which of the following is a compound sentence

ATI TEAS 7

English TEAS Practice Test

1. Which of the following is a compound sentence?

A. Plague, generally not a major public health concern, actually continues to spread among rodent populations today, and it even occasionally makes its way into a human host.
B. Modern archaeology, which seeks answers to humanity’s questions about its past, is significantly helped by new technologies.
C. In the fight against obesity, countries around the world are imposing taxes on sodas and other sugary drinks in an effort to curb unhealthy habits.
D. Because the assassination of President John F. Kennedy continues to haunt and fascinate Americans, new movies, books, and television series about it are released every year.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses that are joined by coordinating conjunctions such as 'and,' 'but,' or 'or.' In choice A, the sentence contains two independent clauses separated by the coordinating conjunction 'and': 'Plague, generally not a major public health concern, actually continues to spread among rodent populations today' and 'it even occasionally makes its way into a human host.' Choice B is a complex sentence as it contains a dependent clause 'which seeks answers to humanity’s questions about its past' and an independent clause 'is significantly helped by new technologies.' Choice C is a simple sentence with one independent clause: 'In the fight against obesity, countries around the world are imposing taxes on sodas and other sugary drinks in an effort to curb unhealthy habits.' Choice D is a complex sentence with a dependent clause 'Because the assassination of President John F. Kennedy continues to haunt and fascinate Americans' and an independent clause 'new movies, books, and television series about it are released every year.'

2. Which of the following sentences would be a good topic sentence?

A. Ultimately, you will find that getting it just right can be surprisingly satisfying.
B. Cooking requires a number of different skills that can be learned and practiced.
C. One of the first things you will need as a chef is a good set of well-sharpened knives.
D. Of course, it can take a while to get the hang of chopping vegetables efficiently.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The sentence 'Cooking requires a number of different skills that can be learned and practiced' effectively introduces the main idea of the paragraph, making it a strong topic sentence. Choice A is vague and does not clearly establish the central theme. Choice C focuses on a specific tool rather than the broader concept of cooking skills. Choice D is more about the process of learning a particular skill rather than encompassing the range of skills needed for cooking.

3. Julia is writing an essay about the influence of technology on interpersonal relationships. Which of the following sentences would NOT be a relevant supporting detail?

A. Studies show that the more teenagers engage in social media, the less they engage with their peers.
B. College students study and work on homework an average of 4-6 hours a day.
C. Use of technology such as smartphones can lead to a lack of engagement in conversations.
D. Some psychologists think that watching TV activates the same part of the brain as having an in-depth conversation.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In an essay focusing on the impact of technology on interpersonal relationships, details about college students' study habits and homework workload are not directly related to the influence of technology on relationships. Choices A, C, and D are more relevant as they directly address the impact of technology, such as social media engagement, smartphone usage affecting conversations, and the comparison between TV-watching and brain activity during conversations.

4. We rejoiced as 'hackers.' Which of the following is the best revision of the sentence?

A. NO CHANGE
B. To a nagging technology problem, we rejoiced as 'hackers.'
C. We rejoiced when we figured out how to 'hack' a solution to a nagging technological problem.
D. To 'hack' our way to a solution, we had to rejoice.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C is the best revision as it provides clarity and context to the sentence. It conveys the idea that the individuals rejoiced after successfully finding a creative solution to a persistent technological issue. Choice A is incorrect as it leaves the sentence unchanged without adding any context. Choice B introduces the phrase 'nagging technology problem,' which alters the original meaning and is not as concise as the correct answer. Choice D alters the sentence structure and does not effectively convey the intended meaning of rejoicing after finding a solution.

5. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: 'While the chef prepared dinner, the guests chatted and enjoyed the music.'

A. While the chef prepared dinner
B. the guests chatted and enjoyed the music
C. While the chef prepared dinner
D. the guests chatted and enjoyed

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B' - 'the guests chatted and enjoyed the music.' An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. It typically includes a subject and a verb and does not rely on another clause to form a complete sentence. In this sentence, 'the guests chatted and enjoyed the music' fits this criteria, making it the independent clause. Choices A and C are incorrect as they are dependent clauses, starting with a subordinating conjunction 'While,' which shows they cannot stand alone as complete sentences. Choice D is also incorrect as it lacks the word 'the' before 'enjoyed,' making it grammatically incomplete.