(LATEST UPDATE!!!) TEAS 7
English and Language Usage
ACTUAL TEAS 7 ENGLISH AND LANGUAGE USAGE
50 Questions with Detailed Explanations
Question 1
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) Neither the nurses nor the doctor were available.
B) Neither the nurses nor the doctor was available.
C) Neither the nurse nor the doctors was available.
D) Neither the nurses nor the doctors was available.
💡 EXPLANATION
When using "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Since "doctor"
(singular) is closest to the verb, we use the singular verb "was." This is called the
proximity rule in subject-verb agreement.
✓ CLINICAL TIP
In medical documentation, precise grammar ensures clear communication. Always
make your subject and verb agree to avoid ambiguity in patient records.
Question 2
Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
A) The team of physicians are meeting today.
B) The team of physicians is meeting today.
C) The team of physicians were meeting today.
D) The teams of physician is meeting today.
, Collective nouns like "team" are treated as singular when acting as a unit. Even though the team
consists of multiple physicians, "team" itself is singular and requires the singular verb "is."
Question 3
Which sentence uses the correct pronoun case?
A) Between you and I, this diagnosis seems incorrect.
English and Language Usage
ACTUAL TEAS 7 ENGLISH AND LANGUAGE USAGE
50 Questions with Detailed Explanations
Question 1
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) Neither the nurses nor the doctor were available.
B) Neither the nurses nor the doctor was available.
C) Neither the nurse nor the doctors was available.
D) Neither the nurses nor the doctors was available.
💡 EXPLANATION
When using "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the subject closest to it. Since "doctor"
(singular) is closest to the verb, we use the singular verb "was." This is called the
proximity rule in subject-verb agreement.
✓ CLINICAL TIP
In medical documentation, precise grammar ensures clear communication. Always
make your subject and verb agree to avoid ambiguity in patient records.
Question 2
Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
A) The team of physicians are meeting today.
B) The team of physicians is meeting today.
C) The team of physicians were meeting today.
D) The teams of physician is meeting today.
, Collective nouns like "team" are treated as singular when acting as a unit. Even though the team
consists of multiple physicians, "team" itself is singular and requires the singular verb "is."
Question 3
Which sentence uses the correct pronoun case?
A) Between you and I, this diagnosis seems incorrect.
