TEAS 7 Science Exam Questions and Answers

ATI TEAS 7 - English & Language Usage 1. Which of the following sentences contains a homophone? A.) Each evening, the young woman walked alone on the canal path. B.) As water is heated up, it slowly begins to expand. C.) By Sunday, they were ready to raze the old building, and everyone gathered to watch. D.) The previous tenant had been a chemistry teacher.: C.) By Sunday, they were ready to raze the old building, and everyone gathered to watch. 2. Which of the following words is written correctly in its plural form? A.) Chieves B.) Prooves C.) Razores D.) Halves: D.) Halves 3. Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence? A.) The moonlight glowed white on the roof next door, and the sky was a gentle summer blue. B.) The raspberries we just picked from the garden are ripe, and sweet. C.) She spent all afternoon studying for the biology test; but she neglected to work on her psychology paper. D.) The man often drew sketches in his room but he never liked to show his art to anyone.: A.) The moonlight glowed white on the roof next door, and the sky was a gentle summer blue. 4. Which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation of a quotation? A.) "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica, "if you didn't want him to run into Blayne." B.) "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica. "If you didn't want him to run into Blayne." C.) You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica "if you didn't want him to run into Blayne." D.) "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica, "If you didn't want him to run into Blayne.": A.) "You should have never invited Shane to that party," said Jessica, "if you didn't want him to run into Blayne." 5. Which of the following punctuation marks correctly completes the sen- tence below? I need an assistant who can do the following input data, edit reports, and maintain the website. A.) ; B.) : C.) , D.) .: B.) : 6. Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sen- tence below? She put down her glasses, and her book; the train was starting to enter the long, dark tunnel. A.) The semicolon after "book" B.) The comma after "long" C.) The comma after "glasses" D.) The period at the end of the sentence: C.) The comma after "glasses" 7. Please don't take what I said so personally. Which of the following parts of speech is "personally" as used in the sentence above? A.) Article B.) Adjective C.) Verb D.) Adverb: D.) Adverb 8. He had to fill out a health history before seeing the doctor. A.) questionnaire B.) questionaire C.) questionnare D.) questionairre: A.) questionnaire 9. Which of the following sentences contains an indirect object? A.) Melissa walked to the grocery store for milk. B.) Dante skimmed the magazine while waiting in the lobby. C.) Jorge assigned the class some math problems. D.) Sara went to the movie with Amal.: C.) Jorge assigned the class some math problems. 10. The plump old white cat basked in the warm sunlight. Which of the following options correctly punctuates the sentence above? A.) The plump, old, white cat basked in the warm sunlight B.) The plump, old, white, cat basked in the warm sunlight C.) The plump, old white cat basked in the warm sunlight. D.) The plump old white cat, basked in the warm sunlight.: A.) The plump, old, white cat basked in the warm sunlight. 11. Which of the following words is spelled correctly? A.) Miniscool B.) Minature C.) Maintainance D.) Millennium: D.) Millennium 12. Which of the following options contains a possessive pronoun? A.) If the patient chooses to leave, let them know the right to do so is theirs. B.) When we support patients in these ways, the hospital's mission is accom- plished. C.) Take personal items to the front desk once you are finished. D.) This hospital has some problems, no doubt.: A.) If the patient chooses to leave, let them know the right to do so is theirs. 13. Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about gingivitis is the topic sentence? A.) Gingivitis can be reversed by daily brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings. B.) Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease, in which bacteria causes inflammation of the gums. C.) With gingivitis, the gums become red and swollen and van bleed easily. D.) If left untreated, gingivitis can cause periodontitis, in which the gums pull away from the teeth, and can eventually lead to infection and bone loss.: B.) Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease, in which bacteria causes inflammation of the gums. 14. Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about yoga is the topic sentence? A.) The word "yoga" was mentioned in the Vedas, a collection of texts con- taining songs, mantras, and rituals used by Vedic priests. B.) By the late 1800s, yoga masters from India began to travel to the West, attracting followers. C.) After a few hundred years, Yoga masters rejected the teachings of the ancient Vedas and embraced the physical body as the means to achieve enlightenment. D.) The practice of yoga first developed in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago.: D.) The practice of yoga first developed in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago. 15. Which of the following examples from the paragraph about the Silk Road is a transition sentence? A.) The Silk Road got its name from Chinese silk, which was a major item traded along the route. B.) However, there were many other important trade items, some of which would end up changing the world forever. C.) Because the Silk Road was not just one single road, historians also use the term "Silk Routes" to describe the network. D.) The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that stretched from China through India all the way to Africa, Greece, Rome, and Great Britain.: B.) However, there were many other important trade items, some of which would end up changing the world forever. 16. Which of the following is the correct sequence to place the following sentences to construct a well-organized paragraph? I. Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, felt President McKinley symbolized the injus- tice of American Society. II. Czolgosz shot McKinley twice, and President McKinley died a week later from gangrene caused by the bullet wounds. III. On September 6, 1901, President McKinley became the third American president to be assassinated, after Abraham Lincoln and James Garfield. IV. On that September day, President McKinley was at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY, shaking hands with the public.: III, IV, I, II 17. Which of the following is an incomplete sentence? A.) Watch out. B.) In the rose garden out back. C.) I guess that's true. D.) It would take about three weeks.: B.) In the rose garden out back. 18. Which of the following sentences has correct pronoun-antecedent agree- ment? A.) All passengers must show his passport before getting on the internation- al flight. B.) Each of the cats has its own special hiding place inside the house. C.) If the students need my help with this project, he or she can just e-mail me with questions. D.) When the clothes come out of the dryer, it should be folded right away.: B.) Each of the cats has its own special hiding place inside the house. 19. Which of the following options best uses grammar to combine the sen- tences below for clarity? Min Jin roamed around the house. Some days were just like that. Min Jin could not get settled. A.) Because Min Jin roamed around the house, some days were just like that, and she could not get settled. B.) Some days were just like that because Min Jin roamed around the house and could not get settled. C.) Min Jin could not get settles because she roamed around the house and some days are just like that. D.) Min Jin roamed around the house because she could not get settled, but some days were just like that.: D.) Min Jin roamed around the house because she could not get settled, but some days were just like that. 20. Based on the evidence found, electrical stimulation may be a potential therapy for OSAS, warranting further clinical trials. Which of the following is the likely medium for the sentence above? A.) Motivational speech B.) Business memo C.) Scientific journal article D.) Personal Blog: C.) Scientific journal article 21. Wow, I can't believe that beret I was planning to buy is 100 bucks. Which of the following words from the sentence above is slang? A.) Wow B.) bucks C.) can't D.) beret: B.) bucks 22. Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agree- ment? A.) The lead scientist write the reports; however, all scientists in the group does the research. B.) The lead scientist is the one who writes the reports; however, she is the only one of the scientists who do the research. C.) The lead scientist write the reports; however, she is the only one of the scientists who does the research. D.) The lead scientist is the one who writes the reports; however, every scientist in the group do the research.: B.) The lead scientist is the one who writes the reports; however, she is the only one of the scientists who do the research. 23. Which of the following is a correct thesis statement? A.) President Perez pledged to improve living conditions for all during her well-attended inauguration speech, which drew thunderous applause. B.) President Perez graduated first in her class at Harvard University after defending a capstone project on inequality. C.) President Perez is our greatest leader because her proposal of a universal income will eradicate inequity among citizens. D.) President Perez was interviewed on television in February, where she spoke without commercial interruption for 1 hour.: C.) President Perez is our greatest leader because her proposal of a universal income will eradicate inequity among citizens. 24. In which of the following word pairs does the noun become a verb when the suffix is added? A.) Biology, Biologist B.) Apology, Apologize C.) Happy, Happily D.) Mineral, Mineralogy: B.) Apology, Apologize 25. Based on an examination of word parts, which of the following words means "abnormality of movement"? A.) Dyskinesia B.) Hyperkinesia C.) Akinesia D.) Hypokinesia: A.) Dyskinesia 26. Based on an examination of word parts, which of the following words means "above the kidney"? A.) Interrenal B.) Subrenal C.) Intrarenal D.) Suprarenal: D.) Suprarenal 27. In which of the following words does the suffix make the root word an adjective? A.) Created B.) Pointing C.) Childlike D.) Suburbanite: C.) Childlike 28. Which of the following situations requires the inclusion of a citation? A.) The author is stating an opinion about a new biography of Abraham Lincoln. B.) The author is describing a trip she took to Abraham Lincoln's birthplace. C.) The author is quoting another author's opinion about a new biography of Abraham Lincoln. D.) The author is describing a play she saw about Abraham Lincoln.: C.) The author is quoting another author's opinion about a new biography of Abraham Lincoln. 29. Which of the following pieces of writing should include citations? A.) A comparison of the language used in two different Shakespeare plays B.) A news article describing a burglary C.) A description of your favorite play D.) a personal essay about your lifelong interest in marine biology.: A.) A comparison of the language used in two different Shakespeare plays 30. Which of the following statements correctly describes the prewriting stage of the writing process? A.) The works cited page of a paper is finalized during the prewriting stage. B.) The first draft of a paper is written during the prewriting stage. C.) Mind mapping and free writing occur during the prewriting stage. D.) Copy editing and proofreading happen during the prewriting stage.: C.) Mind mapping and free writing occur during the prewriting stage. 31. Based on the word parts, which of the following is a synonym for superla- tive? A.) Relevant B.) Surprising C.) Excellent D.) Unimportant: C.) Excellent 32. Which of the following best defines the word circumvent? A.) To go around B.) To go under C.) To come near D.) To come through: A.) To go around 33. Which of the following defines the word "omnipotent"? A.) Well-worn B.) Overreaching C.) All-powerful D.) Angry: C.) All-powerful 34. The glittering lights in the garden were meant to entrance the guests as they arrived. What is the meaning of the homograph "entrance" as used in the sentence above. A.) enter B.) passage C.) opportunity D.) enchant: D.) enchant 35. Which of the following compound sentences is punctuated correctly? A.) The Forlows would be spending two weeks in Greece, and Turkey. B.) She was awake the minute the sun came up; though she had been up late the night before. C.) Diana stepped out into the rain but she had to turn immediately back inside for an umbrella D.) Aziz was astonished; he had never horses in the wild before.: D.) Aziz was astonished; he had never horses in the wild before. 36. Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence? Otto, somewhat abruptly, got up out of his chair, and just like that; headed into the next room. A.) The comma after "Otto: B.) The semicolon after "that" C.) The comma after "abruptly" D.) The comma after "chair": B.) The semicolon after "that" 37. The hike became increasingly difficult as we got closer to the top of the mountain. Which of the following parts of speech is "increasingly" as used in the sentence above? A.) Adjective B.) Interjection C.) Verb D.) Adverb: D.) Adverb 38. His skill on the soccer field made him an member of the team. A.) indispensible B.) indespensable C.) indespensible D.) indispensable: D.) indispensable 39. Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization? A.) That was amazing," She said. "I can't believe we almost missed it." B.) "That was amazing ," she said; "I can't believe we almost missed it." C.) "That was amazing." She said. "I can't believe we almost missed it." D.) "That was amazing," she said. "I can't believe we almost missed it.": D.) "That was amazing," she said. "I can't believe we almost missed it." 40. Which of the following sentences used correct punctuation for a posses- sive noun? A.) The baby's bibs were covered in pureed food. B.) Sarah's and Claire business was thriving in its new location. C.) A multitude of clients' complaints filled the comment box. D.) A busy workers' best tool is a good plan.: C.) A multitude of clients' com- plaints filled the comment box. 41. Which of the following sentences is spelled correctly? A.) He always adds insightful, relevant remarks to the conversation. B.) Her comments was revelant to the class discussion. C.) His remakrs were not relevent to the current situation. D.) Her suggestion has no relavance to issues discussed at the conference.- : A.) He always adds insightful, relevant remarks to the conversation. 42. This plant was developed based upon previous years' data, tracking trends in revenues and expenses. I includes a five-month track of sales, accounts receivable and payable, and inventory from a year-end benchmark. Based on the language in the passage above, which of the following conclu- sions can be reached about the writer? A.) The writer is a college student writing a first draft of a paper. B.) the writer is a researcher writing for a medical journal. C.) The writer is a professional in a business environment. D.) The writer is an author of literature.: C.) The writer is a professional in a business environment. 43. Which of the following sentences from a paragraph about sun-dried tomatoes is a transition sentence? A.) Sun-dried tomatoes, either in olive oil or plain, add a great flavor to many dishes. B.) Once you have decided what tomatoes to use, there are three different methods for drying them. C.) You can use any variety of tomato, but the drying times will vary based on the water content. D.) It is actually easy to make your own sun-dried tomatoes at home without any special equipment.: B.) Once you have decided what tomatoes to use, there are three different methods for drying them. 44. Frida Kahlo, a Mexican printer known for her striking self- portraits, lived from 1907 to 1954. The Mexican Revolution began in 1910, when Frida Kahlo was three years old. After a serious accident, which left her in a body cast for three months, Kahlo began to paint. Of Kahlo's 55 self-portraits, many depict the pain she suffered after her accident. Which of the following sentences from the paragraph above does not belong in a wellorganized paragraph? A.) The Mexican Revolution began in 1910, when Frida Kahlo was three years old. B.) Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter known for her striking self-portraits, lived from 1907 to 1954. C.) After a serious accident, which left her in a body cast for three months, Frida Kahlo began to paint. D.) Of Frida Kahlo's 55 self-portraits, many depict the pain she suffered after her accident.: A.) The Mexican Revolution began in 1910, when Frida Kahlo was three years old. 45. The Great Fire of London of 1666 burned through the city of London for four days straight. The Great Fire started at a bakery on Pudding Lane and spread west across the city. A year before the Great Fire, a terrible epidemic killed about a sixth of London's inhabitants. It is estimated that the Great Fire burned 70,000 homes of the 80,000 inhabitants of London. Which of the following sentences from the paragraph above does not belong in a wellorganized paragraph? A.) t is estimated that the Great Fire burned 70,000 homes of the 80,000 inhabitants of London. B.) The Great Fire of London of 1666 burned through the city of London for four days straight. C.) The Great Fire started at a bakery