which of the following is a correctly punctuated simple sentence

ATI TEAS 7

Practice English TEAS TEST

1. Which of the following is a correctly punctuated simple sentence?

A. Leah and Jerry spent the last few hours in the garden smelling the roses and tulips.
B. Leah stopped to smell the roses in the garden, but her allergies made her eyes water.
C. Because it was now spring, Leah could stop to smell the roses.
D. As Leah jogged in the park, she noticed the smell of roses.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The sentence in option A is a correctly punctuated simple sentence with a compound predicate ('spent... smelling'). It consists of a subject 'Leah and Jerry' and a compound predicate 'spent... smelling,' making it a complete sentence. Option B contains a comma splice, joining two independent clauses incorrectly with just a comma. Option C is a complex sentence with a dependent clause ('Because it was now spring') and an independent clause, not a simple sentence. Option D is a complex sentence with a dependent clause ('As Leah jogged in the park') and an independent clause, not a simple sentence. Therefore, option A is the only choice that represents a correctly punctuated simple sentence.

2. Which of the following is an example of stabilizing selection?

A. Selection that favors extreme traits in a population
B. Selection that removes individuals with extreme traits
C. Selection that maintains the current average trait in a population
D. Selection that favors one specific trait over all others

Correct answer: C

Rationale: - Stabilizing selection is a type of natural selection that favors the intermediate variants in a population, while selecting against the extreme traits. This results in the maintenance of the current average trait in the population. - Option A is incorrect because stabilizing selection does not favor extreme traits; instead, it favors the average trait. - Option B is incorrect because stabilizing selection does not remove individuals with extreme traits; it acts against extreme traits by favoring the intermediate variants. - Option D is incorrect because stabilizing selection does not favor one specific trait over all others; it favors the average trait by selecting against extreme traits.

3. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage?

A. Plastic pollution poses a significant environmental threat due to its lasting nature and difficulty in recycling.
B. Plastic is an outdated material with no advantages.
C. Recycling plastic significantly reduces environmental pollution.
D. Plastic pollution has no impact on marine life.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct conclusion that can be drawn from the passage is that plastic pollution poses a significant environmental threat due to its lasting nature and difficulty in recycling. The passage highlights the challenges of recycling plastic due to its low quality when recycled, leading to pollution and environmental hazards. It mentions the presence of a large island of plastic in the Pacific Ocean, showing the severe impact of plastic pollution on the environment. Therefore, choice A is the most accurate conclusion. Choice B is incorrect as the passage mentions that plastic has many advantages despite its recycling challenges. Choice C is incorrect as the passage indicates that recycling plastic is difficult due to its low quality when recycled. Choice D is incorrect as the passage clearly states that plastic consumption by marine life like fish and birds is a reality, showing the impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems.

4. Which preposition best completes the sentence: 'She borrowed money from her friend.'?

A. of
B. from
C. on
D. for

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct preposition to use in this sentence is 'from' as it indicates the source of the borrowed money. 'Of' (Choice A) is incorrect as it does not convey the idea of obtaining something from a specific person. 'On' (Choice C) is also incorrect as it does not relate to borrowing money from someone. 'For' (Choice D) is incorrect as it implies a different purpose than borrowing money from her friend. Therefore, the most appropriate preposition in this context is 'from', making the sentence grammatically correct and conveying the intended meaning.

5. Select the subject with which the underlined verb must agree: 'Everyone I know has the day off, but my boss wants me to work.'

A. Everyone
B. I
C. day
D. boss

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Everyone.' In the sentence, the verb 'has' must agree with the singular subject 'Everyone.' 'I,' 'day,' and 'boss' are not the subjects that the verb 'has' must agree with. 'I' is the object pronoun, 'day' is the object of the preposition 'off,' and 'boss' is part of the second clause and not the subject that governs the verb agreement in the first clause.