TEAS English Practice Test #3 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

The patient was stable, but the doctor ordered more tests.

Answer

A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction. "The patient was stable" and "the doctor ordered more tests" are both independent clauses joined by "but."

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses "affect" vs. "effect"?

Accepted Answer

The side effects affected her daily routine.

Answer

"Affect" is typically a verb meaning to influence; "effect" is typically a noun meaning result. "Side effects" (noun) is correct, and "affected" (verb meaning influenced) is correct.

Question 3

What is the function of a thesis statement?

Accepted Answer

To state the main argument or central point of an essay

Answer

A thesis statement presents the central argument or main point that the rest of the essay will support and develop. It tells the reader what position the writer is taking.

Question 4

Which word best replaces "big" to make the following sentence more precise: "She felt a big improvement in her energy levels."

Accepted Answer

Significant

Answer

"Significant" is the most precise replacement because it conveys meaningful importance in degree. "Large" and "wide" typically describe physical dimensions and are less appropriate for abstract concepts like improvement.

Question 5

Which sentence contains a parallel structure error?

Accepted Answer

The plan requires planning, executing, and evaluation.

Answer

"Planning" and "executing" are gerunds (-ing forms), but "evaluation" is a noun. Parallel structure requires all items in a list to be the same grammatical form. Correct: "planning, executing, and evaluating."

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TEAS English Practice Test #3 3