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 examples is a correctly punctuated compound sentence?

A. Condors are protected by laws, but many people fear they will soon become extinct.
B. Asian elephants, cheetahs, and tigers are all in danger of extinction.
C. Some efforts are being made to protect animals and more people are behind this initiative.
D. Most hunters don't kill endangered species, but some don't care if it's unlawful.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A presents a correctly punctuated compound sentence. It consists of two independent clauses 'Condors are protected by laws' and 'many people fear they will soon become extinct,' which are appropriately joined by a comma and the coordinating conjunction 'but.' In contrast, in option B, the sentence only lists items without independent clauses. Option C combines phrases without independent clauses, and Option D incorrectly uses a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'but' without an independent clause following it.

3. Wow, what an amazing shot to win the game!

A. Comma
B. Exclamation mark
C. Semicolon
D. Question mark

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is an exclamation mark because it is used to convey strong emotion or excitement, which is appropriate for the sentence. A comma is not suitable here as it does not convey the level of excitement expressed in the sentence. A semicolon is used to join independent clauses or separate items in a list, which is not required in this context. A question mark would be incorrect as the statement is not a question but rather an expression of excitement.

4. The sentence 'The audience was captivated by the speaker's compelling story' implies that the audience:

A. Was bored and disinterested.
B. Found the story confusing.
C. Was completely absorbed and engaged.
D. Disagreed with the speaker's message.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The term 'captivated' in the sentence indicates that the audience was completely engrossed and engaged by the speaker's compelling story. This implies that they were absorbed and highly interested in what was being presented. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'captivated' suggests a positive and attentive reaction from the audience rather than boredom, confusion, or disagreement.

5. Which word in the following sentence is a homophone of 'I'll'?

A. Me
B. Aisle
C. I'm
D. Ill

Correct answer: B

Rationale: 'Aisle' is the correct answer. A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning or spelling. In this sentence, 'I'll' is a homophone of 'aisle' as they sound the same but have distinct definitions and spellings. Choices A, C, and D do not fit the criteria of being homophones of 'I'll'.