TEAS 6 Practice Test 5 English Language Arts (Timed Version)
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Monochromatic most nearly means
- A.
Having one color
- B.
Having many parts
- C.
Having a lot of time
- D.
Having too much heat
Correct Answer
A. Having one colorExplanation
A. The root chrom means “color” and the prefix mono means “one,” so monochromatic means to having one color. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Select the book title that does not contain a preposition.
- A.
The Man in the Brown Suit
- B.
The Secret of Chimneys
- C.
Murder on the Orient Express
- D.
And Then There Were None
Correct Answer
D. And Then There Were NoneExplanation
D. In, of, and on are prepositions in the other titles. See Lesson: Conjunctions and Prepositions.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the multiple meaning word formula. The mother gave her baby his formula after he woke up from his nap in the car.
- A.
“mother”
- B.
“baby”
- C.
“nap”
- D.
“car”
Correct Answer
B. “baby”Explanation
B. The meaning of formula in this context is “a liquid that is given to babies.” The phrase “baby” helps you figure out which meaning of formula is being used. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Select the context clue from the following sentence that helps you define the word pungent. The pungent odor in the room made everyone’s eyes tear for a few minutes.
- A.
“odor”
- B.
“room”
- C.
“made”
- D.
“tear”
Correct Answer
D. “tear”Explanation
D. The meaning of pungent in this context is “having a strong smell.” The word “tear” helps you figure out the meaning of pungent. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Select the correct definition of the underlined word having multiple meanings in the sentence. Natalie’s fingers were calloused after practicing her bass.
- A.
Kind of fish
- B.
Low and deep sound
- C.
Lowest male singing voice
- D.
A guitar with four strings that makes low sounds
Correct Answer
D. A guitar with four strings that makes low soundsExplanation
D. The meaning of bass in the context of this sentence is “a guitar with four strings that makes low sounds.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Select the correct verb to complete the following sentence. The girls on the team ___ excited to play in the championships.
- A.
Is
- B.
Am
- C.
Are
- D.
Ares
Correct Answer
C. AreExplanation
C. Girls is a third person plural subject, so it takes the verb form are. See Lesson: Subject and Verb Agreement.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence based on the context clues. If you wake up outside in your pajamas in the middle of the night, you may be a somnambulist.
- A.
Explorer
- B.
Magician
- C.
Insomniac
- D.
Sleepwalker
Correct Answer
D. SleepwalkerExplanation
D. The meaning of somnambulist in the context of this sentence is “sleepwalker.” See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Select the noun that the underlined adjectives describe. Two weeks after his surgery, Henry felt strong and healthy.
- A.
Weeks
- B.
His
- C.
Surgery
- D.
Henry
Correct Answer
D. HenryExplanation
D. These adjectives describe Henry. See Lesson: Adjectives and AdverbsRate this question:
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- 9.
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. EveryoneExplanation
A. The verb has must agree with the subject everyone. See Lesson: Subject and Verb AgreementRate this question:
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- 10.
What is missing from the following sentence? He asked, When is the assignment due?
- A.
There should be quotation marks.
- B.
There needs to be a semicolon after asked.
- C.
There should be a comma after assignment.
- D.
Nothing is missing.
Correct Answer
A. There should be quotation marks.Explanation
A. There should be quotation marks. Direct quotes from someone else should be enclosed in quotation marks. See Lesson: Punctuation.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What is the best definition of the word translucent?
- A.
Blocking all light
- B.
Blinding with light
- C.
Giving off colorful light
- D.
Letting some light through
Correct Answer
D. Letting some light throughExplanation
D. The prefix trans means “across,” and the root word luc means “light,” so translucent means letting some light to pass through or across. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What is the best definition of the word veritable?
- A.
Noble
- B.
Genuine
- C.
Forceful
- D.
Exaggerated
Correct Answer
B. GenuineExplanation
B. The root word veri means “true,” so veritable means genuine. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.Rate this question:
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- 13.
What is the correct plural of century?
- A.
Centurys
- B.
Centures
- C.
Centuries
- D.
Centuryies
Correct Answer
C. CenturiesExplanation
C. With a word ending in -y, you drop the -y and add -ies. See Lesson: Spelling.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What verb tense are the underlined words in the following sentence? The doctor prescribed medicine after my son had been sick for four days.
- A.
Past perfect
- B.
Present perfect
- C.
Past progressive
- D.
Present progressive
Correct Answer
A. Past perfectExplanation
A. Had been is past perfect tense. See Lesson: Verbs and Verb Tenses.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which is the correct plural form of the noun class?
- A.
Class
- B.
Class'
- C.
Class's
- D.
Classes
Correct Answer
D. ClassesExplanation
D. Classes is the plural form of the noun class. See Lesson: Nouns.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which of the following prefixes means with?
- A.
Bio-
- B.
Per-
- C.
Con-
- D.
Trans-
Correct Answer
C. Con-Explanation
C. The prefix that means “with” is con. See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Which of the following root words means far?
- A.
Tele
- B.
Trans
- C.
Post
- D.
Ante
Correct Answer
A. TeleExplanation
A. The root tele means “far.” See Lesson: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Which pronoun would not work in the following sentence? I asked ___ colleague to bring it to you.
- A.
My
- B.
Our
- C.
Your
- D.
Whose
Correct Answer
D. WhoseExplanation
D. We are looking for a possessive pronoun. Whose is a relative pronoun and can only be used to show possession when the sentence is a question. See Lesson: Pronouns.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which word(s) in the following sentence should be capitalized? she asked, “do you like indian food?”
- A.
She and do
- B.
Do and indian
- C.
She and indian
- D.
She, do, and indian
Correct Answer
D. She, do, and indianExplanation
D. she, do, and indian. She is at the beginning of the sentence and needs to be capitalized. Do is at the beginning of a quoted sentence and also needs to be capitalized. Nationalities such as Indian should always be capitalized.See Lesson: Capitalization.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is an example of a complex sentence?
- A.
Tabitha tried rock climbing, having a fear of heights.
- B.
Tabitha tried rock climbing; having a fear of heights.
- C.
Tabitha tried rock climbing and having a fear of heights.
- D.
Tabitha tried rock climbing despite having a fear of heights.
Correct Answer
D. Tabitha tried rock climbing despite having a fear of heights.Explanation
D. This is a complex sentence because it has a dependent clause, an independent clause, and a subordinating conjunction, despite. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Identify the type of clause. I ate, and he drank.
- A.
Coordinate clause
- B.
Dependent clause
- C.
Subordinate clause
- D.
Independent clause
Correct Answer
A. Coordinate clauseExplanation
A. Coordinate clause. A coordinate clause is a sentence or phrase that combines clauses of equal grammatical rank (verbs, nouns, adjectives, phrases, or independent clauses) by using a coordinating conjunction (and, but, for, nor, or so, yet). See Lesson: Types of Clauses.Rate this question:
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- 22.
How would you connect the following clauses? He ate a lot on vacation. He did not gain any weight.
- A.
He ate a lot on vacation if he did not gain any weight.
- B.
He ate a lot on vacation, but he did not gain any weight.
- C.
He ate a lot on vacation since he did not gain any weight.
- D.
He ate a lot on vacation because he did not gain any weight.
Correct Answer
B. He ate a lot on vacation, but he did not gain any weight.Explanation
B. He ate a lot on vacation, but he did not gain any weight. These two clauses are of equal grammatical rank and can be connected with a coordinating conjunction. “But” is the conjunction that makes the most sense. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?
- A.
I can’t come to your party.
- B.
I will be unable to come to your party.
- C.
I won’t be able to go to your party.
- D.
I can’t go to your party.
Correct Answer
B. I will be unable to come to your party.Explanation
B. I will be unable to come to your party. The sentence does not use contractions and uses the most polite and formal vocabulary. See Lesson: Formal and Informal Language.Rate this question:
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Fill in the blank with the correct subordinating conjunction. ____ the class was difficult, Allison passed with flying colors.
- A.
If
- B.
Since
- C.
Because
- D.
Although
Correct Answer
D. AlthoughExplanation
D. Although. The word “although” signifies the beginning of a dependent clause and is the only conjunction that makes sense in the sentence. See Lesson: Types of Clauses.Rate this question:
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- 25.
In which of the following situations would it be best to use informal language?
- A.
In a seminar.
- B.
Writing a postcard.
- C.
Talking to your boss.
- D.
Participating in a professional conference.
Correct Answer
B. Writing a postcard.Explanation
B. Writing a postcard. It is an informal mode of communication between close friends and relatives. See Lesson: Formal and Informal Language.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Select the word from the following sentence that has more than one meaning. Javier was overjoyed when he finally finished his application for college.
- A.
Overjoyed
- B.
Finally
- C.
Application
- D.
College
Correct Answer
C. ApplicationExplanation
C. The word “application” has more than one meaning. See Lesson: Context Clues and Multiple Meaning Words.Rate this question:
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- 27.
Puppies are fun-loving animals. They do require a lot of work. Which of the following uses a conjunction to combine the sentences above so the focus is on puppies requiring a lot of work?
- A.
Puppies are fun-loving animals; they do require a lot of work.
- B.
Puppies are fun-loving animals, so they do require a lot of work.
- C.
Since puppies are fun-loving animals they do require a lot of work.
- D.
Although puppies are fun-loving animals, they do require a lot of work.
Correct Answer
D. Although puppies are fun-loving animals, they do require a lot of work.Explanation
D. The subordinate conjunction “although” combines the sentences and puts the focus on puppies requiring a lot of work. See Lesson: Types of Sentences.Rate this question:
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In which of the following situations would you use formal language?
- A.
Texting a friend.
- B.
A family reunion.
- C.
Skyping your grandparents.
- D.
At a Parent-Teacher meeting.
Correct Answer
D. At a Parent-Teacher meeting.Explanation
D. At a Parent-Teacher meeting. It is best to use formal language with a child’s teacher to show respect. See Lesson: Formal and Informal Language.Rate this question:
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