front 1 Which of the following is a complete sentence? | back 1 I walked all three dogs around the park this morning. |
front 2 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? | back 2 Adverb |
front 3 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. | back 3 However |
front 4 In the word “circumnavigation,” the Latin prefix “circum” means to move in which of the following directions? | back 4 Around |
front 5 Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? | back 5 The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment. |
front 6 Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair? | back 6 The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky |
front 7 Which of the following options is a correct plural spelling? | back 7 Syllabi |
front 8 Which of the following sentences is an example of a third-person narrative voice? | back 8 He was scared when he got on the plane |
front 9 In which of the following situation is a citation needed? | back 9 A student quotes song lyrics to support his point |
front 10 Many _____ books are popular among adults these days. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? | back 10 Children’s |
front 11 Which of the following sentences incorrectly follows the rules of capitalization? | back 11 I plan to enroll in College next year |
front 12 Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization? | back 12 “I loved that show,” he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.” |
front 13 John Smith was the man ________photographed the landscape. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? | back 13 Who |
front 14 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 | back 14 Before |
front 15 Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis? | back 15 It directly states the argument |
front 16 According to the prefix “mal-,” which of the following phrases best defines “malformed”? | back 16 Badly formed |
front 17 Which of the following sentence contains formal language for use in an academic paper? | back 17 Many behavior modification studies use a single-subject research design |
front 18 Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar? | back 18 If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation |
front 19 "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? | back 19 Plumb |
front 20 Which of the following is a compound sentence? | back 20 He ran, but she ran faster |
front 21 Which of the following tasks is appropriate during the final stage of the writing process? | back 21 Checking for punctuation errors |
front 22 Which of the following is the meaning of the word “indiscriminate”? | back 22 Miscellaneous |
front 23 Based upon the affixes, which of the following words could be defined as “the study of humans”? | back 23 Anthropology |
front 24 Which of the following statements about a paragraph’s concluding sentence is true? | back 24 It summarizes the paragraph’s main point |
front 25 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? | back 25 Intercostal, Intercostal |
front 26 Which one of the following sentences contain a dangling modifier? | back 26 My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint |
front 27 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? | back 27 There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk |
front 28 Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? | back 28 The young man said, “It’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.” |
front 29 Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens? | back 29 Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized |
front 30 The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her--------. | back 30 Conscience |
front 31 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? | back 31 A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource |
front 32 Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements in the writing process is correct? | back 32 Thesis statement working should be as specific as possible |
front 33 Everyone knew Sam was ---------------- to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal shelter | back 33 Committed |
front 34 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? | back 34 Adverb |
front 35 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? | back 35 Characterized by |
front 36
Fill in the blanks. | back 36 its |
front 37 Which of the following sentences requires citation? | back 37 There were buffalo in every western territory of the United States as of 1860. |
front 38 "Ouch! I stepped on one of those plastic toy bricks left on the floor again! | back 38 Interjection |
front 39 Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? | back 39 The young man said, “It’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.” |
front 40 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? | back 40 3,4,2,1 |
front 41 Which of the following sentences about a paragraph's concluding sentence is true? | back 41 It summarizes the paragraph's main point. |
front 42 Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage? | back 42 If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation. |
front 43 Which of the following statements about a paragraph's topic sentence is true? | back 43 It summarizes the main idea of the paragraph. |
front 44 Which of the following sentences requires a citation? | back 44 One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. |
front 45 Which of the following sentences correctly uses a complex sentence structure? | back 45 She wanted to go to the beach after she left work. |
front 46 Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization? | back 46 The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains. |
front 47 According to the prefix "sub-", which of the following words defines "subterranean"? | back 47 Underground |
front 48 Which of the following sentences would most likely be found in an email from a professor to her biology students at a college? | back 48 Research groups from the 10:30 a.m. Tuesday class should meet in the library this week. |
front 49 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? | back 49 1, 3, 4, 2, 5 |
front 50 ATI TEAS Version 7-English and Language Usage Which of the following is a step in the proofreading process? | back 50 Checking for spelling |
front 51 Which of the following sentences is written correctly? | back 51 The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage. |
front 52 "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 | back 52 Adverb |
front 53 Which of the following is a complete sentence? | back 53 I walked all three dogs around the park this morning. |
front 54 Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement? | back 54 The boy or the girls come to school late. |
front 55 Which of the following is the final step of the writing process? | back 55 Editing |
front 56 Which of the following is a compound sentence? | back 56 I like my job, but I like this more. |
front 57 Which of the following is a complex sentence? | back 57 Since time was running short, I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up. |
front 58 Which of the following sentences correctly uses a compound sentence structure? | back 58 He liked to cook at home, but she preferred to eat at restaurants. |
front 59 Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier? | back 59 My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint. |
front 60 Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? | back 60 A working student's best friend is her phone. |
front 61 "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." | back 61 A short story |
front 62 Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement? | back 62 Physics is a difficult subject to learn. |
front 63 Which of the following sentences correctly employs standard English spelling | back 63 The building's height was exceeded by its width. |
front 64 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? | back 64 Pronoun-antecedent agreement |
front 65 Which of the following actions takes place first during the writing process | back 65 Creating ideas |
front 66 Which of the following is an example of accidental plagiarism? | back 66 Forgetting to include an in-text citation for information |
front 67 Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement? | back 67 Statistics is an interesting subject. However, statistics is often misleading. |
front 68 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? | back 68 Adjective |
front 69 Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement? | back 69 The tennis balls roll into the parking lot. |
front 70 In the word "circumnavigation," the Latin prefix "circum" means to move in which of the following directions? | back 70 Around |
front 71 Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? | back 71 A carpenter must use certain tools - hammers, saws, chisels - to finish a job. |
front 72 According to the prefix "pre-", which of the following words defines "preliminary"? | back 72 Introductory |
front 73 Which of the following sentences is written correctly? | back 73 "I have to leave!" she said. |
front 74 Which of the following sentences correctly uses transition word? | back 74 Gilda is a hardworking student; therefore, she earned a good grade on her essay. |
front 75 Which of the following is true of conclusions? | back 75 They restate the argument. |
front 76 Which of the following sentences contains formal language, rather than informal language? | back 76 The blue-footed booby is a magnificent specimen. |
front 77
"The skies are clear, and I predict no rain in the
____________future," the weather reporter announced. | back 77 Foreseeable |
front 78 Which of the following is a complete sentence? | back 78 I walked all three dogs around the park this morning. |
front 79 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? | back 79 who's |
front 80 Which of the following sentences is the most formal in style? | back 80 I am applying to this internship to gain experience with your company. |
front 81 Which of the following sentences is the least formal in style? | back 81 I've got a ton of experience with computers from school. |
front 82 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"? | back 82 Conjunction |
front 83 In which of the following places can you find the thesis statement of an essay? | back 83 Introduction |
front 84 Wow, that was a fast car! Which of the following parts of speech is the word "Wow" in the sentence above? | back 84 Interjection |
front 85 Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization? | back 85 The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise |
front 86 Which of the following sentences supports the following thesis statement? Organic gardening can be as simple or complex as you choose to make it. | back 86 Organic gardening ranges from basic composting to a chemical analysis of the soil. |
front 87 According to the prefix "in-" which of the following words defines "incredulous"? | back 87 Disbelieving |
front 88 Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? | back 88 We sat down to eat our meal outside; the night was beautiful. |
front 89 Which of the following is an example of second-person narrative voice? | back 89 You go to the window because someone is knocking insistently on the front door |
front 90 "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? | back 90 Among |
front 91 Which of the following options is the correct spelling of the plural form of "crisis"? | back 91 Crises |
front 92 Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier? | back 92 My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint. |
front 93 According to the prefix "inter-," which of the following phrases defines "interplanetary"? | back 93 Between planets |
front 94 Which of the following situations is an example of plagiarism? | back 94 A student includes verbatim sections of text from her own previously published work without citation. |
front 95 Which of the following is the plural spelling of the word "loaf"? | back 95 Loaves |
front 96 Which of the following best describes the peer review process? | back 96 It requires time and attention to complete. |
front 97 Which of the following transitional expressions should a student use to compare two ideas? | back 97 Likewise |
front 98 Singing is my favorite activity. "Singing" functions as which of the following parts of speech in the sentence above? | back 98 Noun |
front 99 Which of the following is a thesis statement? | back 99 Maori culture should receive more emphasis in the history curriculum of New Zealand schools. |
front 100 For which of the following statements is a citation unnecessary? | back 100 Located just outside the state capital, Maxwell College occupies an area with rolling hills. |
front 101 Which of the following options is correctly punctuated? | back 101 The runaway truck, which had been parked on a steep hill, swerved and teetered before jumping a curb and slamming into a tree. |
front 102 Which of the following is the subject of the sentence below? Taylor sat under a tree | back 102 Taylor |
front 103 Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? | back 103 Although the town appears strikingly dull, most folks say it's a nice place to live. |
front 104 Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? | back 104 The boys and girl visit my house. |
front 105 Which of the following prefixes implies duplication when attached to a root word? | back 105 re- |
front 106 Which of the following is the correct definition for the prefix "inter" as used in words like "interstate" or "international? | back 106 Between or among |
front 107 Which of the following is a step in the proofreading process? | back 107 Checking for spelling |
front 108 Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement? | back 108 Physics is a difficult subject to learn |
front 109 Proper sleep is --------------------- to good health | back 109 Crucial |
front 110 Which of the following sentences contains a conjunction? | back 110 I finished mowing the lawn and I took a long nap |
front 111 Which of the following sentences uses the correct capitalization? | back 111 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 |
front 112 Which of the following is the adverb in the sentence below? The athletic women ran swiftly across the field | back 112 Swiftly |
front 113 In which of the following situations is it most appropriate to use informal language? | back 113 A text message to a friend from class |
front 114 Based on an analysis of word structure, which of the following is the meaning of the word "bibliophile"? | back 114 Book lover |
front 115 Which of the following words is spelled correctly? | back 115 Foreign |
front 116 Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier? | back 116 My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint |
front 117 Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? | back 117 The student wrote too slowly to finish the exam, but he has always been a slow writer. |
front 118 Which of the following is the OBJECT of the preposition in the sentence below? Martha laughed at the clown | back 118 clown |
front 119 Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization? | back 119 The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise |
front 120 Which of the following sentences requires a citation? | back 120 One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. |
front 121 Which of the following is a complete sentence? | back 121 I walked all three dogs around the park this morning |
front 122 Which of the following is the meaning of "wellness" according to the suffix | back 122 The state of being well |
front 123 Which of the following transitional expressions should a student use to show sequence? | back 123 Similarly |
front 124 Which of the following statements about a paragraph's topic sentence is true? | back 124 It summaries the main idea of the paragraph |
front 125 According to the prefix “sub-”, which of the following words defines “subterranean” | back 125 Underground |
front 126 The class is nervous about ------------- first exam | back 126 its |
front 127 Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper pronoun-antecedent agreement? | back 127 if a person wants to travel to the moon, she must get a job at a space technology station. |
front 128 Which of the following prefixes attached to a root word would be part of a sequence of events? | back 128 Post- |
front 129 in the word "circumnavigation," the Latin prefix "circum" means to move in the following directions | back 129 Around |
front 130 Which of the following is a complex sentence? | back 130 Since time was running short, I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up. |
front 131 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? | back 131 Punctuation-antecedent agreement |
front 132 Which of the following transitional expressions should be used to show cause and effect? | back 132 Consequently |
front 133 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? | back 133 Characterized by |
front 134 Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? | back 134 In short, we wish to congratulate Kaisha, Markus, and Jayma for making this presentation so interesting and informative |
front 135 In which of the following situations is it most appropriate to use informal language? | back 135 A text message to a friend from class |