julia robinson an avid photographer in her spare time was able to capture stunning shots of the local wildlife on her last business trip to australia

ATI TEAS 7

English and Language Usage TEAS

1. Julia Robinson, an avid photographer in her spare time, was able to capture stunning shots of the local wildlife on her last business trip to Australia. Which of the following is an adjective in the preceding sentence?

A. Time
B. Capture
C. Avid
D. Photographer

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Avid.' In the sentence, 'avid' describes Julia Robinson as someone who is enthusiastic and passionate about photography in her spare time. Adjectives are words that modify or describe nouns, and in this case, 'avid' modifies the noun 'photographer.' Choice A, 'Time,' is a noun and does not describe or modify any other word in the sentence. Choice B, 'Capture,' is a verb indicating an action taken by Julia Robinson. Choice D, 'Photographer,' is a noun identifying the role or occupation of Julia Robinson, not describing her in this context.

2. Which of the following examples would be a good transition sentence?

A. You will have an instructor and a syllabus with a list of the books you will need to read.
B. Taking a course online is in many ways similar to taking a course in a traditional classroom setting.
C. You will even have class discussions and one-on-one meetings with your professor.
D. However, online students often work entirely from home, which is just one part of what makes online learning different.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The sentence 'However, online students often work entirely from home, which is just one part of what makes online learning different.' provides a contrast and smoothly transitions to a discussion of what makes online learning distinct from traditional classroom settings. Choice A talks about the components of a course but does not transition to a new point. Choice B discusses similarities between online and traditional courses, which does not transition to a new topic. Choice C focuses on interactions with professors but does not transition to a new idea.

3. Which of the following root words means far?

A. tele
B. trans
C. post
D. ante

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'tele,' which means far. This root word is commonly found in words like 'telephone' and 'television,' where 'tele' indicates a distance or far-reaching transmission. 'Trans' (choice B) means across or beyond, not specifically far. 'Post' (choice C) means after or later, and 'ante' (choice D) means before or prior, neither of which conveys the meaning of far.

4. Which of the following examples from the paragraph about the Silk Road is a transition sentence?

A. The Silk Road got its name from Chinese silk, which was a major item traded along the route.
B. However, there were many other important trade items, some of which would end up changing the world forever.
C. Because the Silk Road was not just one single road, historians also use the term 'Silk Routes' to describe the network.
D. The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that stretched from China through India all the way to Africa, Greece, Rome, and Great Britain.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Choice B is the correct answer because it serves as a transition sentence in the paragraph about the Silk Road. It shifts the focus from Chinese silk being a major trade item to the introduction of other important trade items that had a significant impact on the world. This transition indicates a change in the topic being discussed within the paragraph. Choices A, C, and D do not serve as transition sentences. Choice A simply introduces the origin of the Silk Road's name, choice C provides additional information about the network without transitioning to a new topic, and choice D gives a general description of the Silk Road without transitioning to a different aspect of the trade routes.

5. What type of sentence is the sentence above?

A. Simple
B. Complex
C. Compound
D. Compound-complex

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence above is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause 'You are a helpful assistant' and a dependent clause 'What type of sentence is the sentence above?'. A complex sentence is formed by joining an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses. In this case, the dependent clause 'What type of sentence is the sentence above?' cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the sentence does not contain multiple independent clauses (compound) or a combination of independent and dependent clauses (compound-complex).