TEAS English 4

Question 1

Which transition word best indicates a contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

Nevertheless

Answer

Furthermore

Answer

Therefore

Answer

Subsequently

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The medication was administered by the nurse.

Answer

The nurse administered the medication.

Answer

The nurse will administer the medication tomorrow.

Answer

The nurse has administered the medication.

Question 3

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To state the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

To provide supporting evidence for the thesis

Answer

To conclude the paragraph's argument

Answer

To introduce a quotation from an expert

Question 4

Which sentence uses commas correctly with a nonrestrictive clause?

Accepted Answer

My sister, who lives in Texas, is a nurse.

Answer

My sister who lives in Texas is a nurse.

Answer

My sister who, lives in Texas, is a nurse.

Answer

My sister, who lives in Texas is a nurse.

Question 5

What does 'omniscient' mean based on its Latin roots?

Accepted Answer

Knowing everything

Answer

Knowing nothing

Answer

Knowing one thing

Answer

Knowing the future

Question 6

Which revision best improves clarity in this sentence: 'After reviewing the chart the diagnosis was made by the physician'?

Accepted Answer

After reviewing the chart, the physician made the diagnosis.

Answer

The diagnosis, after the chart was reviewed, was made by the physician.

Answer

After the chart review, a diagnosis was made.

Answer

The physician, after chart review, the diagnosis was made.

Question 7

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

She almost drove her kids to school every day.

Answer

The patient only needs one tablet per day.

Answer

He quietly left the hospital room.

Answer

The nurse carefully reviewed the chart.