TEAS English 4

Question 1

Which transition word best indicates a contrast between two ideas?

Accepted Answer

Nevertheless

Answer

'Nevertheless' signals a contrast or concession between two ideas.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of passive voice?

Accepted Answer

The medication was administered by the nurse.

Answer

Passive voice occurs when the subject receives the action rather than performing it.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To state the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

A topic sentence states the central idea that the rest of the paragraph will develop.

Question 4

Which sentence uses commas correctly with a nonrestrictive clause?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Nonrestrictive clauses, which add extra information, are set off by commas on both sides.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Knowing everything

Answer

'Omni' means 'all' and 'scient' means 'knowing,' so omniscient means all-knowing.

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