ATI TEAS Exam 1
- Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a country fair?
The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky.
I think the country fair should encourage more people to enter its baking and gardening competitions
There were more than 25 entries in the livestock competition
On Friday evening, join us for the parade through downtown, ending at the fairgrounds.
- 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
Preposition
Adjective
Verb
- 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
Preposition
Adjective
Pronoun
- Which of the following statements about a paragraph’s concluding sentence is true?
It gives information that opposes the topic sentence
It summarizes the paragraph’s main point
It summarizes the essay’s main point.
It gives supporting details for the topic sentence
- Which of the following statements about a thesis statement is correct?
It is a fact
It is the secondary idea in a piece of writing
It has been proven by the scientific community
It is the central idea in a piece of writing
- Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment
The handle was loose and could of fallen off at any moment
The handle was lose and could have fallen off at any moment
The handle was lose and could of fallen off at any moment.
- Based upon the affixes , which of the following words could be defined as “the study of humans” ?
Anthropomorphism
Biology
Anthropology
Philanthropy
- Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis?
It directly states the argument
A reasonable argument cannot be made against it
It reflects the opinions of most people
It is a viewpoint endorsed by one’s professor
9 Which of the following is a compound sentence?
He will not run today
He ran, but she ran faster
I don’t like to run or swim
Swimming is extremely fun.
10 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?
Intracostal
Intercostal
Intravenous
Intervenous
- Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly ?
The young man said, “It’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.”
The young man yelled, “Oh what a wonderful day to go see the seals’,”
The young man asked, “Have you read “The Hobbt”?
The young man exclaimed, “Wow, what fun we had today”!
- Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes?
There are many parks’ located across the country
Our home’s roof needs repairing
All the womens thing’s were lost at sea
My grandparents’s families are coming to town for the holidays.
- Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a country fair?
The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky.
I think the country fair should encourage more people to enter its baking and gardening competitions
There were more than 25 entries in the livestock competition
On Friday evening, join us for the parade through downtown, ending at the fairgrounds.
- Which of the following sentence demonstrates correct grammar and usage?
If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation
If any fewer people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation
If any less people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation
If any less people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation
- John Smith was the man ______ photographed the landscape.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
Who
That
Whom
Which
- In which of the following situations is a citation needed?
A student quotes song lyrics to support his point.
A professor teaches a concept from a book she wrote
A writer states a well-known and accepted fact
A speaker recites an original poem
- I had to wrack my brain and plum the 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?
Rack
Plumb
Fowl
Vse
- 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 stitch is so relaxing. Researchers say it can have the same benefits as medication. 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 hobby, perhaps you should give knitting a try.
Which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of the paragraph above?
The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing
It helped me pay attention during lectures
A ball of wool holds so much potential, and it also a sustainable resource
There are other health benefits of knitting, too.
- Which of the following options is the correct plural spelling
Thesis
Datum
Syllabi
Parenthesi
- Everyone knew Sam was __________ to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal shelter
Committed
Committed
Committed
commited
21 Which of the following sentence contains formal language for use in an academic paper?
I think that past lit reviews support my hypothesis
The data analysis results don’t support the rejection of the null hypothesis
The participants in the study included guys aged 25 to 35 years living in Kansas.
Many behavior modification studies use a single-subject research design
22 Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statement in the writing process is correct?
The thesis statement should appear only at the end of a paper
Supporting evidence is not needed when the thesis statement is an opinion
The written work should disprove the thesis statement
Thesis statement wording should be as specific as possible
- Which of the following sentences is an example of third-person narrative voice?
I went to the store for some basic items
He was scared when he got on the plane
You have always been very meaningful to me
We love sightseeing in our national parks
- Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization?
I plan to enroll in College next year
The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise
The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains
Even tough he moved to New York, he was born in a Western town.
- Which of the following tasks is appropriate during the final stage of the writing process
Providing logical transitions
Establishing a clear claim
Supporting the main argument
Checking for punctuation errors.
26 which of the following is a complex sentence
When Jung-hoon found a set on the bus, he hoped he would have a quiet ride
Jung-hoon and Cho decreased their carbon footprint
Both the bus and Jung-hoon were running late
Jung-hoon waited for the bus ad when the bus didn’t appear, he wasn’t sure it would, so he walked to the next bus stop.
- According to the prefix “mal, “ which of the following phrases best defines “malformed” ?
Partially formed
Formed under
Formed within
Badly formed
28 Which of the following sentences does not below in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?
Egg should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized
Set the hatching area temperature to 95F , reducing it by 5 each week after the chickens arrive.
Giving the chicks medicated or non medicated food is a controversial choice that you should make after speaking to your supplier or feed store personnel
Make sure the chicks have plenty of clean water in shallow containers giving them sugar on their first day for a boost of energy
- In the word “circumnavigation,” the Latin prefix “circum” means to move in which of the following directions?
Sideways
Around
Forward
Up
- Which of the following is a complete sentence?
When I was young and loved going for runs in the park.
Running through the park before breakfast
Walking with a limp as a result of the thorn.
I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.
- 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.”
“I loved that show,” he said: “It’s my favorite of the year.”
“I loved that show,” he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”
“I loved that show.” he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”
- Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
Adequate lighting is importance for anyone who is studying or reading
Drivers in our state are confused by the outdated driving law
The contented puppy sat by the sleeping young child
My brother hand an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint.
- 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
Against
Beyond
After
- Many _____ books are popular among adults these days.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
Children’s
Childrens’s
Childrens’
childrens
- Which of the following is the meaning of the word “indiscriminate” ?
Distinct
Miscellaneous
Selective
Noisy
36 The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her ______
Conscience
conscience
consciense
Conscience
- 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
Especially
However
Indeed
therefore
