which of the following prefixes means with

ATI TEAS 7

TEAS English Practice Test

1. Which of the following prefixes means 'with'?

A. bio-
B. per-
C. con-
D. trans-

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: con-'. The prefix 'con-' means 'with', indicating being together or having a connection. - 'Bio-' means life or living organisms, not 'with'. - 'Per-' means through or completely, not 'with'. - 'Trans-' means across or beyond, not 'with'. Therefore, 'con-' is the only prefix among the options provided that signifies the meaning 'with'.

2. Identify the compound-complex sentence in the following options:

A. The baker decorated the cake, and then he presented it proudly.
B. Although it was raining, the children played outside.
C. When the sun rises, the birds begin to sing.
D. He enjoyed reading the book because it was suspenseful.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A compound-complex sentence consists of at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. In option D, 'He enjoyed reading the book' is an independent clause, while 'because it was suspenseful' is a dependent clause, making it a compound-complex sentence. Choices A, B, and C do not meet the criteria for a compound-complex sentence as they either lack the required combination of independent and dependent clauses or do not contain multiple independent clauses.

3. Which sentence correctly answers the question: What were you doing when the thunderstorm started?

A. I mowed the lawn.
B. I am mowing the lawn.
C. I was mowing the lawn.
D. I have mowed the lawn.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: I was mowing the lawn.' This sentence correctly uses the past continuous tense to indicate an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past when the thunderstorm started. Choice A 'I mowed the lawn' is in simple past tense, not past continuous, and does not convey the ongoing nature of the action. Choice B 'I am mowing the lawn' is in present continuous tense, not past continuous, and does not match the past timeframe. Choice D 'I have mowed the lawn' is in present perfect tense, not past continuous, and does not convey the ongoing action at a specific past time.

4. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of an apostrophe?

A. Lyle works for the courthouse, and among his responsibilities is getting the jurors meal’s.
B. Lyle works for the courthouse, and among his responsibilities is getting the juror’s meals.
C. Lyle works for the courthouse, and among his responsibilities is getting the jurors’ meals.
D. Lyle works for the courthouse, and among his responsibilities is getting the jurors meals’.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The apostrophe is correctly placed in this sentence to show possession by multiple jurors.

5. Which of the following sentences is spelled correctly?

A. He always adds insightful, relevant remarks to the conversation.
B. Her comments were relevant to the class discussion.
C. His remarks were not relevant to the current situation.
D. Her suggestion has no relevance to issues discussed at the conference.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer. The word 'relevant' is spelled correctly in this sentence, and the sentence is well-constructed. In Choices B, C, and D, the word 'relevant' is misspelled as 'revelant,' 'relevent,' and 'relavance' respectively. These incorrect spellings make Choices B, C, and D grammatically incorrect, thereby making Choice A the only correct option.