TEAS English: Master Language and Usage Skills

ATI TEAS 7

English Grammar

1. Identify the appositive in the following sentence: "My favorite author, Agatha Christie, wrote many detective novels."

A. favorite
B. Agatha Christie
C. many
D. novels

Correct answer: B

Rationale: An appositive renames or clarifies the noun or pronoun preceding it.

2. The property of a substance that resists a change in its shape is called:

A. Density
B. Mass
C. Inertia
D. Elasticity

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Elasticity - This refers to a material's ability to resist deformation and return to its original shape after stress is applied. Density, mass, and inertia are related to the substance itself, while viscosity reflects resistance to flow, not shape change.

3. What is the functional group present in ethers?

A. Hydroxyl
B. Carbonyl
C. Ether
D. Amine

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Ethers have the functional group -O-, representing an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups. The other choices are associated with different functional groups.

4. The phrase "a bold new world" is an example of

A. Hyperbole
B. Oxymoron
C. Simile
D. Metaphor

Correct answer: B

Rationale: An oxymoron combines contradictory terms, like "bold new" signifying the unexpected and promising nature of the world.

5. Based on the information provided, which statement is LEAST likely to be supported by the author?

A. Energy storage technologies play a critical role in the future of renewable energy utilization.
B. Smart grids can improve the reliability and efficiency of the electricity grid.
C. Continued reliance on fossil fuels hinders long-term climate change mitigation goals.
D. Technological advancements offer solutions to overcome challenges associated with renewable energy.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: While the passage mentions smart grids, its primary focus is on managing the intermittency of renewable energy, making B the least likely statement the author would strongly support.