TSI ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
ASSESSMENT 2026 SENTENCE STRUCTURE
AND GRAMMAR PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
◉ dismissive (adj.)
Answer: feeling or showing that something is unworthy of
consideration; disregard
◉ earnest (adj.)
Answer: serious, intense, and sincere
◉ ecstatic (adj.)
Answer: feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful
excitement
◉ equivocal (adj.)
Answer: open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
◉ exasperated (adj.)
Answer: frustrated; annoyed
, ◉ incredulous (adj.)
Answer: disbelieving; skeptical
◉ indignant (adj.)
Answer: filled with resentment or anger over something unjust,
unworthy, or mean
◉ indulgent (adj.)
Answer: yielding to the wishes or demands of others; lenient
◉ intrigued (adj.)
Answer: interested and curious; fascinated
◉ ironic (adj.)
Answer: unexpected
◉ mocking (adj.)
Answer: treating with contempt or ridicule; making fun of
◉ nonchalant (adj.)
Answer: calm; casual; cool and confident
ASSESSMENT 2026 SENTENCE STRUCTURE
AND GRAMMAR PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
◉ dismissive (adj.)
Answer: feeling or showing that something is unworthy of
consideration; disregard
◉ earnest (adj.)
Answer: serious, intense, and sincere
◉ ecstatic (adj.)
Answer: feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful
excitement
◉ equivocal (adj.)
Answer: open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous
◉ exasperated (adj.)
Answer: frustrated; annoyed
, ◉ incredulous (adj.)
Answer: disbelieving; skeptical
◉ indignant (adj.)
Answer: filled with resentment or anger over something unjust,
unworthy, or mean
◉ indulgent (adj.)
Answer: yielding to the wishes or demands of others; lenient
◉ intrigued (adj.)
Answer: interested and curious; fascinated
◉ ironic (adj.)
Answer: unexpected
◉ mocking (adj.)
Answer: treating with contempt or ridicule; making fun of
◉ nonchalant (adj.)
Answer: calm; casual; cool and confident