ATI-TEAS TEST - ENGLISH USAGE SECTION- Western Governors University

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ATI-TEAS – ENGLISH USAGE TEST

1. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
2. Me and my friend is going to the park.
3. My friend and I are going to the park.
4. My friend and me is going to the park.
5. Me and my friend are going to the park.

Explanation: The pronoun "I" is used as the subject of the sentence, and the verb "are" agrees with the plural subject "My friend and I."

 

2. Choose the correct punctuation for the sentence: The meeting is scheduled for 3 pm ___ everyone must attend.
3. ;
4. :
5. ,
6. .

 Explanation: A colon is used to introduce additional information or a list that explains the first part of the sentence.

 

3. Which word is misspelled in the sentence: The patient was refered to a specialist for further evaluation.
4. patient
5. refered
6. specialist
7. evaluation

 Explanation: The correct spelling is "referred," with double "r" before the suffix "-ed."

 

4. Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
5. The team of doctors were discussing the case.
6. The team of doctors is discussing the case.
7. The team of doctors discuss the case.
8. The team of doctors are discuss the case.

 Explanation: "Team" is a singular collective noun, so the singular verb "is" is correct.

 

5. Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
6. Before leaving the house, she packed her lunch.
7. Before leaving the house she, packed her lunch.
8. Before, leaving the house she packed her lunch.
9. Before leaving, the house she packed her lunch.

Explanation: A comma is correctly placed after the introductory phrase "Before leaving the house" to separate it from the main clause.

 

6. Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: Neither of the boys brought ___ homework.
7. his
8. their
9. him
10. them

 Explanation: "Neither" is singular, so the singular pronoun "his" is appropriate.

 

7. Which sentence is in the active voice?
8. The experiment was conducted by the scientist.
9. The scientist conducted the experiment.
10. The experiment was being conducted by the scientist.
11. The scientist was conducting the experiment.

Explanation: Active voice has the subject (the scientist) performing the action (conducted) directly.

 

8. Identify the sentence fragment.
9. She runs every morning.
10. Running every morning.
11. She enjoys running every morning.
12. Every morning, she runs.

 Explanation: This option lacks a subject and a complete verb, making it a fragment.

 

9. Which word is a synonym for "benevolent"?
10. Cruel
11. Kind
12. Indifferent
13. Hostile

Explanation: "Benevolent" means showing kindness or goodwill, so "kind" is the closest synonym.

 

10. Choose the correct form of the verb: She ___ to the store yesterday.
11. go
12. goes
13. went
14. gone

 Explanation: "Went" is the past tense of the verb "go," appropriate for the time frame "yesterday."

 

11. Which sentence uses parallel structure?
12. She likes to swim, hiking, and reading books.
13. She likes swimming, hiking, and to read books.
14. She likes to swim, hike, and read books.
15. She likes swimming, to hike, and reads books.

Explanation: Parallel structure requires consistent verb forms ("to swim, hike, and read") in a list.

 

12. What is the correct possessive form of "children"?
13. Childrens
14. Children’s
15. Childrens’
16. Child’s

Explanation: The plural "children" takes an apostrophe followed by "s" to form the possessive.

 

13. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
14. Its a beautiful day lets go hiking.
15. It’s a beautiful day, lets go hiking.
16. It’s a beautiful day; let’s go hiking.
17. Its a beautiful day; lets go hiking.

Explanation: The contraction "It’s" is correct, and a semicolon properly separates two independent clauses.

 

14. Choose the correct word: The ___ of the medication was immediate.
15. affect
16. effect
17. afect
18. efffect

Explanation: "Effect" is a noun meaning result, fitting the context of the sentence.

 

15. Which sentence is in the passive voice?
16. The nurse administered the vaccine.
17. The vaccine was administered by the nurse.
18. The nurse is administering the vaccine.
19. The vaccine administers the nurse.

Explanation: Passive voice has the subject (vaccine) receiving the action (administered) performed by the nurse.

 

16. Identify the correct sentence structure.
17. Because she studied hard, she passed the exam.
18. She studied hard because, she passed the exam.
19. Because she studied hard she passed, the exam.
20. She passed the exam, because she studied hard.

Explanation: The comma correctly separates the dependent clause "Because she studied hard" from the independent clause.

 

17. Which word is an antonym for "generous"?
18. Kind
19. Stingy
20. Helpful
21. Friendly

Explanation: "Stingy" means unwilling to give, the opposite of "generous."

 

18. Choose the correct verb tense: By the time we arrive, they ___ dinner.
19. will have finished
20. finish
21. finished
22. are finishing

Explanation: The future perfect tense "will have finished" indicates an action completed before another future action.

 

19. Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
20. She said, I’m tired.
21. She said “I’m tired.”
22. She said, “I’m tired.”
23. She said, “I’m tired”.

Explanation: Quotation marks enclose the spoken words, with the period inside the closing quotation mark.

 

20. Identify the misplaced modifier: Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the athlete.
21. Running quickly
22. the finish line
23. was crossed
24. by the athlete

Explanation: The modifier "Running quickly" incorrectly suggests the finish line was running, not the athlete.

 

21. Choose the correct word: The team needs to ___ its strategy.
22. revise
23. revision
24. revised
25. revising

 Explanation: The verb "revise" is needed to indicate the action the team must take.

 

22. Which sentence is clear and concise?
23. The individual who is employed as a nurse is required to work long hours.
24. The nurse must work long hours.
25. The nurse, who works long hours, is employed.
26. Long hours are worked by the nurse who is employed.

Explanation: This sentence is direct and avoids unnecessary words or complexity.

 

23. What is the correct form of the pronoun: The award was given to ___.
24. she and I
25. her and me
26. her and I
27. she and me

Explanation: Objective pronouns "her" and "me" are correct as objects of the preposition "to."

 

24. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
25. I have two cats; and a dog.
26. I have two cats; one is named Max.
27. I have two cats; one is named Max, the other is Luna.
28. I have two cats; they are both fluffy.

Explanation: A semicolon correctly separates two independent clauses without a conjunction.

 

25. Choose the correct word: The patient’s condition is ___.
26. critical
27. critically
28. critic
29. criticism

 Explanation: The adjective "critical" describes the noun "condition."

 

26. Which sentence has correct capitalization?
27. She visited the grand canyon last Summer.
28. She visited the Grand Canyon last summer.
29. She visited the Grand canyon last summer.
30. She visited The Grand Canyon last Summer.

Explanation: "Grand Canyon" is a proper noun requiring capitalization, while "summer" is not.

 

27. Identify the run-on sentence.
28. I studied for the test, and I passed.
29. I studied for the test I passed.
30. I studied for the test; I passed.
31. I studied for the test, so I passed.

Explanation: This sentence improperly joins two independent clauses without punctuation or a conjunction.

 

28. Choose the correct word: The doctor’s ___ was to monitor the patient closely.
29. advise
30. advice
31. advised
32. advising

Explanation: "Advice" is a noun, fitting the context of the doctor’s recommendation.

 

29. Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
30. The dogs’ bones are buried in the yard.
31. The dog’s bones is buried in the yard.
32. The dogs bone’s are buried in the yard.
33. The dog’s bone’s are buried in the yard.

 Explanation: The plural possessive "dogs’" correctly indicates multiple dogs own the bones.

 

30. Which word best completes the sentence: The lecture was so ___ that everyone stayed engaged.
31. boring
32. interesting
33. dull
34. tedious

Explanation: "Interesting" conveys a positive quality that keeps people engaged.

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