Teas 2024

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.

A.

Therefore

B.

Indeed

C.

However

D.

Especially

However

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 the speech describes the word "incredibly" used in the sentence above?
a. preposition
b. adjective
c. adverb
d. pronoun

c. adverb

The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her--------.

A.

Concience

B.

Consceince

C.

Consciense

D.

Conscience

Conscience

Numerous studies have confirmed that a brisk walk 30 minutes each day is 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?

A. One of the easiest ways to lose inches is to take a walk on a daily basis.

B. Exercise does not have to be difficult; consider walking.

C. There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.

D. If you want to get in shape, the first step is to get moving.

C. There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.

Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?

A.

“I loved that show,” He said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”

B.

“I loved that show,” he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”

C.

“I loved that show.” he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”

D.

“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."

. 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?

A. Before

B. Beyond

C. Against

D. After

A. Before

Which of the following sentences correctly uses apostrophes?
A. Our home's roof needs repairing.
B. My grandparents's families are coming to town for the holidays.
C. There are many parks' located across the country.
D. All of the womens thing's were lost at sea.

A. Our home's roof needs repairing.

John Smith was the man ____ photographed the landscape. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

A. Who

B. Which

C. Whom

D. That

A. Who

Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?

A. Set the hatching area temperature to 950 F, reducing it by 50 each week after the chicks arrive
.B. 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.
C. Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized.
D. Make sure the chicks have plenty of clean water in shallow containers, giving them sugar water on their first day for a boost of energy.

C. Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized.

Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis?
A. It is a viewpoint endorsed by one's professor.
B. It directly states the argument.
C. It reflects the opinions of most people.
D. A reasonable argument cannot be made against it.

B. It directly states the argument.

Which of the following statements about a paragraph concluding sentence is true?
A. It gives information that opposes the topic sentence
B. It summarizes the paragraph's main point
C. It gives supporting details for the topic sentence
D. It summarizes the essay's main point.

B. It summarizes the paragraph's main point

Many ------ books are popular among adults these days.
Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?
A. . Children's
B. Childrens's
C. Childrens'
D. Childrens

A. Children's

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?
A. Intracostal
B. Intravenous
C. Intervenous
D. Intercostal

Intercostal

Which of the following is a compound sentence?
A. Swimming is extremely fun.
B. I don't like to run or swim.
C. He will not run today.
D. He ran, but she ran faster.

D. He ran, but she ran faster.

1. Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization?
A. Even though he moved to New York, he was born in a Western town.
B. I plan to enroll in College next year.
C. The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise.
D. The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.

C. The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage?A. If any fewer people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation.
B. If any less people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.
C. If any less people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation.
D. If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.

D. If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. The young man asked, "Have you read "The Hobbit"?
B. The young man yelled, "Oh what a wonderful day to go see the seals'."
C. The young man said, "It's a nice day to take a walk in the park."
D. The young man exclaimed, "Wow, what fun we had today?"

C. The young man said, "It's a nice day to take a walk in the park."

Based upon the affixes, which of the following words could be defined as "the study of humans"?
a. Biology
b. Philanthropy
c. Anthropomorphism
d. Anthropology

d. Anthropology

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 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. There are other benefits of knitting, too.
B. The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing.
C. A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource.
D. It helped me

C. A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource.

Which of the following statements about thesis statement is correct?
A-It is the secondary idea in a piece of writing
B-It is the central idea in a piece of writing
C-It has been proven by the scientific community
D-It is a fact

B-It is the central idea in a piece of writing