which of the following pieces of writing should include citations

ATI TEAS 7

Practice English TEAS TEST

1. Which of the following pieces of writing should include citations?

A. A comparison of the language used in two different Shakespeare plays
B. A news article describing a burglary
C. A description of your favorite play
D. A personal essay about your lifelong interest in marine biology

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. A comparison of the language used in two different Shakespeare plays should include citations to support the analysis. Citations are necessary in academic or analytical pieces to give credit to the original sources, especially when comparing specific works. Choices B, C, and D do not require citations as they are more subjective or personal in nature. Choice B, a news article, should be based on facts and not personal analysis. Choice C is a personal opinion, and choice D is a personal essay based on the author's experiences and interests, where citations are not typically needed.

2. The day was cold and wet. Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months. Which of the following options uses correct grammar to combine the sentences for clarity?

A. The day was cold and wet, and Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months.
B. Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time because the day was cold and wet, and he had trained for the marathon for 6 months.
C. Because Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months, he was worried that he would not beat his best time. The day was cold and wet.
D. Jesse had trained for the marathon for 6 months, but because the day was cold and wet, Jesse was worried that he would not beat his best time.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Sentence D is the correct choice as it combines the sentences logically and clearly, showing cause and effect. It effectively connects the reason for Jesse's worry (the cold and wet day) with his training for the marathon. Choice A lacks a conjunction before 'Jesse was worried,' making it less clear. Choice B changes the sequence of events and weakens the cause-effect relationship. Choice C incorrectly places the reason for worry after the effect, leading to confusion in the sentence structure.

3. Which sentence uses the pronoun 'they' correctly?

A. They is going to the park later today.
B. Sarah and John said they would come to the party.
C. The teacher said they needs to finish the report.
D. They enjoys reading books in their free time.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A. "They" should be used with "are," not "is." B. Correct use of "they" for multiple people (Sarah and John). C. "They" should not be paired with "needs." D. "They" should be used with "enjoy," not "enjoys."

4. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011.
B. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011.
C. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June 2011.
D. One of my favorite places to visit is San Francisco, California, and I'll never forget my trip there from June, 2011.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C is the correct answer. The sentence is punctuated correctly with commas separating the city, state, and the rest of the sentence. In Choice A, there should be a comma after 'California' to correctly separate the city and state. Choice B lacks a comma after 'California,' creating a run-on sentence. Choice D incorrectly uses a comma before the year '2011,' which disrupts the flow of the sentence.

5. Which of the following root words would be used in a word related to the body?

A. corp
B. auto
C. man
D. bio

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The root word 'corp' is related to the body as it comes from the Latin word 'corpus,' meaning body. Words like 'corporal' and 'corporation' are derived from this root, linking them to the body in some manner. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. 'Auto' relates to self or automatic, 'man' pertains to human or hand, and 'bio' is associated with life or living organisms, none of which directly signify the body.