statement of an essay?
Introduction
Wow, that was a fast car!
Which of the following parts of speech is the word "Wow" in the sentence above?
Interjection
Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization?
The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise
Which of the following sentences supports the following thesis statement?
Organic gardening can be as simple or complex as you choose to make it.
Organic gardening ranges from basic composting to a chemical analysis of the soil.
According to the prefix "in-" which of the following words defines "incredulous"?
Disbelieving
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
We sat down to eat our meal outside; the night was beautiful.
Which of the following is an example of second-person narrative voice?
You go to the window because someone is knocking insistently on the front door
"The top-secret blueprints were for an intergalactic spaceship."
Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix "inter-" as used in the sentence above?
Among
Which of the following options is the correct spelling of the plural form of "crisis"?
Crises
Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint.
According to the prefix "inter-," which of the following phrases defines "interplanetary"?
Between planets
Which of the following situations is an example of plagiarism?
A student includes verbatim sections of text from her own previously published work without citation.
Which of the following is the plural spelling of the word "loaf"?
Loaves
Which of the following best describes the peer review process?
It requires time and attention to complete.
Which of the following transitional expressions should a student use to compare two ideas?
Likewise
Singing is my favorite activity.
"Singing" functions as which of the following parts of speech in the sentence above?
Noun
Which of the following is a thesis statement?
Maori culture should receive more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand schools.
For which of the following statements is a citation unnecessary?
Located just outside the state capital, Maxwell College occupies an area with rolling hills.
Which of the following options is correctly punctuated?
The runaway truck, which had been parked on a steep hill, swerved and teetered before jumping a curb and slamming into a tree.
Which of the following is the subject of the sentence below?
Taylor sat under a tree
Taylor
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Although the town appears strikingly dull, most folks say it's a nice place to live.
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
The boys and girl visit my house.
Which of the following prefixes implies duplication when attached to a root word?
re-
Which of the following is the correct definition for the prefix "inter" as used in words like "interstate" or "international?
Between or among
Which of the following is a step in the proofreading process?
Checking for spelling
Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement?
Physics is a difficult subject to learn
Proper sleep is --------------------- to good health
Crucial
Which of the following sentences contains a conjunction?
I finished mowing the lawn and I took a long nap
Which of the following sentences uses the correct capitalization?
The Red Cross is a liaison for the families of soldiers stationed in other countries, acting as a go-between for separated spouses, parents, and children
Which of the following is the adverb in the sentence below?
The athletic women ran swiftly across the field
Swiftly
In which of the following situations is it most appropriate to use informal language?
A text message to a friend from class
Based on an analysis of word structure, which of the following is the meaning of the word "bibliophile"?
Book lover
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
Foreign
Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
The student wrote too slowly to finish the exam, but he has always been a slow writer.
Which of the following is the OBJECT of the preposition in the sentence below?
Martha laughed at the clown
clown
Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization?
The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise
Which of the following sentences requires a citation?
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
I walked all three dogs around the park this morning
Which of the following is the meaning of "wellness" according to the suffix
The state of being well
Which of the following transitional expressions should a student use to show sequence?
Similarly
Which of the following statements about a paragraph's topic sentence is true?
It summaries the main idea of the paragraph
According to the prefix “sub-”, which of the following words defines “subterranean”
Underground
The class is nervous about ------------- first exam
its
Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper pronoun-antecedent agreement?
if a person wants to travel to the moon, she must get a job at a space technology station.
Which of the following prefixes attached to a root word would be part of a sequence of events?
Post-
in the word "circumnavigation," the Latin prefix "circum" means to move in the following directions
Around
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
Since time was running short, I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up.
The gist of the saying went something like this: if a person wants to get ahead in life, you have to be willing to work for it. Which of the following language conventions is violated in the sentence above?
Punctuation-antecedent agreement
Which of the following transitional expressions should be used to show cause and effect?
Consequently
The graceful dancer moved across the stage as the music began to play Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix "full” as used in the sentence above?
Characterized by
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
In short, we wish to congratulate Kaisha, Markus, and Jayma for making this presentation so interesting and informative
In which of the following situations is it most appropriate to use informal language?
A text message to a friend from class