TEAS English: Grammar and Sentence Structure 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

She studied hard; she passed the exam.

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I was tired; so I went to bed.

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We left early; because of the storm.

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He likes coffee; and tea.

Question 2

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

Neither the doctor nor the patients were ready.

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The group of nurses are meeting today.

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Each of the students have a book.

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The list of supplies are long.

Question 3

Which word is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

But

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Although

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However

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Because

Question 4

Choose the sentence that is a fragment.

Accepted Answer

Running through the rain.

Answer

She ran through the rain.

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The rain fell hard.

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We ran home.

Question 5

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?

Accepted Answer

The patient's chart is missing.

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The patients chart is missing.

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The patients' is missing.

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The patient chart's missing.

Question 6

What is the correct comparative form of 'good'?

Accepted Answer

Better

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Gooder

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More good

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Best

Question 7

Which sentence correctly uses 'who' versus 'whom'?

Accepted Answer

To whom did you give the report?

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Whom is calling?

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Who did you give it to?

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Whom went to the clinic?