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ATI TEAS: English and Language Usage Rated A+ latest complete guide.
48 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
The expedition finally arrived at the top of the mountain after days of arduous hiking. Which of
the words is an antonym for "arduous" as used in the sentence above?
a. Dangerous
b. Stimulating
c. Exciting
d. Easy
Answer: d. Easy
Many islands are located at the mid-latitudes. Which of the following defines the prefix mid- as
used in the word mid-latitudes in the sentence above?
a. Higher
b. Center
c. Adjacent
d. Lower
Answer: b. Center
As indicated in the findings, a scale of 240 points indicates a performance of the proficiency
level. Which of the following is the likely genre for the sentence above?
a. Research paper
b. Novel
c. Personal letter
d. Sitcom
Answer: a. Research paper
Which of the following is the first step of the writing process?
a. Preparing an outline
b. Writing a draft
c. Citing sources
d. Writing a revision
Answer: a. Preparing an outline
Which of the following options demonstrates correct sentence structure?
a. You could lose your job, receive a bad rating, while being chronically late for work.
b. If you are chronically late for work, you will receive a bad rating, furthermore, you could lose
your job.
c. Chronic lateness for work can result in a poor rating or even loss of your employment.
d. Being chronically late for work is a bad thing, including losing your job or even getting a bad
rating.
Answer: c. Chronic lateness for work can result in a poor rating or even loss of your
employment.
The clause "or even loss of your employment" is a dependent clause and does not require a
comma.
Which of the following is most often the first sentence of a paragraph?
a. Conclusion sentence
b. Supporting sentence
c. Topic sentence
d. Transition sentence
Answer: c. Topic sentence
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
a. How did one man's name get on the list of womens' names?
b. How did one man's name get on the list of women's names?
c. How did one mans' name get on the list of women's names?
d. How did one mans' name get on the list of womens' names?
Answer: b. How did one man's name get on the list of women's names?
The word "man" is a singular noun that does not end in "s" and the possessive is correctly
created by adding an apostrophe before the "s." The word "women" is a plural noun that does not
end in "s," so the possessive would be created the same way, by adding an apostrophe before an
"s."
Which of the following options demonstrates correct sentence structure?
a. Poring over the books for hours; they were to be sold tomorrow.
b. The books were to be sold tomorrow, that's why she spent hours poring over them.
c. She spent hours poring over the books because they were to be sold tomorrow.
d. Tomorrow, the books were to be sold, therefore, she spent hours poring over them.
Answer: c. She spent hours poring over the books because they were to be sold tomorrow.
Subordinate clauses at the end of a sentence do not require a comma.
Which part of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
a. Originally written for children, readers of many generations have been amused by her book.
b. Originally written for children, she has amused many generations of readers with her book.
c. Originally written for children, many generations of readers have been amused by her book.
d. Originally written for children, her book has amused many generations of readers.
Answer: d. Originally written for children, her book has amused many generations of readers.
This sentence is the only one that does not have a dangling modifier. The introductory phrase is
appropriately placed before the noun it modifies, which is "book."
_________ satisfies my hunger after school. Which of the following options correctly completes
the sentence above?
a. A sandwich and a few cookies
b. A few cookies and a sandwich
c. A sandwich or a few cookies
d. A few cookies or a sandwich
Answer: d. A few cookies or a sandwich
When using "or" with a compound subject, the verb should agree with the subject that
immediately precedes it. Since the sentence has a singular verb ("satisfies"), this option fits the
context.
It is best to listens intently, take notes vigorously, and show interest by your facial expression.
Which of the following works is an antonym for "vigorously" as used in the sentence above?
a. Intensely
b. Studiously
c. Correctly
d. Casually
Answer: d. Casually
Because I was excited about the opportunity to baby-sit a ________ brought her son to my house
early on Saturday afternoon. Which of the following options correctly completes the passage
above?
a. toddler; My best friend
b. toddler: My best friend
c. toddler, my best friend
d. toddler; my best friend
Answer: c. toddler, my best friend
An introductory clause should be set off with a comma, and there should be no capitalization
after the clause unless there are proper nouns.
The Academy Awards, or Oscar's, is a ceremony that honors achievements in American film. The
Oscars offer Awards and such categories as best actor, best picture, and Best Director. Ernie and
Oscar is considered by many to be the highest accomplishment possible and making Motion
Pictures. Many think that the Academy Awards selection process is biased and outdated and
needs to expand its focus to a more diverse array of films. The ceremony itself is rich in
Tradition and known for its extravagance. The Academy Awards Mark a night of Celebration the
film industry, and its broadcast is enjoyed by families around the world who love the magic of
movies.
Which of the following sentences from the passage above is not consistent with the overall tone
of the passage?
a. Many think that the Academy Awards selection process is biased and outdated and needs to
expand its focus to a more diverse array of films.
b. The ceremony itself is rich in tradition and known for its extravagance.
c. Earning an Oscar is considered by many to be the highest accomplishment possible in making
motion pictures.
d. The Academy Awards mark a night of celebration in the film industry and its broadcast is
enjoyed by families around the world who love the magic of movies.
Answer: a. Many think that the Academy Awards selection process is biased and outdated and
needs to expand its focus to a more diverse array of films.
Wagging his tail furiously, the dog enjoyed the morsels of steak slipped to him by the guests
under the table.
Which of the following is misplaced in the sentence above?
a. Wagging his tail furiously
b. morsels of steak
c. slipped to him
d. under the table
Answer: d. under the table
The location of "under the table" implies that the guests themselves are under the table. To make
the sentence clearer, "under the table" should either come after "slipped" or "to him."
When I was a teenager, camping in the great outdoors with my sister was one of my favorite
activities. Which of the following words is the simple subject of the sentence above?
a. I
b. camping
c. outdoors
d. sister
Answer: b. camping
It is a gerund, which is a verb that acts as a noun. This allows it to work as the subject of the
sentence.
Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix ante?
a. Against
b. Before
c. Above
d. Within
Answer: b. Before
The first reports of the earthquake ________ greatly exaggerated in the news media. Which of
the following refers correctly completes the sentence above?
a. is
b. was
c. were
d. has been
Answer: c. were
The verb needs to correspond to the subject "reports," which is a plural noun. "Were" is a plural
verb and is appropriate for completing this sentence.
Penicillin rarely kills bacteria it merely prevents them from multiplying. Which of the following
correctly punctuated the underlined portion "bacteria in" of the sentence above?
a. bacteria it
b. bacteria, it
c. bacteria; it
d. bacteria it
Answer: c. bacteria; it
A semicolon is required to join the two independent clauses. The first independent clause is
"Penicillin rarely kills bacteria," and the second independent clause is "it merely prevents them
from multiplying."
Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a. Receiveable
b. Receivable
c. Recieveable
d. Recievable
Answer: b. Receivable
Clean hands and hair are essential to good grooming; ________, a person should also pay
attention to the appearance of his clothes. Which of the following words is most appropriate to
complete the sentence above?
a. whereas
b. however
c. subsequently
d. instead
Answer: b. however
The words "however" and "also" indicate that there is additional information that should be
considered. Based on the context, "however" is the appropriate choice.
Which of the following sentences would be appropriate in a descriptive passage about zoos?
a. The children run laughing to the petting zoo, ready to snatch up crumbs to feed the soft, cuddly
sheep.
b. The practice of breeding wolves in zoos for eventual release has led to a 15% increase in the
wolf population in the wild.
c. This Saturday only, enjoy 50% off zoo admissions to celebrate Earth Day!
d. I think that the government should give more money to zoos to support environmental
education.
Answer: a. The children run laughing to the petting zoo, ready to snatch up crumbs to feed the
soft, cuddly sheep.
This sentence uses descriptive language to depict a situation and is likely to be found in a
descriptive passage about zoos.
Based on an analysis of word structure, a "pandemic" is something that
a. affects all people.
b. refers to Greek mythology
c. causes a disease.
d. occurs in a specific area.
Answer: a. affects all people.
he prefix "pan-" means "all," and the root "demos" refers to "the people."
His coarse manners offended me, and I already regretted my decision to have him visit. Which of
the following words is an antonym for "course" as used in the sentence above?
a. Refined
b. Crude
c. Indiscriminating
d. Volatile
Answer: a. Refined
The inhabitants of the Town believe that noise, smog, and traffic ________ away tourists. Which
of the following predicates correctly completes the sentence about?
a. is driving
b. has driven
c. drives
d. drive
Answer: d. drive
This predicate requires a plural verb to correspond with the compound subject "noise, smog, and
traffic."
By the earliest 19th century, French hegemony reached its height under Napoleon as he
conquered large areas of Spain and Italy. Which of the following is the meaning of hegemony
used in the sentence above?
a. Dominance
b. Culture
c. Alliance
d. Fortification
Answer: a. Dominance
The word "hegemony" means "controlling power" or "authority." This meaning fits the context
because the sentence says that Napoleon conquered large areas of Spain and Italy.
Which of the following words is least appropriate in a formal context?
a. Opposite
b. Whopper
c. Secluded
d. Abundant
Answer: b. Whopper
This word is slang and would not be acceptable to use in a formal context.
"Nuptial" is an adjective meaning "relating to marriage or weddings". Which of the following
options uses a prefix to denote "before the wedding"?
a. Antenuptial
b. Extranuptial
c. Antinuptial
d. Postnuptial
Answer: a. Antenuptial
Which of the following sentences is written with the correct punctuation?
a. "The comma has many purposes," said the teacher. "One purpose is to separate items in a
series."
b. "The comma has many purposes, said the teacher, one purpose is to separate items in a series."
c. "The comma has many purposes," said the teacher, "one purpose is to separate items in a
series."
d. "The comma has many purposes, said the teacher. One purpose is to separate items in a
series."
Answer: a. "The comma has many purposes," said the teacher. "One purpose is to separate items
in a series."
This option is correct because the first quotation ends with a comma followed by a closing
quotation mark before the phrase attributing the quote to the teacher. The period after the word
teacher ends the first sentence. The second sentence has a quotation mark at the beginning of the
sentence and at the end of the sentence.
The sailor ________ the admiral decorated had saved several lives. Which of the following
pronouns correctly completes the sentence above?
a. who
b. whom
c. which
d. that
Answer: b. whom
"Whom" is an objective case pronoun, describing the direct object of the verb "decorated."
This is to remind the HR department that, starting today, a new policy regarding leaves will be
followed. The weekends following two days of leave shall be counted as leaves, i.e, if an
employee takes a leave on Friday and the following Monday, it will be counted as 4 days of
leave instead of 2. Which of the following is likely the medium for the text above?
a. Business memo
b. Scientific journal
c. Formal letter
d. Essay
Answer: a. Business memo
Which of the following is the final step to the writing process?
a. Preparing an outline
b. Writing a draft
c. Citing sources
d. Writing a revision
Answer: d. Writing a revision
Which of the following sentences would be most appropriate in an informative article about
small steps consumers can take to reduce waste and improve the environment?
a. Studies show that in order to create a new positive habit, you should meditate at the same time
each day.
b. Personally, I don't believe climate change is really happening.
c. Consider using a cloth bag instead of paper or plastic when shopping.
d. Future generations are relying on you to make the changes right now.
Answer: c. Consider using a cloth bag instead of paper or plastic when shopping.
The doctor said, "I _________ the patient yesterday." Which of the following correctly
completes the sentence above?
a. see
b. saw
c. seen
d. have seen
Answer: b. saw
The word "yesterday" indicates the simple past tense is correct.
Unfortunately, because of the poor weather, each and every one of the amusement park's outside
entrances was padlocked. Which of the following combinations of words is redundant to the
sentence above?
a. Unfortunately, because
b. each, every one
c. outside, entrances
d. amusement, park's
Answer: b. each, every one
Both "each" and "every" have the same meaning. It is an unnecessary repetition.
Which of the following words is correctly spelled?
a. Separate
b. Seperate
c. Seperite
d. Separete
Answer: a. Separate
Which of the following sentences would require an appropriate citation within a writing
assignment?
a. According to billboards popping up throughout Hanlon County, vitamin C is the best way to
prevent the common cold.
b. According to a recent study published in the Midwestern Journal of Homeopathy, taking
vitamin C alone is not enough to prevent the common cold.
c. Many of us feel that taking extra vitamin C does not do enough to help prevent the common
cold.
d. My doctor used to remind me to drink orange juice every day. She would exclaim, "It is so
good for you and chock-full of vitamin C!"
Answer: b. According to a recent study published in the Midwestern Journal of Homeopathy,
taking vitamin C alone is not enough to prevent the common cold.
The nurse told the client to elevate his broken leg to reduce the edema that was causing his cast
to feel tight.
Which of the following is the meaning of "edema" as used in the sentence above?
a. Tingling
b. Pain
c. Swelling
d. Blood flow
Answer: c. Swelling
"Swelling" fits the context of the cast feeling too tight and is synonymous with "edema."
I did not notice _________ was driving the car. Which of the following pronouns correctly
completes the sentence?
a. whomever
b. whom
c. whoever
d. who
Answer: d. who
Which of the following sentences from a paragraph works best as the topic sentence?
a. Grandma knows each wrestler's name and biography.
b. No one is a bigger fan of professional wrestling than my grandma.
c. Grandma can name the signature move of every wrestler.
d. Every Friday night, Grandma can be found in her easy chair watching wrestling.
Answer: b. No one is a bigger fan of professional wrestling than my grandma.
This option is correct because the sentence introduces the topic of the paragraph.
Which of the following sentences contains a transition word?
a. The names do, however, serve many valuable purposes.
b. They are the Latin, or scientific, names for the more commonly known olive tree and bamboo
plant.
c. The primary purpose is to identify the plant.
d. The words O. Europa or Phyllostachys aurea are names that may seem unfamiliar.
Answer: a. The names do, however, serve many valuable purposes.
The garage didn't have the needed we were forced to remain for three days in that town. Which
of the following correctly completes the passage above?
a. part, therefore
b. part; therefore,
c. part, therefore,
d. part: therefore
Answer: b. part; therefore,
A semi-colon separates two independent clauses, and a comma is required after the introductory
adverb "therefore."
Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix -age?
a. Process
b. A place for
c. The study of
d. Direction
Answer: a. Process
When the student handed his assignment two days late, he expressed his penitence to the
professor for his tardiness. Which of the following is the meaning of "penitence" as used in the
sentence above?
a. Reason
b. Punishment
c. Remorse
d. Embarrassment
Answer: c. Remorse
Young children often have _______ as their role models. Which of the following correctly
completes the sentence above?
a. heros
b. heroes
c. hero's
d. heroes'
Answer: b. heroes
A department store offers what appears to be a good deal. If a customer buys a new vacuum, he
complimentary cleaning products. Which of the following options correctly completes the
sentence about?
a. received
b. is receiving
c. receives
d. would receive
Answer: c. receives
The correct tense to use in both clauses is the simple present, because there are no conditions and
the outcome will always be the same.
Which of the following is the plural form of the word roof?
a. Roovs
b. Rooves
c. Roofs
d. Roofes
Answer: c. Roofs
This is the correct plural form of roof. This word is an exception to the rule to change "f" to "ve"
before adding the "s" when creating the plural form of words ending in -f.
Hannah's mother asked her to put her clean laundry in her drawer and instead of on the floor of
her room where it belonged. Which phrase is misplaced in the sentence above?
a. where it belonged
b. her clean laundry
c. of her room
d. on the floor
Answer: a. where it belonged
The president truncated the address due to a lack of time. Which of the following words is a
synonym for truncated?
a. Practiced
b. Misplaced
c. Shortened
d. Regretted
Answer: c. Shortened
When reading the sentence, the phrase "due to a lack of time" is a context clue that indicates the
need for a change in the length of the address. The only word that means a change in length or is
a synonym for the word "truncated" is "shortened."
