which sentence uses the phrase by the way correctly

ATI TEAS 7

ATI TEAS 7 English quizlet

1. Which sentence uses the phrase 'by the way' correctly?

A. By the way, I forgot to tell you that I won the lottery!
B. He finished his report; by the way, it was very well-written.
C. I have some news for you, by the way.
D. By the way, the movie starts at 8 pm.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C correctly uses the phrase 'by the way' to introduce additional information that is not directly related to the previous sentence, making it a natural and appropriate use of the phrase in casual conversation. Choices A, B, and D do not use 'by the way' in the same context as option C. Choice A incorrectly uses 'by the way' to convey winning the lottery, which is not a casual or incidental piece of information. Choice B incorrectly uses 'by the way' after a semicolon in a way that disrupts the flow of the sentence. Choice D correctly uses 'by the way' but the information provided about the movie starting time is not a casual or incidental addition, unlike in option C.

2. Cassidy's track and field experience was greater than any in her school's history. Cassidy was quite tall at 5'10". This made hurdling easier, which is where she got her start. It was easy to spot Cassidy with her long ponytail.

A. Cassidy's track and field experience was greater than any in her school's history.
B. Cassidy was quite tall at 5'10".
C. This made hurdling easier, which is where she got her start.
D. It was easy to spot Cassidy with her long ponytail.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The detail about Cassidy's ponytail is irrelevant to her track and field experience and can be removed. Choices A, B, and C provide relevant information about Cassidy's track and field experience and how her height contributed to her hurdling skills. However, choice D is the correct answer as it highlights an unrelated detail about her appearance, which does not impact her athletic abilities or achievements in track and field.

3. Which sentence uses the gerund (-ing) form correctly?

A. My favorite activity is playing tennis.
B. He enjoys traveling to new places.
C. Reading a good book is relaxing.
D. Writing is her passion.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A correctly uses the gerund form 'playing' as the direct object of the verb 'is.' In option B, 'traveling' is used correctly as a gerund after 'enjoys.' Option C also correctly uses 'Reading' as a gerund at the beginning of the sentence. However, in option D, 'Writing' is used as a gerund, but it lacks context or a clear function for the -ing form in the sentence, unlike the other options. The gerund form should serve a purpose in the sentence structure, which is not evident in option D.

4. Which of the following examples uses correct punctuation?

A. The moderator asked the candidates, “Is each of you prepared to discuss your position on global warming?”.
B. The moderator asked the candidates, “Is each of you prepared to discuss your position on global warming?”
C. . The moderator asked the candidates, ‘Is each of you prepared to discuss your position on global warming?’
D. The moderator asked the candidates, ‘Is each of you prepared to discuss your position on global warming?’

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B is the correct answer because it correctly places the period inside the closing quotation mark, following the closing punctuation of the sentence. This is the standard punctuation rule for quotations in American English. Choice A is incorrect as it has an extra period outside the closing quotation mark. Choice C is incorrect as the period should come after the closing quotation mark. Choice D is incorrect as it lacks the initial space before the quotation, not adhering to proper punctuation rules.

5. Which verb tense best fits the blank: 'By next month, she _____ the project for a year.'

A. will have been working on
B. will work on
C. has been working on
D. had worked on

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: will have been working on.' In this sentence, the future perfect continuous tense is needed to convey that the action of working on the project will continue up to a specific future point (next month). Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. Choice B ('will work on') indicates a future action without emphasizing the duration of the action. Choice C ('has been working on') is in the present perfect continuous tense, which does not convey the future duration of the action. Choice D ('had worked on') is in the past perfect tense, which is not suitable for indicating an action continuing up to a future point.