TEAS 6 Practice Test 1 English Language Arts

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  • 2. 

    What is the sentence with the correct use of punctuation?

    • Who is he.

    • Who is he: 

    • Who is he?

    • Who is he!

    Correct Answer
    A. Who is he?
    Explanation
    C. Who is he? Who is a common word that begins a question, and the question mark is placed at the end of a question. See Lesson: Punctuation.

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  • 3. 

    Select the sentence that best describes something that happens regularly.

    • Mary got up at 7:00.

    • Mary gets up at 7:00.

    • Mary is getting up at 7:00.

    • Mary was getting up at 7:00.

    Correct Answer
    A. Mary gets up at 7:00.
    Explanation
    B. This sentence is in simple present tense, and it describes something that happens regularly. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.

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  • 4. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues. The cantankerous old man could usually be found screaming at all the kids for making too much noise.

    • Irritable

    • Talkative

    • Concerned

    • Meticulous

    Correct Answer
    A. Irritable
    Explanation
    A. The meaning of cantankerous in the context of this sentence is “irritable.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

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  • 5. 

    Fill in the blank with the correctly capitalized form. In the 2018 Super Bowl, the ______ played against the ______.

    • Philadelphia eagles, new england patriots

    • Philadelphia eagles, New England patriots

    • Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots

    • Philadelphia Eagles, new england Patriots

    Correct Answer
    A. Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots
    Explanation
    C. Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots. Cities, regions, and sports teams are meant to be capitalized. See Lesson: Capitalization.

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  • 6. 

    In which of the following situations would you use formal language?

    • A family dinner.

    • A college lecture.

    • An amusement park.

    • Meeting a friend for coffee.

    Correct Answer
    A. A college lecture.
    Explanation
    B. A college lecture. It is an academic and public space in which respect and formality is expected. See Lesson: Formal and Informal Language.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following options would give this sentence a parallel structure? Timothy has a lot of goals in life like: getting his Masters in Education, volunteering his time to help others, and _________________.

    • Published his own book

    • Publishing his own book

    • Will publish his own book

    • Would publish his own book

    Correct Answer
    A. Publishing his own book
    Explanation
    B. Publishing his own book would be parallel in structure to the other items since they are longer phrases and use the gerund form of the verb. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.

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  • 8. 

    Select the correct definition of the underlined word that has multiple meanings in the sentence. It is not legal to harbor an escaped convict in your home.

    • To hide someone

    • To contain something

    • To keep a feeling inside

    • To have a thought in one's mind

    Correct Answer
    A. To hide someone
    Explanation
    A. The meaning of harbor in the context of this sentence is “to hide someone.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?

    • Thanks for letting me know.

    • I want to thank you for telling me.

    • I appreciate you telling me about this issue.

    • Thank you for bringing this issue to my attention.

    Correct Answer
    A. Thank you for bringing this issue to my attention.
    Explanation
    D. Thank you for bringing this issue to my attention. The sentence uses the most formal and polite vocabulary. See Lesson: Formal and Informal Language.

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  • 10. 

    Circumvent most nearly means

    • To create something

    • To destroy something

    • To move across something

    • To find a way around something

    Correct Answer
    A. To find a way around something
    Explanation
    D. The root circum means "around," so circumvent means to find a way around something. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

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  • 11. 

    Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word program. This morning I watched a program about the easiest brunch recipes to make.

    • "morning"

    • "watched"

    • "brunch"

    • "make"

    Correct Answer
    A. "watched"
    Explanation
    B. The meaning of program in this context is “something that is broadcast on television or radio.” The phrase “watched” helps you figure out which meaning of program is being used. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

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  • 12. 

    Select the subject that would be incorrect in the following sentence. _________ are excited about the upcoming election.

    • He

    • We

    • You

    • They

    Correct Answer
    A. He
    Explanation
    A. The subject he takes the verb form is, not are. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement. 

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  • 13. 

    Select the subject that would be incorrect in the following sentence. ___ do not normally eat shrimp, but that meal was delicious!

    • I

    • We

    • She

    • They

    Correct Answer
    A. She
    Explanation
    C. The subject she takes the verb form does, not do. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.

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  • 14. 

    Which of the following sentences uses the MOST informal language?

    • Where’s the best café in these parts?

    • Could you direct me to a nice café in the area?

    • Would you be able to show me to a nice café?

    • Could you tell me where a nice café is around here?

    Correct Answer
    A. Where’s the best café in these parts?
    Explanation
    A. Where’s the best café in these parts? The sentence is informal because it has a contraction and uses more colloquial language. See Lesson: Formal and Informal Language.

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  • 15. 

    Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word unkempt. Our neighbors across the street have an unkempt front lawn with lawn furniture and knickknacks strewn in every corner.

    • "across the street"

    • "front lawn"

    • "knickknacks strewn"

    • "every corner"

    Correct Answer
    A. "knickknacks strewn"
    Explanation
    C. The meaning of unkempt in this context is “messy or untidy.” The phrase “knickknacks strewn” helps you figure out the meaning of unkempt. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

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  • 16. 

    The use of the prefix sub in the word subservient indicates that a person is which of the following?

    • Equal with someone else

    • Better than someone else

    • In charge of someone else

    • Obedient to someone else 

    Correct Answer
    A. Obedient to someone else 
    Explanation
    D. The prefix sub means “below,” so a subservient person would be obedient to someone else. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

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  • 17. 

    Which of the following words in an abstract noun?

    • Car

    • Tent

    • Ruler

    • Health

    Correct Answer
    A. Health
    Explanation
    D. Health is an abstract noun; it does not physically exist. See Lesson: Nouns. 

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  • 18. 

    Select the correct adverb to complete the following sentence. Harry ran more ________ than Olive.

    • Slow

    • Slowly

    • Slower

    • Slowest

    Correct Answer
    A. Slowly
    Explanation
    B. Slowly is an adverb that describes the verb ran. See Lesson: Adjectives and Adverbs.

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  • 19. 

    Identify the independent clause in the following sentence. After eating dinner, the couple went on a stroll through the park.

    • After eating dinner

    • The couple went on a stroll through the park

    • Through the park

    • Went on a stroll

    Correct Answer
    A. The couple went on a stroll through the park
    Explanation
    B. The couple went on a stroll through the park. It is independent because it has a subject, verb, and expresses a complete thought. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.

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  • 20. 

    Identify the type of clause. Since he left his job.

    • Main clause

    • Coordinate clause

    • Independent clause

    • Dependent or subordinate clause

    Correct Answer
    A. Dependent or subordinate clause
    Explanation
    D. Dependent or subordinate clause. The clause does not express a complete thought. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.

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  • 21. 

    Identify the independent clause in the following sentence. You need to call your mother as soon as you get home.

    • You need to call your mother

    • As soon as you get home

    • You get home

    • You need to call

    Correct Answer
    A. You need to call your mother
    Explanation
    A. You need to call your mother. It is independent because it has a subject, verb, and expresses a complete thought. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.

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  • 22. 

    Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The teacher listened to the student’s excuse with an incredulous smile.

    • Forced

    • Amused

    • Insincere

    • Disbelieving

    Correct Answer
    A. Disbelieving
    Explanation
    D. The root cred means “believe,” the prefix in means “not,” and the suffix ous means “full of or possessing,” so, incredulous means disbelieving. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

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  • 23. 

    Which word is a subject pronoun?

    • He

    • Us

    • Him

    • Our

    Correct Answer
    A. He
    Explanation
    A. He is the only subject pronoun listed. See Lesson: Pronouns.

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  • 24. 

    Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?

    • Roberto had a job through high school, he volunteered his time.

    • Roberto had a job through high school, and he volunteered his time.

    • Because Roberto had a job through high school he volunteered his time.

    • Even though Roberto had a job through high school, he volunteered his time.

    Correct Answer
    A. Even though Roberto had a job through high school, he volunteered his time.
    Explanation
    D. This is a complex sentence because it has a dependent clause, an independent clause, and a subordinating conjunction, even though. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.

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  • 25. 

    Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word refrain. Shelby was going to tell a joke, but she decided to refrain because she did not want to offend anyone.

    • “Shelby was going”

    • “to tell a joke”

    • “but she decided”

    • “did not want to offend”

    Correct Answer
    A. “did not want to offend”
    Explanation
    D. The meaning of refrain in this context is “to stop from doing something.” The phrase “did not want to offend” helps you figure out which meaning of refrain is being used. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.

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  • 26. 

    Select the pair of correlative conjunctions that would not be correct in the following sentence. They went to ____ Tahiti ___ Bora Bora.

    • either/or

    • rather/than

    • both/and

    • not only/but also

    Correct Answer
    A. rather/than
    Explanation
    B. Here, the correlative conjunction pair is connecting two nouns (place names). Rather/than would be better used to connect two verbs, such as rather run than walk. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.

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  • 27. 

    What is  the best definition of the word pugnacious?

    • Rude

    • Harmful

    • Deceiving

    • Combative

    Correct Answer
    A. Combative
    Explanation
    D. The root pug means "war," or "fight," so pugnacious means combative. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

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  • 28. 

    Which of the following suffixes means "made of"?

    • -er

    • -en

    • -ful

    • -ous

    Correct Answer
    A. -en
    Explanation
    B. The suffix that means “made of” is en. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.

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