TEAS English 5

Question 1

Which of the following best defines 'denotation'?

Accepted Answer

The dictionary definition of a word

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The emotional association a word carries

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The implied meaning of a phrase

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The tone of a written passage

Question 2

What punctuation mark is used to introduce a list after an independent clause?

Accepted Answer

Colon

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Semicolon

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Comma

Answer

Dash

Question 3

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The doctor's _____ manner reassured the anxious patient'?

Accepted Answer

affable

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affect

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effect

Answer

effectual

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession for a plural noun?

Accepted Answer

The nurses' station was busy.

Answer

The nurse's station was busy.

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The nurses's station was busy.

Answer

The nurses station was busy.

Question 5

What is the meaning of the suffix '-ology' in words like 'cardiology'?

Accepted Answer

Study or science of

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Treatment of

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Removal of

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Pertaining to

Question 6

Which type of context clue is used in: 'The patient was lethargic, or unusually drowsy and sluggish'?

Accepted Answer

Definition clue

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Example clue

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Contrast clue

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Inference clue

Question 7

Which sentence best demonstrates parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

The student enjoys reading, writing, and studying.

Answer

The student enjoys reading, to write, and studying.

Answer

The student enjoys to read, writing, and to study.

Answer

The student enjoys reading, writes well, and studies hard.