TEAS English and Language Usage Practice Test #1

Which word correctly completes the sentence below?
She told them to _______ their room before they left for the party.

cleaned
tidy
clears
neat

Which word correctly completes the sentence below?
We left for the party, but my sister had to return home because _____ forgot her purse.

he
they
we
she

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

The dentist told her patient he needed to return later in the week because he had more cavities.
The dentist told her patient he needed to return later in the week: because he had more cavities.
The dentist told her patient he needed to return later in the week; because he had more cavities.
The dentist told her patient he needed to return later in the week—because he had more cavities.

Which word is misspelled in the sentence below?
The invitation presented her with a dilemma: should she go the wedding or go out to diner with her sister?

invitation
dilemma
wedding
diner

In which of the following sentences does the verb agree with the subject?

The head zookeeper, who has been with the zoo for over twenty years, have agreed to set up a new enclosure for the elephants.
Of all the elephants owned by the zoo, only some has been approved to move to the new enclosure.
The rest of the elephants has been given to a well-respected rescue organization.
The rescue organization, which takes in animals from zoos across the country, has agreed not to sell the elephants to another zoo.

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

He threw the ball across the field to his friend.
He threw the ball to the dog, and the dog ran after it.
He threw the ball across the field because he wanted to see if he could.
He threw the ball across the field; it landed in a ditch.

Which word correctly completes the sentence below?
I had worked a very long shift, _____ I still had to run errands after work.

nor
or
but
so

Which of the following has the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence below?
The customer was irate and shouted angrily at the staff before leaving.

confused
calculating
furious
frightened

Which punctuation mark is used incorrectly in the sentence below?
We agreed that Chris would plan our mom’s birthday party, he had already selected a restaurant, and I didn’t have time to pick up a gift.

the apostrophe in the word mom’s
the comma after the word party
the comma after the word restaurant
the apostrophe in the word didn’t

What part of speech is the word quickly in the sentence below?
He ran quickly while training hard for the race that weekend.

verb
adjective
noun
adverb

Which sentence is irrelevant as part of a paragraph composed of these sentences?

My mom took me to see The Lion King on Broadway when I was six, and I knew that I belonged on the stage.
I used to perform for my parents in our living room, and I knew all the lines to “Circle of Life” by heart.
The Lion King is the third-longest-running show on Broadway and the highest-grossing musical of all time.
Other people may spend a lifetime looking for the right career, but I’ve wanted to be an actor since I was a little kid.

Which of the following is the complete subject of the sentence below?
The shiny new fire truck visited the local elementary school.

fire truck
the shiny new fire truck
elementary school
the local elementary school

Which option puts the following sentences in the proper order for clarity and readability?
My alarm clock didn’t go off.
Fortunately, my boss was also running late.
I arrived at work late.
I didn’t get in trouble.

I arrived at work late because my alarm clock didn’t go off. Fortunately, my boss was also running late, so I didn’t get in trouble.
My alarm clock didn’t go off, but I didn’t get in trouble because fortunately, my boss was also running late even though I arrived at work late.
I didn’t get in trouble because I arrived at work late. My alarm clock didn’t go off, and fortunately, my boss was also running late.
I arrived at work late. Fortunately, my boss was also running late. My alarm clock didn’t go off, but I didn’t get in trouble.

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

I forgot my homework because I was in such a hurry to get to the bus stop.
I forgot my homework, but my teacher said I can turn it in tomorrow.
I forgot my homework on the dining room table next to my backpack and my lunch.
I forgot my homework, but I can turn it in tomorrow if I ask my teacher for permission.

Which of the following sentences is written in the third person?

You need to check on the patient in room 302.
Check on the patient in room 302.
He checked on the patient in room 302.
I will check on the patient in room 302.

Which word BEST captures the meaning of perfunctory as used in the sentence below?
The boss’s perfunctory apology left her employees feeling that she wasn’t taking their complaints seriously.

timid
complicated
bitter
disinterested

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

You need to call the lab, check the test results, and contact the patient’s doctors.
You need to call the lab check the test results, and contact the patients doctors.
You need to: call the lab, check the test results, and contact the patient’s doctors.
You need to—call the lab, check the test results and contact the patients doctors.

Which sentence makes the BEST topic sentence?

Giant pandas live solitary lives and roam large tracks of land looking for food.
Many zoos are working to provide natural, more authentic housing for animals.
Natural borders, such as moats and rock walls, can help make animals feel at home.
Sadly, it seems many zoos do not have the funding to build these large habitats.

Which of the following correctly completes the sentence below?
The letters were quite ________ and contained intimate details.

personal
personnal
personnel
personel

Which of the following would create a simple sentence if inserted in the blank below?
He waited ______

for the bus.
for the bus, but it was running late.
for the bus, so he could get to work on time.
for the bus because he had an appointment.

Which word correctly completes the sentence below?
The heart rate ______ for a number of reasons.

veries
varies
varries
varys

Which word or phrase from the sentence below is slang?
He was hyped for the concert and planned to show up early so he wouldn’t miss any songs.

hyped
show up
wouldn’t
miss

Which word BEST captures the meaning of stringent as used in the sentence?
The stringent entrance requirements made it difficult for even the best students to be accepted to the school.

demanding
confusing
despised
forgettable

Which choice CORRECTLY follows the rules of capitalization?

Mr. Jones, who is a Senator
the representative from maine
President Clinton
Vice president Biden

Which example is a complete sentence?

The girl who always looks out the window during class.
Because he is running late.
Go look for it now.
Under the stars.

Which word is an exception to a common spelling rule?

scarves
noticeable
parties
unfortunate

Which punctuation mark BEST completes the sentence below?
I’m not sure how my book ended up at her house but I want it back.

.
,
;
:

What part of speech is the word expensive in the sentence below?
The dress was beautiful, but it was too expensive for her budget.

adjective
preposition
conjunction
noun

Which of the following is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below?
Cassandra worked very hard to hone her skills as a nurse.

build
sharpen
steady
improve

Which of the following contains an error in sentence structure?

I asked the teacher when the project was due; she said we had two weeks to finish it.
I love running, to swim, and also going hiking, but I hate camping.
Most of my friends enjoy soccer, but I prefer basketball.
The municipal government stated that there would be no budget increase this year.

Dr. Jones had a ______________ to speak loudly, which often upset people.

tendancy
tendency
tendencie
tendincy

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence below?
________ believes that going to a party the night before your certification exam is a bad idea.

Everybody
Something
Several
Few

Which sentence contains an error?

Please sit the plate down on the table.
She lay the towel on the sand at the beach.
Students should raise their hands if they have a question.
On Sundays, I lie on the couch and watch TV if I’m not busy.

Which of the following is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence below?
Omari felt apathetic in his employment, so he decided to quit his job and go to nursing school.

motivated
dissatisfied
indifferent
unsure

Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence?
The members of the orchestra played good last night, so they received a standing ovation.

played
good
received
ovation

Which words from the following sentence are pronouns?
I offered to help her study for the test, but she was too busy.

I, her, she
offered, help, study
to, for, but, was
test, too, busy

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

There are too many stares; I’d rather take the elevator.
There are too many steers; I’d rather take the elevator.
There are too many stairs; I’d rather take the elevator.
There are too many stars; I’d rather take the elevator.

Select the BEST words for the blanks in the following sentence.
Mateo was ____ busy studying for an exam ____ attend the party with his roommate.

too, too
two, too
to, two
too, to

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