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TEAS English Flashcards October 2023
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TEAS English Flashcards October 2023

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The responsibilities of the class president are extensive: _________, she should not become so involved that she neglects her studies.

However

Which part of speech describes the word 'incredibly' as used in the sentence?

  • Adverb (correct)
  • Verb
  • Adjective
  • Noun

    • What weighed heavily on her?

    Conscience

    What is the best topic sentence for the paragraph about numerous studies?

    <p>There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?

    <p>All options are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prefix 'ante-' mean?

    <p>Before</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly uses apostrophes?

    <p>Our home’s roof needs repairing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John Smith was the man _________ photographed the landscape.

    <p>who</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence does not belong in a paragraph about caring for a newly hatched chicken?

    <p>Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A strong academic thesis directly states the argument.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A paragraph concluding sentence summarizes the paragraph's main points.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Many ________ books are popular among adults these days.

    <p>children's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The spaces between the ribs are known as ________.

    <p>intercostal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a complex sentence?

    <p>Jung Hoon waited for the bus and when the bus didn't appear, he wasn't sure it would, so he walked to the next bus stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a compound sentence?

    <p>He ran, but she ran faster.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word bibliophile?

    <p>book lover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence demonstrates correct grammar and usage?

    <p>If any fewer people watch the TV series, the effect will be its cancellation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

    <p>The young man said, 'It's a nice day to take a walk in the park.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be defined as 'the study of humans'?

    <p>Anthropology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence does not fit with the paragraph about 'knitting is my favorite hobby'?

    <p>A call of wool holds so much potential, and is also my sustainable resource.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A thesis statement is the central idea in a piece of writing.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of speech is 'silently' in the sentence, 'The masked villain silently laughed'?

    <p>Adverb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What task is appropriate during the final stage of the writing process?

    <p>Checking for punctuation errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thesis statement wording should be as specific as possible.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence contains formal language for use in an academic paper?

    <p>Many behavior modification studies use a single subject research design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Everyone knew Sam was _______ to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal center.

    <p>committed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best defines 'malformed' based on the prefix 'Mal'?

    <p>Badly formed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the word indiscriminate?

    <p>Miscellaneous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair?

    <p>The ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation is a citation needed?

    <p>A student quotes song lyrics to support his point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What homophone should correct the sentence about wracking one's brain?

    <p>plumb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation does not require a citation?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pairs of words are examples for the prefix that means between, among, or together?

    <p>Interaction, interject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is an example of third-person narrative voice?

    <p>He was scared when he got on the plane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence is grammatically correct?

    <p>The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the first step a company should take in writing a lawn mowing proposal?

    <p>Analyzing the information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct plural spelling?

    <p>syllabi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary and Language Concepts

    • "However" completes the sentence regarding the responsibilities of a class president, emphasizing a contrast.
    • "Incredibly" is an adverb, modifying how something is described in a sentence.
    • "Conscience" refers to the internal sense of right and wrong, highlighted by the impact of lying.
    • A strong topic sentence summarizes the main idea of a paragraph, exemplified by the sentence on daily walks.
    • Correct punctuation and capitalization were demonstrated in the sentence about a show.
    • "Ante-" means "before" as seen in the context of waiting in an "anteroom."
    • The correct use of apostrophes is illustrated in "Our home's roof needs repairing."

    Sentence Structure

    • "Who" appropriately completes a sentence about John Smith and his actions in a narrative.
    • A sentence that discusses caring for chickens incorrectly mentions collecting eggs from mature hens.
    • A strong academic thesis states the argument directly.
    • Concluding sentences summarize main points effectively within paragraphs.
    • "Children's" is the appropriate completion for books that are popular among adolescents.

    Grammar and Writing Mechanics

    • "Intercostal" refers to the spaces between the ribs in anatomy.
    • A complex sentence features multiple clauses, illustrated by Jung Hoon's experience with the bus.
    • A compound sentence combines two independent clauses: "He ran, but she ran faster."
    • "Bibliophile" is defined as a "book lover" based on word structure analysis.
    • Correct grammar is demonstrated in the effect of viewership on a TV series.

    Citation and Academic Integrity

    • Correct punctuation in dialogue is shown in "It's a nice day to take a walk in the park."
    • "Anthropology" is defined as "the study of humans" based on affixes.
    • A descriptive passage about a fair likely includes visual details, such as the ferris wheel.
    • Citations are necessary when quoting, such as song lyrics in academic writing.
    • Paraphrasing one's own research does not require a citation.

    Word Formation and Contextual Use

    • "Committed" defines Sam's dedication to helping animals through his volunteer work.
    • "Malformed" means "badly formed" based on the prefix "mal."
    • "Indiscriminate" translates to "miscellaneous," indicating lack of distinct categories.
    • Examples of words with the prefix meaning "between" include "interaction" and "interject."
    • Third-person narrative voice is exemplified in the sentence about fear before getting on a plane.

    Effective Writing Strategies

    • The grammatically correct sentence "The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment" demonstrates proper structure.
    • Analyzing collected information is essential for writing a lawn mowing proposal.
    • "Syllabi" is the correct plural form for syllables in academic contexts.

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