TEAS VI – ENGLISH PRACTICE EXAM ( QUSTIONS & ANSWERS 2021/2022 UPDATE ) Rated A+

TEAS VI – ENGLISH PRACTICE EXAM COMPLETE COVERAGE OF ENGLISH SECTION  Grammar  Sentence structure  Sentence mechanics  Word in contexts  Punctuations  Spelling TEAS Practice Exam – English - Section 1 Grammar 1. In many films, the audience hears about the problem’s of individuals and how those problems are resolved. Which answer below corrects the use of the possessive for the underlined phrase? a. problems b. problems’ c. problemes d. no correction needed 2. Some people plans was to leave the floodplain when the flood hit, abandoning their livestock and property. Which answer below corrects the use of the possessive and verb agreement for the underlined phrase? a. peoples plan b. people plan c. people’s plan d. people’s plans 3. The daughter as heiress of her family business had courage to take on her fathers’ former job. Which answer below corrects the use of the possessive and verb agreement for the underlined phrase? a. no correction needed b. take on her father’s former job c. taking on her fathers former job d. took on her father’s former job 4. To reward her for her honesty in returning the lost item, Eleanor gave Judith ten dollars and wishes her well in her future endeavors. Which answer below corrects the use of verb agreement for the underlined text? a. give, wishes b. gave, wish c. gave, wished d. gives, wished 5. Danika organizes her workload efficiently during her time at the office, which is why she complete her projects in a timely manner. Which answer below corrects the use of verb agreement for the underlined text? a. organizes, completes b. organized, completes c. organizes, completed d. organized, complete 6. She attended the extravagant event on the arm of a prestigious politician, yet her style is nonchalant and her speech was colloquial. Which answer below corrects the use of verb agreement for the underlined text? a. attended, is, is b. attends, is, was c. attends, was, was d. attended, was, was 7. Mark and Sally goes to the event yearly, but this year Sally have a scheduling conflict and needs to decide between the two invitations. Which answer below corrects the use of verb agreement for the underlined text? a. go, have, needs b. goes, have, needs c. go, has, needs d. goes, has, needs 8. People are often late to there next appointment when they try to complete to many tasks in an designated amount of time. Which answer below corrects the usage errors for the underlined text? a. their, too, a b. they’re, to, a c. their, to, an d. there, too, an 9. Individuals in service professions often except that their more likely to contract illnesses then those people who work in offices and have less contact with the public. Which answer below corrects the usage errors for the underlined text? a. no correction needed b. accept, there, then c. accept, they’re, than d. except, they’re, then 10. Ralph Waldo Emerson is considered widely to be the founder of the American Transcendental movement. Which answer below corrects the usage errors for the underlined text? a. Ralph Waldo Emerson is considered widely b. Ralph Waldo Emerson is widely considered c. Ralph Waldo Emerson is considered wide d. Ralph Waldo Emerson considers widely 11. In the hospital chapel, Martin prayed for his wife’s recovery fervently. Which answer below corrects the usage errors for the underlined text? a. Martin prayed for his wife’s recovery fervently. b. fervently Martin prayed for his wife’s recovery. c. Martin prayed for his wife’s fervent recovery. d. Martin fervently prayed for his wife’s recover. 12. (Many, Much) of the sculptures at DeCordova Sculpture Park (makes, make) statements about threats to the Earth’s environment. Which answer below uses the correct pronoun and verb? a. much, make b. many, make c. much, makes d. many, makes 13. In Robert Lobe’s sculpture Environment Impact Statement, the rock and tree (looks, look) like (ghosts, ghost) of nature. a. look, ghost b. looks, ghosts c. looks, ghost d. look, ghosts 14. Lobe, (whose, who) (hammers, hammer) large sheets of aluminum around real trees and rocks, (is, are) warning us about the impact of human technology on nature. a. who, hammer, are b. whose, hammers, are c. who, hammer, are d. who, hammers, is 15. In the shady grove of pine trees at the DeCordova Sculpture Park, six ghostly figures in an installation by the artist Leslie Wilcox (stands, stand) (guard, guards) over the trees. a. stands, guard b. stand, guard c. stands, guards d. stand, guards 16. In Leslie Wilcox’s installation Sentry Stand, the (trunks, trunk) of six pine trees, each clothed in a transparent green dress, (resembles, resemble) silent sentries. a. trunk, resemble b. trunk, resembles c. trunks, resemble d. trunks, resembles 17. The group behind (me, I), missing the point of the artist’s message that we must be protective of nature, (laughs, laugh) at the art work. a. I, laugh b. me, laughs c. me, laugh d. I, laughs 18. One of the most impressive of the environment sculptures (is, are) Lowry Burgess’s The Boundless Cubic Lunar Aperture, (which, that) was actually taken into space aboard a space shuttle in 1989. a. is, that b. are, that c. are, which d. is, which 19. Burgess’s seven-pound cubic box (is, are) now embedded in (an, a) ancient rock ledge. a. are, an b. is, an c. is, a d. are, a 20. I’m happy that several sculptures left to see in the next hour of my tour. a. they’re b. there’s c. their d. there are 21. At the museum café, (neither, not) Ben nor Jim at the table next to me shared (his, their) impressions of the sculptures. a. neither, his b. neither, their c. both, his d. both, their 22. Ben and (I, me) plan to return to the park to revisit the environment sculptures, and I told Ben about the section of the park where (he, you) can see Russian artist Simun’s fascinating sculpture Totem America. a. I, you b. myself, you c. I, he d. myself, he 23. Simun’s sculpture (features, feature’s) plastic containers that once held detergent, bleach, soft drinks, milk and water, but now serve (its, their) new role as symbols of waste. a. features, its b. feature’s, their c. feature’s, its d. features, their 24. Each of the girls at the next table expressed (her, their) intention of writing a (report, reports) on the environmental sculptures at the park. a. her, report b. their, report c. her, reports d. their, reports 25. Choose the letter below that identifies the part of the sentence that contains an error. If a person parks in a metered parking spot, they should expect to pay the amount A B C needed to avoid a fine. D a. A b. B c. C d. D e. No error. 26. Choose the letter below that identifies the part of the sentence that contains an error. Everyone should contribute their idea in order for the group to come to a consensus A B C and make an educated, bipartisan decision. D a. A b. B c. C d. D e. No error. 27. Choose the letter below that identifies the part of the sentence that contains an error. Neither of the players found their equipment for the game, so it necessitated a A B C cancellation of the competition, which was troubling for the fans who had gathered to observe their rivalry. D a. A b. B c. C d. D e. No error. 28. Choose the letter below that identifies the part of the sentence that contains an error. The members of the office wanted to sample the finished product before making a decision about it, but he should not decide without credible information about its A B C D success and cost. a. A b. B c. C d. D e. No error. 29. Choose the letter below that identifies the part of the sentence that contains an error. Someone should really take credit for their career achievements since it can lead to A B C advancement in pay or seniority. D a. A b. B c. C d. D e. No error. 30. Choose the letter below that identifies the part of the sentence that contains an error. I would like to purchase the concert tickets for Howard and I, but their price was A B C exorbitant and unfair given the shortness of the performance. D a. A b. B c. C d. D e. No error. 31. Choose the letter below that identifies the part of the sentence that contains an error. Us university students like the new student center with its tall entryway, wider A B staircase and better acoustics; the improvements are not only aesthetically pleasing, but C they also assist with reducing traffic and noise. D a. A b. B c. C d. D e. No error. 32. Choose the letter below that identifies the part of the sentence that contains an error. Hillary’s frequently-demonstrated ability to complete her work rapidly impressed both A B C D her supervisors and her coworkers. a. A b. B c. C d. D e. No error. 33. Choose the letter below that identifies the part of the sentence that contains an error. Several members of the team attempted to conceal that they felt badly about their A B C poor performance on the field earlier. D a. A b. B c. C d. D e. No error. 34. In the DeCordova Sculpture Park Guide, it discusses the Russian artist Konstantin Simun’s reactions to American consumer society from the point of view of a recent immigrant. Which answer choice below corrects a vague, ambiguous or distant pronoun reference? a. The DeCordova Sculpture Park Guide discusses the Russian artist… b. The author of the DeCordova Sculpture Park Guide discusses… c. …American consumer’s society… d. …the points of view of a recent immigrant. 35. Ben asked the museum guard if he could help him locate the environment sculptures on his map of the park. Which answer choice below corrects a vague, ambiguous or distant pronoun reference? a. No correction needed b. Ben asked if he could have the museum guard help him… c. …locate the environment sculptures on the map… d. Ben asked the museum guard to help him locate… 36. The guard talked so quickly that you couldn’t understand his directions. Which answer choice below corrects a vague, ambiguous or distant pronoun reference? a. No correction needed b. The guard talked too quickly he couldn’t understand his directions. c. The guard talked so quickly that we couldn’t understand his directions. d. The guard talked so quickly that you couldn’t understand the directions. 37. On our walk around the park, we were fortunate to see a few more environmental sculptures. It was powerful in their size and creativity. Despite our trouble with the map, we found the walk inspiring. Which answer choice below corrects a vague, ambiguous or distant pronoun reference? a. Despite the map’s trouble, we found the walk inspiring. b. It was powerful in the sculpture’s size and creativity. c. We found the walk inspiring despite our map’s trouble. d. They were powerful in their size and creativity. 38. Because many of the sculptures in DeCordova Sculpture Park are quite abstract, they are not sure how to react to them. Which answer choice below corrects a vague, ambiguous or distant pronoun reference? a. …observers are not sure how to react to them. b. Because sculptures in DeCordova Sculpture Park… c. …they are not sure how to react to the sculptures. d. No correction needed 39. The boys walked into the store with pockets full of coins to purchase candy and other small trinkets. Which answer below corrects the error in the underlined phrase? a. walked into the store with full pockets of coins b. walked into the store full of coins c. walked with pockets full of coins into the store d. No correction needed 40. We do not have many money to complete the project, so there will be little celebration when the deadline approaches closer. Which answer below corrects the errors of count and noncount nouns in the underlined phrases? a. many money, few celebration b. much money, little celebration c. much money, few celebration d. No correction needed 41. Many American families have pets, yet in much other countries, it is not as popular to have a pet in one’s home. Which answer below corrects the errors of count and noncount nouns in the underlined phrases? a. Much American families, in many other countries b. Many American families, in many other countries c. Much American families, in much other countries d. No correction needed 42. The man with the dog walking to the park hurried his pace when he saw the dark clouds of a rainstorm roll in. What type of error exists in the sentence? a. Misspelled word b. Misplaced modifier c. Pronoun use d. Incomplete sentence 43. When a driver uses a turn signal, you should turn it on well before the intersection to give warning to other drivers about your movements. What type of error exists in the sentence? a. Misspelled word b. Misplaced modifier c. Pronoun use d. Incomplete sentence 44. The painter that the city commissioned to do the mural has a great reputation and many commercial references for similar types of work. What type of error exists in the sentence? a. Misspelled word b. Misplaced modifier c. Relative pronoun use d. Incomplete sentence 45. The committee’s chairperson which organized the community event last week was acclaimed for her creative energy, positive attitude and worthwhile contributions. What word is the correct replacement for the underlined text? a. that b. whom c. whose d. who 46. The corporation who produced and released the new product to the public this quarter, also owns the rights to its design, which is acclaimed for it’s ingenuity. What answer below corrects the pronoun errors in this sentence? a. that, which, its b. who, which, its c. who, that, its d. whose, that, its 47. When the soldiers in the city’s town hall returned home amidst loud cheering and blaring music, they were overwhelmed by the positive response of the entire community. What answer below is the best correction for misplaced modifier in this sentence? a. Amidst loud cheering and blaring music when the soldiers in the city’s town hall returned home b. When the soldiers returned home amidst loud cheering and blaring music in the city’s town hall c. they were overwhelmed by the entire community’s response d. they were overwhelmed by the response of the entire community 48. Last class, my art teacher (tell) class members that we should view art once a week. Which answer is the appropriate past or past participle for the verb in parentheses? a. tells b. told c. telling d. will tell 49. Next week, I (ride) my bike to the DeCordova Sculpture Park in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Which answer is in the future tense for the verb in parentheses? a. ride b. will ride c. rides d. rode 50. With its exhibits of seventy contemporary American outdoor sculptures and installations, the DeCordova Sculpture Park for many years now (be) the largest park of its kind in New England. Which answer is the appropriate past or past participle for the verb in parentheses? a. will be b. is c. has been d. have been 51. Because of Sunday’s beautiful weather, I (buy) a picnic lunch at the museum’s café. Which answer is in the future tense for the verb in parentheses? a. bought b. buyed c. will buy d. buy 52. After I had (eat), I left the picnic area and went to the museum shop. Which answer is the appropriate past or past participle for the verb in parentheses? a. eaten b. ate c. eated d. to eat For questions 53-57 read the following paragraph and for each sentence find the verb in the wrong tense. The sentence to which each question applies is identified by the question number in parentheses. (53) On the way to the museum shop, I noticed that many people are jogging on the paths. (54) The first decision I made is to buy a map of the Sculpture Park with a list of the artists and their works. (55) The attendant says that the exhibition had been changed just last week. (56) I realized as soon as I see the list of splendid sculptures that I should come a few hours earlier. (57) If I give myself more time I could have seen the whole exhibition. 53. The verb in the wrong tense: a. way b. noticed c. are d. jogging 54. The verb in the wrong tense: a. made b. is c. buy d. list 55. The verb in the wrong tense: a. says b. exhibition c. had been d. changed 56. The verb in the wrong tense: a. realized b. see c. should d. come 57. The verb in the wrong tense: a. give b. more c. could have d. seen 58. Identify the verb in each sentence and then decide if the verb is in the active or passive voice. I stood before George Greenamyer’s All Time Belongs to God, a wind-driven puppet show with Father Time, a skeleton, angels and devils. a. stood, passive b. wind-driven, active c. stood, active d. wind-driven, passive e. show, active 59. Identify the verb in each sentence and then decide if the verb is in the active or passive voice. The sculpture was painted in the bright colors of American Folk Art. a. was painted, passive b. bright, active c. was painted, active d. art, active e. bright, passive 60. Identify the verb in each sentence and then decide if the verb is in the active or passive voice. Listening Stone, a huge head carved from a boulder by Joseph Wheelwright, lies on its side with its ear pressing against the ground. a. carved, active b. carved, passive c. lies, active d. lies, passive e. pressing, active 61. Identify the verb in each sentence and then decide if the verb is in the active or passive voice. In Woman in Trees by Sally S. Fine, a female mannequin wearing birch bark is enclosed within a group of young birch trees. a. wearing, active b. is enclosed, passive c. is enclosed, active d. wearing, passive 62. Identify the verb in each sentence and then decide if the verb is in the active or passive voice. Pine Sharks, Kitty Wale’s sculpture of three life-sized sharks made of discarded appliances and debris, swings high up in the pine trees. a. made, active b. made, passive c. swings, active d. swings, passive 63. I decided that, from then on, I would speak to (whoever, whomever) was looking at the same sculpture as (me, I was). Which answer identifies the correct pronoun in the parentheses? a. whoever, me b. whoever, I was c. whomever, me d. whomever, I was 64. I asked the woman (who, whom) stood next to (I, me) if she liked Lelia Daw’s sculpture Map Structure. Which answer identifies the correct pronoun in the parentheses? a. who, me b. who, I c. whom, I d. whom, me 65. “(Whoever, Whomever) would think of such a thing – a bench made from a huge steel map! (Whose, Who’s) garden is that from?” she laughed. Which answer identifies the correct pronoun in the parentheses? a. whoever, whose b. whomever, who’s c. whoever, who’s d. whomever, whose 66. She then asked if I knew from (who, whom) these artists received funds for (their, his) work. Which answer identifies the correct pronoun in the parentheses? a. who, their b. who, his c. whom, their d. whom, his 67. (Who, Whom) would have thought I could have had such fun viewing art! To (whom, who) can I credit for such a great idea? Which answer identifies the correct pronoun in the parentheses? a. who, whom b. who, who c. whom, whom d. whom, who 68. I think the four environment sculptures Ben and I just saw are the (good) ones in the whole park. Which answer is the appropriate comparative or superlative degree of the modifier in parentheses? a. best b. better c. more better d. good 69. These sculptures were (finely) developed than the other ones around them. Which answer is the appropriate comparative or superlative degree of the modifier in parentheses? a. the finest b. more finely c. finely d. most finely 70. The hike up the hill was (strenuous) than I had expected. Which answer is the appropriate comparative or superlative degree of the modifier in parentheses? a. strenuous b. most strenuous c. strenuously d. more strenuous 71. At DeCordova Sculpture Park the hilltop is the (windy) spot, so all the wind sculptures are there. Which answer is the appropriate comparative or superlative degree of the modifier in parentheses? a. more windy b. windy c. windiest d. most windy 72. I spent (much) time at the park than I had planned, but it was worth it. Which answer is the appropriate comparative or superlative degree of the modifier in parentheses? a. much b. most c. more d. mostly 73. Dogs at the DeCordova Sculpture Park must be on leashes so they (can, can’t) attack (any, no) people. Which answer identifies the words in parentheses that make the sentence negative without creating a double negative? a. can’t, any b. can’t, no c. can, any d. can, no 74. There (isn’t, is) (anything, nothing) I want in the Museum Shop. Which answer identifies the words in parentheses that make the sentence negative without creating a double negative? a. is, nothing b. isn’t, nothing c. is, anything d. isn’t, anything 75. The child next to me (was, wasn’t) here (for, but) ten minutes before he started to run around the park. Which answer identifies the words in parentheses that make the sentence negative without creating a double negative? a. wasn’t, for b. was, but c. was, for d. wasn’t, but 76. (Don’t, Do) (ever, never) visit a park this big without plenty of energy to enjoy it. Which answer identifies the words in parentheses that make the sentence negative without creating a double negative? a. Don’t, ever b. Do, ever c. Don’t, never d. Do, never 77. As we walked around DeCordova Sculpture Park, Ben and I found two sculptures (among, between) the trees at the top of the hill (above, over) Finch Pond. Which words in parentheses complete the sentence? a. among, over b. between, over c. among, above d. between, above 78. The woods, the wind, the birds and the observer (altogether, all together) interact with Barbara Andrus’s large aerial structure Tree Lantern Drawing, and the experience of (it, it all) is breathtaking. Which words in parentheses complete the sentence? a. all together, it b. all together, it all c. altogether, it d. altogether, it all 79. The other thoughtful sculpture, Ed Shay’s Acadian Gyro, was located a little (farther, further) up the hill and included (a lot, alot) of artist detail work. Which words in parentheses complete the sentence? a. further, a lot b. farther, a lot c. further, alot d. farther, alot 80. We looked (in, into) the Sculpture Park Guide and read a description of Ed Shay’s innovative sculpture and the history (behind, beyond) its creation. Which words in parentheses complete the sentence? a. into, beyond b. in, beyond c. into, behind d. in, behind 81. After Ben and I had (gone, went) down to the museum’s terrace to sit (awhile, a while), we decided that it was time to leave. Which words in parentheses complete the sentence? a. gone, a while b. went, awhile c. went, a while d. gone, awhile 82. Riding my bike back home (a ways, aways), I discovered that the chain was (loose, lose). Which words in parentheses complete the sentence? a. a ways, loose b. aways, loose c. a ways, lose d. aways, lose 83. I (should of, should have) stopped at a gas station but kept (going, going on) until I reached the library. Which words in parentheses complete the sentence? a. should have, going on b. should have, going c. should of, going on d. should of, going 84. I told the librarian about my wonderful afternoon (on, at) the DeCordova Sculpture Park, and she urged me to read about Joseph Hirshhorn, one of the (principal, principle) patrons of American sculpture. Which words in parentheses complete the sentence? a. at, principal b. on, principle c. at, principle d. on, principal 85. The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C. opened more (than, then) twenty-five years ago (in, on) 1974 and entertains millions of visitors each year. Which words in parentheses complete the sentence? a. than, on b. then, on c. than, in d. then, in 86. Identify the answer that uses the adverb of frequency in brackets in its correct position. He watches his favorite football team’s games. (often) a. He watches often his favorite football team’s games. b. He often watches his favorite football team’s games. c. He watches his often favorite football team’s games. d. He watches his favorite football team’s games often. 87. Identify the answer that uses the adverb of frequency in brackets in its correct position. They shop at that exclusive store. (sometimes) a. They shop sometimes at that exclusive store. b. They shop at that sometimes exclusive store. c. They shop at that exclusive store sometimes. d. They sometimes shop at that exclusive store. 88. Identify the answer that uses the adverb of frequency in brackets in its correct position. John arrives early at the office in the morning. (usually) a. John arrives early usually at the office in the morning. b. John arrives usually early at the office in the morning. c. John usually arrives early at the office in the morning. d. Usually John arrives early at the office in the morning. 89. Identify the answer that uses the adverb of frequency in brackets in its correct position. I find the time to work out at the local gym. (sometimes) a. Sometimes I find the time to work out at the local gym. b. I find the time to work out sometimes at the local gym. c. I find the time to work out at the local gym sometimes. d. I find the time to work out at the sometimes local gym. 90. Identify the answer that uses the adverb of frequency in brackets in its correct position. Suzanne eats junk food, since she is training for a marathon occurring in our city soon. (never) a. Never Suzanne eats junk food, since she is training for a marathon occurring in our city soon. b. Suzanne eats junk food, since she is training for a marathon occurring in our city soon never. c. Suzanne never eats junk food, since she is training for a marathon occurring in our city soon. d. Suzanne eats junk food never, since she is training for a marathon occurring in our city soon. 91. Identify the answer that uses the adverb of frequency in brackets in its correct position. The company asks its customers for feedback about their service and product quality. (always) a. The always company asks its customers for feedback about their service and product quality. b. The company asks its customers always for feedback about their service and product quality. c. The company asks its customers for feedback about their service and product quality always. d. The company always asks its customers for feedback about their service and product quality. 92. Identify the answer that uses the adverb of frequency in brackets in its correct position. The group was in agreement over the outcome of the meeting’s agenda items. (seldom) a. Seldom the group was in agreement over the outcome of the meeting’s agenda items. b. The group seldom was in agreement over the outcome of the meeting’s agenda items. c. The group was seldom in agreement over the outcome of the meeting’s agenda items. d. The group was in agreement seldomly over the outcome of the meeting’s agenda items. 93. Identify the answer that uses the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective in brackets. The weather near the shoreline was (windy) than the area inland. a. The weather near the shoreline was windier than the area inland. b. The weather near the shoreline was windiest than the area inland. c. The weather near the shoreline was the most windy than the area inland. d. The weather near the shoreline was more windy than the area inland. 94. Identify the answer that uses the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective in brackets. The (noisy) band won the award over numerous talented musical groups. a. The noisy band won the award over numerous talented musical groups. b. The more noisy band won the award over numerous talented musical groups. c. The noisier band won the award over numerous talented musical groups. d. The noisiest band won the award over numerous talented musical groups. 95. Identify the answer that uses the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective in brackets. He purchased the (cheap) of the two items since he needed to save money for another items. a. He purchased the cheapest of the two items since he needed to save money for another items. b. He purchased the more cheap of the two items since he needed to save money for another items. c. He purchased the cheaper of the two items since he needed to save money for another items. d. He purchased the cheaply of the two items since he needed to save money for another items. 96. Identify the answer that uses the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective in brackets. At the regional garden show, the (pretty) flower won over the highly perfumed ones. a. At the regional garden show, the prettier flower won over the highly perfumed ones. b. At the regional garden show, the prettiest flower won over the highly perfumed ones. c. At the regional garden show, the most pretty flower won over the highly perfumed ones. d. At the regional garden show, the more pretty flower won over the highly perfumed ones. 97. Identify the answer that uses the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective in brackets. She was (sure) of her answer since she had studied more than her friend. a. She was so sure of her answer since she had studied more than her friend. b. She was surest of her answer since she had studied more than her friend. c. She was surer of her answer since she had studied more than her friend. d. She was more sure of her answer since she had studied more than her friend. 98. Identify the answer that uses the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective in brackets. The (near) gas station was twenty miles away and they did not have enough gas to drive that far. a. The nearer gas station was twenty miles away and they did not have enough gas to drive that far. b. The more near gas station was twenty miles away and they did not have enough gas to drive that far. c. The most nearest gas station was twenty miles away and they did not have enough gas to drive that far. d. The nearest gas station was twenty miles away and they did not have enough gas to drive that far. 99. Identify the answer that uses the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective in brackets. The (difficult) decisions about finances, marketing and mergers were made by the president of the corporation and the board of directors. a. The president of the corporation and the board of directors made the most difficult decisions about finances, marketing and mergers. b. The president of the corporation and the board of directors made the more difficult decisions about finances, marketing and mergers. c. The president of the corporation and the board of directors made the difficulty of decisions about finances, marketing and mergers. d. The president of the corporation and the board of directors made difficult decisions about finances, marketing and mergers. 100. Identify the answer that uses the correct comparative or superlative form of the adjective in brackets. The book was (humorous) than the movie. a. The book was most humorous than the movie. b. The book was humorous than the movie.. c. The book was as humorous than the movie. d. The book was more humorous than the movie. 101. Tests are given by university professors to accurately measure students’ progress within a given field. Which answer appropriately revises the sentence to use active voice? a. Tests are taken by university students to accurately measure their progress within a given field. b. Progress within a given field is measured by tests given by university professors. c. University professors give tests to accurately measure students’ progress within a given field. d. Tests are graded by university professors to accurately measure students’ progress within a given field. 102. The mountain is climbed by thousands of hikers each year. Which answer appropriately revises the sentence to use active voice? a. Thousands of hikers climb the mountain each year. b. The mountain is climbed each year by thousands of hikers. c. Each year the mountain is climbed by thousands of hikers. d. The mountain is conquered by thousands of hikers each year. 103. The basketball was shot by the point guard to win the game. Which answer appropriately revises the sentence to use active voice? a. To win the game the basketball was shot by the point guard. b. The point guard shot the basketball to win the game. c. The basketball was shot at the rim by the point guard to win the game. d. The basketball was shot by the point guard and then it hit the rim to win the game. 104. The textbook is used by the students to learn important new concepts. Which answer appropriately revises the sentence to use active voice? a. The textbook, a means to learn new concepts, is used by the students. b. The textbook is used to learn important new concepts by the students. c. The textbook is used by the students to learn important new concepts. d. The students used the textbook to learn important new concepts. TEAS Practice Exam – English - Section 2 Sentence Structure, Mechanics and Punctuation 105. In 1921, Bessie Coleman triumphantly made history as first African American woman to earn pilot’s license. Which answer appropriately completes the sentence with the proper indefinite or definite articles? a. a, a b. the, the c. the, a d. a, the 106. Bessie had been eager student and attended good school, but she often stayed home from school because of baby-sitting responsibilities. Which answer appropriately completes the sentences with the proper indefinite or definite articles? a. an, a b. a, the c. an, an d. the, an 107. At college, one of her assignments was to rewrite article about Wright brothers, whereupon Bessie instantly developed lifelong passion for flying. Which answer appropriately completes the sentences with the proper indefinite or definite articles? a. a, the, the b. an, the, the c. an, the, a d. the, the, a 108. Because she was determined to fly, Bessie attended aviation school in France that welcomed women and then returned excitedly to United States as pilot. Which answer appropriately completes the sentences with the proper indefinite or definite articles? a. the, the, the b. an, the, a c. a, the, the d. an, the, an 109. They are waiting the bus stop Which answer appropriately identifies the correct preposition to complete the sentence? a. to b. at c. for d. from 110. She is looking her missing notebook. Which answer appropriately identifies the correct preposition to complete the sentence? a. at b. to c. for d. through 111. The answer can be found the reference book. Which answer appropriately identifies the correct preposition to complete the sentence? a. by b. with c. for d. in 112. The yard needs to be landscaped an overgrown jungle of vegetative growth. The sentence above has an appositive phrase, which is misplaced and possibly punctuated incorrectly. Which answer places the appositive beside the noun or pronoun it explains or identifies? a. The yard needs to be landscaped, an overgrown jungle of vegetative growth. b. An overgrown jungle of vegetative growth, the yard, needs to be landscaped. c. The yard, an overgrown jungle of vegetative growth, needs to be landscaped. d. The yard an overgrown jungle of vegetative growth needs to be landscaped. 113. My friend Joe won a national contest sponsored by a major news network a trivia challenge. The sentence above has an appositive phrase, which is misplaced and possibly punctuated incorrectly. Which answer places the appositive beside the noun or pronoun it explains or identifies? a. A trivia challenge sponsored by a major news network, my friend Joe won a national contest. b. My friend Joe won a national contest, a trivia challenge sponsored by a major news network. c. My friend Joe won a national trivia challenge contest sponsored by a major news network. d. My friend Joe won a national contest a trivia challenge sponsored by a major news network. 114. The bus stopped at a gas station with an adjoining restaurant and convenience store a rest stop before continuing on its trek across the country. The sentence above has an appositive phrase, which is misplaced and possibly punctuated incorrectly. Which answer places the appositive beside the noun or pronoun it explains or identifies? a. The bus stopped at a rest stop, a gas station with an adjoining restaurant and convenience store, before continuing on its trek across the country. b. The bus stopped at a rest stop before continuing on its trek across the country a gas station with an adjoining restaurant and convenience store. c. A gas station with an adjoining restaurant and convenience store, the bus stopped at a rest stop, before continuing on its trek across the country. d. The bus stopped at a rest stop a gas station with an adjoining restaurant and convenience store before continuing on its trek across the country. 115. The woman in line asked politely is it my turn yet? The sentence of dialogue above is not formatted or punctuated correctly. Which answer uses dialogue correctly? a. The woman in line asked politely, Is it my turn yet? b. The woman in line asked politely “is it my turn yet?” c. The woman in line asked politely”, is it my turn yet”? d. The woman in line asked politely, “Is it my turn yet?” 116. I can help the next person in line the cashier replied. The sentence of dialogue above is not formatted or punctuated correctly. Which answer uses dialogue correctly? a. I can help the next person in line, the cashier replied. b. “I can help the next person in line,” the cashier replied. c. I can help the next person in line, “the cashier replied.” d. I can help the next person in line”, the cashier replied. 117. The customer commented the holidays are busy times for shopping. The sentence of dialogue above is not formatted or punctuated correctly. Which answer uses dialogue correctly? a. “The customer commented,” the holidays are busy times for shopping. b. The customer commented, the holidays are busy times for shopping. c. The customer commented, “the holidays are busy times for shopping.” d. The customer commented, “The holidays are busy times for shopping.” 118. The woman, a 52-year-old female, wrote an autobiography of her own life, a life filled with challenges, successes and triumphs. Which answer appropriately reduces redundancy for a stylistic effect and clarity? a. The woman, a 52-year-old, wrote an autobiography about herself, a life filled with challenges, successes and triumphs. b. The 52-year-old woman, a female, wrote a biography of her own life filled with challenges and triumphs. c. The 52-year-old woman wrote an autobiography about her life filled with challenges and successes. d. The woman, a 52-year-old female, wrote of her own life an autobiography filled with challenges, successes and triumphs. 119. The business partners had to cooperate together in close proximity for a period of 6 days. Which answer appropriately reduces redundancy for stylistic effect and clarity? a. The business partners had to cooperate in proximity for 6 days. b. The business partners had to cooperate in close proximity together for a 6-day period. c. The business partners had to cooperate in close proximity for a 6-day period. d. The business partners had to cooperate together closely for a period of 6 days. 120. I dislike working long hours at the office because it makes you feel so tired by the next day of work. Which answer corrects the use of the second person pronoun? a. I dislike working long hours at the office because working long hours makes you feel so tired by the next day of work. b. I dislike working long hours at the office because it makes one feel so tired by the next day of work. c. I dislike working long hours at the office because it makes me feel so tired by the next day of work. d. You dislike working long hours at the office because it makes you feel so tired by the next day of work. 121. Thank you for your hard work, Steve and Jeff. You should be proud of your accomplishments. Which answer corrects the use of the second person pronoun? a. Thank you for the hard work, Steve and Jeff. You should be proud of the accomplishments. b. Thank you for your hard work, Steve and Jeff. Jeff should be proud of your accomplishments. c. Thank you for the hard work, Steve and Jeff. They should be proud of their accomplishments. d. Thank you for your hard work, Steve and Jeff. Both of you should be proud of your combined accomplishments. 122. The work you are doing at the office seems difficult. Which answer correctly rewrites the sentence using a demonstrative pronoun? a. That seems difficult b. Those seems difficult. c. Those seems difficult. d. This seems difficult. 123. Individuals pursuing a career in education often are required to take psychology as a prerequisite to higher-level education courses. Which answer correctly rewrites the sentence using a demonstrative pronoun? a. These pursuing a career in education often are required to take psychology as a prerequisite to higher-level education courses. b. These individuals pursuing a career in education often are required to take psychology as a prerequisite to higher-level education courses. c. Those pursuing a career in education often are required to take psychology as a prerequisite to higher-level education courses. d. Individuals pursuing a career in education often are required to take psychology as a prerequisite to higher-level education courses. 124. The leather loafers are the perfect shoes for my interview since they are professional without drawing a lot of attention. Which answer correctly rewrites the sentence using a demonstrative pronoun? a. These leather loafers are the perfect shoes for my interview since they are professional without drawing a lot of attention. b. Those are the perfect shoes for my interview since they are professional without drawing a lot of attention. c. Them leather loafers are the perfect shoes for my interview since they are professional without drawing a lot of attention. d. These are the perfect shoes for my interview since they are professional without drawing a lot of attention. 125. Which answer appropriately uses the correct parallel structure for stylistic effect and clarity? a. Josephine has wit, charm and she has an extremely pleasant personality. b. Josephine has wit, and she also has charm and personality. c. Josephine has wit and charm and an extremely pleasant personality. d. Josephine has wit, charm and a pleasing personality. 126. Which answer appropriately uses the correct parallel structure for stylistic effect and clarity? a. In English class, Tyler learned to read poems critically and he learned to appreciate good prose. b. In English class, Tyler learned to read poems critically and he appreciated good prose. c. In English class, Tyler learned to read poems critically and appreciate good prose. d. In English class, Tyler learned to read poems critically and appreciating good prose. 127. Which answer appropriately uses the correct parallel structure for stylistic effect and clarity? a. The Super Bowl will most likely be won by the team that runs the ball well, passes the ball with efficiency and protects the quarterback. b. The Super Bowl will most likely be won by the team that is running the ball, passes the ball efficiently and protecting the quarterback. c. The Super Bowl will most likely be won by the team that runs well, passes efficiently and protects the quarterback. d. The Super Bowl will most likely be won by the team that is good at running the ball, passing the ball efficiently and also good at protecting the quarterback. 128. Which answer appropriately uses the correct parallel structure for stylistic effect and clarity? a. The new politician expected that she would meet with citizens to discover the greatest needs, that she would gather frequently with city leaders, and that she would fight to preserve the way of life for the city’s residents. b. The new politician expected that she would meet with citizens to discover the greatest needs, that city leaders would meet with her often, and that she would fight to preserve the way of life for the city’s residents. c. The new politician expected that she would meet with citizens to discover the greatest needs, she would gather frequently with city leaders, and she would fight to preserve the way of life for the city’s residents. d. The new politician expected that she would meet with citizens to discover the greatest needs, that she would be gathering frequently with city leaders, and that she would be fighting to preserve the way of life for the city’s residents. 129. Hasn’t he received numerous promotions during his tenure here? Including recently vice president? Identify the answer below that corrects the fragment. a. Including vice president; hasn’t he received numerous promotions during his tenure here? b. Hasn’t he received numerous promotions during his tenure here? Like getting the vice president position? c. Hasn’t he received numerous promotions during his tenure here? Including recently vice president? d. Hasn’t he received numerous promotions including vice president during his tenure here? 130. Prime time is the slot when most households are watching television. Like popular series and documentaries. Identify the answer below that corrects the fragment. a. Prime time is the slot when most households are watching television like popular series and documentaries. b. Prime time is the slot when most households are watching television. Watching popular series and documentaries. c. Prime time is the slot when most households are watching television, popular series and documentaries. d. Prime time is the slot when most households are watching television; Like popular series and documentaries. 131. Our dilemma is whether or not we should send flowers or candy. For example, chocolates or truffles. Identify the answer below that corrects the fragment. a. Our dilemma is whether or not we should send flowers or candy like chocolates or truffles. b. Our dilemma is whether or not we should send flowers or candy; for example, chocolates or truffles. c. Our dilemma is whether or not we should send flowers or candy, for example, chocolates or truffles. d. Chocolates or truffles? Our dilemma is whether or not we should send flowers or candy. 132. Adored by his many fans, the movie star signed autographs. Girls in line screaming and waiting hours to see their favorite celebrity. Identify the answer below that corrects the fragment. a. Girls in line screaming and waiting hours to see their favorite celebrity. Adored by his many fans, the movie star signed autographs. b. Adored by his many fans, the movie star signed autographs, girls in line screaming and waiting hours to see their favorite celebrity. c. Adored by his many female fans, the movie star signed autographs while girls in line screamed. d. Adored by his many fans, the movie star signed autographs girls in line screaming and waiting hours to see their favorite celebrity. 133. The dining room was large enough to seat all the invited guests for the holiday party. Choose the answer below that correctly identifies the compound nouns. a. dining room, holiday party b. invited guests c. holiday party d. dining room 134. The musician enjoyed the spotlight that his musical talent brought him and relished his days on tour. Choose the answer below that correctly identifies the compound nouns. a. musical talent b. spotlight c. musical talent, spotlight d. days on tour 135. The recent heat wave caused people to stay indoors and avoid the hottest part of the summer day. Choose the answer below that correctly identifies the compound nouns. a. indoors, heat wave b. hottest part c. heat wave d. summer day 136. Select the best coordinating conjunction for the following sentence. When my car broke down, I was hoping that it would not be a major repair, it was not likely. a. nor b. but c. for d. or 137. Select the best coordinating conjunction for the following sentence. The group voted for a new chairperson, the longest attending member received the most votes. a. and b. but c. so d. yet 138. Select the best coordinating conjunction for the following sentence. Sally did not like the film, did she care for the sequel. a. for b. nor c. so d. and 139. Select the best coordinating conjunction for the following sentence. The boys practiced relentlessly for the game, they knew it would be the most challenging one to date. a. nor b. but c. for d. yet 140. Select the best coordinating conjunction for the following sentence. Michael is a good salesperson, his greatest skill is in graphic design. a. so b. nor c. yet d. or 141. Select the best coordinating conjunction for the following sentence. Raquel has always been gregarious in social settings, it is no surprise that she attends many parties and other social gatherings on the weekends. a. so b. but c. yet d. nor 142. Science-fiction offers readers a chance to expand their imaginations, to see into the future and to forget about the confines of their present world. Choose the answer that indicates the type of error made in the sentence. a. hyphen b. punctuating lists c. capitalization d. run-on 143. In fact, some call the genre speculative fiction (though some disagree with this term) rather than Science fiction. Choose the answer that indicates the type of error made in the sentence. a. fragment b. punctuation c. parentheses d. capitalization 144. Yes! that is because not every story involves science – though some readers wish it did! Choose the answer that indicates the type of error made in the sentence. a. fragment b. run-on c. introductory elements d. dashes 145. Each-one does, however, require writers and readers to dream and to speculate. Choose the answer that indicates the type of error made in the sentence. a. run-on b. hyphen c. capitalization d. punctuating lists 146. Based on well-known definitions the broader term also includes stories of fantasy (who doesn’t love a good fantasy story?). Choose the answer that indicates the type of error made in the sentence. a. parentheses b. introductory elements c. hyphen d. run-on 147. Ray Bradbury – naturally – stands out among writers in the field. Choose the answer that indicates the type of error made in the sentence. a. introductory elements b. fragment c. capitalization d. dashes 148. As a distinctive writer, his work includes both, science fiction and fantasy. Choose the answer that indicates the type of error made in the sentence. a. fragment b. punctuation c. run-on d. introductory elements 149. Although getting up is hard, the feeling of having wasted the day that sleeping in too late creates – though the extra sleep is usually appreciated. Choose the answer that indicates the type of error made in the sentence. a. introductory elements b. dashes c. run-on d. fragment 150. Reading fiction novels make me wish more than anything that the places existed then I wish that the events had happened and the characters were real. Choose the answer that indicates the type of error made in the sentence. a. run-on b. capitalization c. fragment d. punctuation 151. A protagonist in a story draws so much more sympathy from me when their social or Psychological suffering are evident – dialogue and sensory detail in the text accomplish this task. Choose the answer that indicates the type of error made in the sentence. a. run-on b. dashes c. capitalization d. no correction needed 152. In other words I tend to sympathize with a shunned outsider before I sympathize with a much loved and supported hero (most people feel differently though). Choose the answer that indicates the type of error made in the sentence. a. introductory elements b. parentheses c. fragment d. run-on 153. I love reading highly intricate writing, which describes characters and their surroundings in detail don’t you? Choose the answer that indicates the type of error made in the sentence. a. punctuation b. capitalization c. run-on d. fragment 154. I appreciate writers like nathaniel hawthorne who have such intricate writing in their dedications with long lasting and vivid description (it is similar to the way I write and think). Choose the answer that indicates the type of error made in the sentence. a. run-on b. fragment c. parentheses d. capitalization 155. Identify the word with a prefix that is written correctly. a. exhusband b. all inclusive c. anti-intellectual d. un-natural 156. Identify the word with a prefix that is written correctly. a. co-ordinate b. non-English c. selfcontrol d. fully-automated 157. Identify the word with a prefix that is written correctly. a. cooperate b. Aframe c. selfassessment d. on the fly 158. Identify the word with a prefix that is written correctly. a. prolife b. bio-chemistry c. over-anxious d. semi-independent 159. Identify the word with a prefix that is written correctly. a. multicultural b. semi-conductor c. coedited d. bi-nomial 160. Identify the word with a prefix that is written correctly. a. ante-room b. extraordinary c. anti-social d. re-unify 161. Identify the word with a prefix that is written correctly. a. pre-Civil War b. counter-clockwise c. sub-par d. postFreudian 162. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. On very warm days, spectators come to the boston marathon prepared to help runners A B with offers of ice cubes, cups of water or orange juice and dripping sponges. C D a. A b. B c. C d. D 163. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. Preparing for a race that now has more than 37,500 official entrants, the Boston Marathon is a A B massive task of administration, marketing and collaboration C D a. A b. B c. C d. D 164. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. The starting field of the many runners stretches one half mile, after the gun goes off, it will A B C take the last official runner forty minutes just to reach the starting line. D a. A b. B c. C d. D 165. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. Last year Sarah’s family visited historic lake erie and learned of the history of the canal system A B C in early America. D a. A b. B c. C d. D 166. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. Americans celebrate the United States’ independence on July, 4 by watching fireworks A B C displays and spending time with family and friends. D a. A b. B c. C d. D 167. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. A large amount of produce found in the grocery stores is grown in southern states or in A B south american countries, which have weather conditions right for large scale, profitable C D agriculture. a. A b. B c. C d. D 168. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. Readying the city’s infrastructure for any future storms, the main bridge is being tested by city A B C planners and engineers before a big storm might hit without any warning. D a. A b. B c. C d. D 169. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. The brooklyn bridge in New York City, one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United A B C States, has been featured in many films and stories since its construction in 1883. D a. A b. B c. C d. D 170. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. For most of the author’s life, he struggled with mental illness, his greatest struggle was when A B he was diagnosed with depression and experienced the loss of a loved one, his younger sister. C D a. A b. B c. C d. D 171. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. Without understanding the company’s protocol, it was difficult to know how to A B handle the damaged product, which arrived in a torn box and with missing pieces. C D a. A b. B c. C d. D 172. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. The new release at the bookstore focuses on an account of the settler’s experiences, after A B C preparing themselves for winter, long days indoors caused extensive boredom. D a. A b. B c. C d. D 173. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. In the chapter titled “Days On End,” the main character explained how in the 1850s’ the family A B trekked across the wilderness, stopping only when they made it to the West. C D a. A b. B c. C d. D 174. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. The young boy with the dark complexion and mysterious eyes grew up very close to his A B grandmother near the river. C D a. A b. B c. C d. D 175. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. Several people I know have visited Texas’ capital city Austin, an old historic city founded in A B C 1839, and found it’s people friendly, food memorable and entertainment exciting. D a. A b. B c. C d. D 176. Choose the letter underlining an error in one of the following areas: capitalization, dangling modifiers, dates and addresses, run-on sentences, apostrophes and quotation marks. Only one error is present in each sentence. The Boston Marathon takes place on April 15, it is also Patriots’ Day, a state holiday in A B C Massachusetts. D a. A b. B c. C d. D 177. Choose the answer that corrects the error with a comma, semicolon, dash or colon. The club elected Mary president Joe vice-president and Fred secretary. a. Mary, president, Joe, vice-president, and Fred, secretary b. Mary, president; Joe, vice-president; and Fred, secretary c. Mary – president, Joe – vice-president, and Fred – secretary d. Mary president, Joe vice-president, and Fred secretary 178. Choose the answer that corrects the error with a comma, semicolon, dash or colon. Only one broom remains to clean up the mess. a. remains; to clean up b. remains, to clean up c. no correction needed d. remains: to clean up 179. Choose the answer that corrects the error with a comma, semicolon, dash or colon. The grocery list includes several items eggs milk bread and oranges. a. items; eggs milk bread and oranges b. items, eggs, milk, bread and oranges c. items: eggs, milk, bread and oranges d. items – eggs milk bread and oranges 180. Choose the answer that corrects the error with a comma, semicolon, dash or colon. They tried to discourage him but he insisted on writing to the manager. a. him: but he b. him, but he c. him – but he d. him but he 181. Choose the answer that corrects the error with a comma, semicolon, dash or colon. In spite of the many customers who shop there the store went broke. a. shop there, the store went broke b. shop there; the store went broke c. shop there: the store went broke d. no correction needed 182. Choose the answer that corrects the error with a comma, semicolon, dash or colon. The performance Mary was indeed successful. a. The performance, Mary, was indeed successful b. The performance – Mary – was indeed successful c. The performance Mary was indeed, successful d. The performance; Mary; was indeed successful 183. Choose the answer that corrects the error with a comma, semicolon, dash or colon. The weather I believe is hot in Florida. a. The weather – I believe – is hot in Florida b. The weather; I believe, is hot in Florida c. The weather I believe: is hot in Florida d. The weather, I believe, is hot in Florida 184. Choose the answer that corrects the error with a comma, semicolon, dash or colon. We lost shoes hats dishes and books in the fire. a. shoes; hats; dishes; and books b. shoes, hats, dishes and books c. no correction needed d. shoes – hats – dishes and books 185. Choose the answer that corrects the error with a comma, semicolon, dash or colon. The game will take place on December 4 2006 at the stadium on 1224 Bleeker Street Denver Colorado. a. December 4, 2006 at the stadium on 1224 Bleeker Street Denver, Colorado b. December 4, 2006, at the stadium on 1224 Bleeker Street, Denver, Colorado c. December 4, 2006, at the stadium, on 1224 Bleeker Street, Denver, Colorado d. December 4 2006, at the stadium on 1224 Bleeker Street, Denver, Colorado 186. Choose the answer that corrects the error with a comma, semicolon, dash or colon. Cynthia wrote a logical concise paper. a. Cynthia wrote a logical, concise paper b. Cynthia wrote, a logical, concise, paper c. Cynthia wrote a logical concise, paper d. no correction needed 187. Choose the answer that corrects the error with a comma, semicolon, dash or colon. Your error is due to carelessness not ignorance. a. Your error is due, to carelessness, not ignorance b. Your error is due to