TEAS Test LANGUAGE Practice Questions

Of these sentences, which is the best example of a compound sentence?

“Given the patient’s symptoms, I would say he ____ has a serious infection.”

Which of these commonly misspelled words is the correct word and spelling for this sentence?

Change this sentence from passive to active voice:

Over the course of the year, many mistakes were made by our crew.

Which word would be used correctly in this sentence?

Tiffany, Arlena, and Jane worked as a team for ____ senior project.

“Sarah and George traveled to Boston via the train.” In this sentence, what part of speech is the word traveled?

“Upon receiving her meticulously corrected essay, Melanie decided that her teacher’s teaching style was far too pedantic.” Using context clues in the sentence, determine the meaning of the word pedantic

In this sentence, which verb tense should be used? Brian ____ to Montreal only two times before.

This sentence is an example of what common mistake in sentence structure?

Sarah and Tommy danced at the wedding, Sarah’s mom took pictures.

Of these sentences, which is punctuated correctly?

Of these compound words, which is spelled incorrectly?

Which of these sentences is not an example of subject-verb agreement?

“The man was harshly punished for his egregious mistake.”

Based on this sentence, what is the correct meaning of the word egregious?

Which of these is an example of correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Which of these words becomes an irregular plural?

Which of these is an example of incorrect capitalization?

“The Louvre is the most well-known museum in Paris. It is the current home of the Mona Lisa.”

What is the antecedent in these sentences?

“Adam ran slowly at the end of his race, his hand wiping haphazardly at his brow.”

Which words in this sentence are examples of adverbs?

Which subject and verb combination best completes this sentence?

The children’s ____ ____ upset by the poor timing of parent-teacher conferences.

Which of these is an example of the past perfect tense?

Which of these definitions best fits the word juxtaposition?

Words that are similar in sound, but are different in spelling and meaning are called homophones. Which homophones best fit in this sentence?

Caleb and Sanchez were ____ busy ____ take out the trash.

The word ox is a singular word that has an irregular plural form. Which of these words is the correct plural form of ox?

The words over and done may be combined to form a compound word. What is the proper way to create this compound word?

Which word is spelled correctly?

Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?

The word doctor may be used as a simple noun or descriptor, but may also be used as a title or in the place of a name. Of these sentences, which correctly capitalizes the word?

Of the four sentences listed, which is an example of a compound sentence?

Which of these sentences is an example of active voice?

Which of the definitions would be correct for the word draft in this sentence?

The draft in the downstairs hallway was due to a faulty duct system in the old house.

 “Ousley waited in his car for work to begin.”

What function does the word in serve in this sentence?

Which of these words best fits in the blank?

Lily waited eagerly for her university ____ letter.

Which of these words forms an irregular plural?

 “The stools were perched against the counter top. A few moments later, ____ fell.”

Which pronoun correctly fits the antecedent in this sentence?

Correct the flaws in this sentence.

Christine’s three dog eat a lot of food. It consumes two bags per week.

 “Taryn devoured her food with gusto. Her sticky fingers seemed to fly across her plate.”

In this sentence, what function does the word sticky perform?

What verb tense is used in this sentence?

Emmett had given his sister loans many times before.

 “Unable to get in touch with her friend to seek advice, Corrine reasoned that her friend’s silence could be interpreted as tacit compliance and forged ahead with her plan.”

Based on the context of this sentence, what is the meaning of the word tacit?

 “Eyeing the large firm with trepidation, Erin decided against seeking a job interview.”

Based on the context of this sentence, which meaning of the word firm is most plausible?

Which of these words is misspelled?

Which of these pairs of words requires a hyphen when the words are joined?

Which punctuation marks correctly complete this sentence?

Theodore intended to drive his car all night __ however __ he forgot to fill up his gas tank.

 “After Leo completed his Bachelor of Arts degree, he struggled to find a position as an art consultant.”

This is an example of what type of sentence?

Which of these sentences correctly uses capitalization?

Which answer option effectively changes this sentence from passive to active voice?

Which answer option effectively corrects this run-on sentence?

Shirley Ann wanted to go to the races she could not afford to go.

How should this sentence be rearranged to improve clarity?

Adelaide and Maddie were eager to go to the party, sisters and best friends.

In this sentence, which two words are examples of pronouns?

The backpack in the chair is his, but the lunchbox on the floor is hers.

Which of these sentences is a compound sentence?

Which of the following is not a compound-complex sentence?

Which of these sentences is an example of a narrative given through the third person point of view?

Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks

Read the paragraph and choose where it would most likely appear.

“My previous roles as an administrative assistant at multiple real estate companies greatly prepared me for your open position of executive assistant. I am a skilled multi-tasker and typist, and my organization skills are second to none. Additionally, I completed an elective course in Microsoft Suite, which means I can easily accomplish any computer task you may need, be that composing a letter or creating a workbook with functioning macros.”

Read this sentence and identify the subject and object, respectively.

“The soccer team ate the pizzas as if they were starving to death.”

Which of these is an indicator of the second person point of view?

Which of the following would not become a complex sentence by adding a dependent clause?

Which of these sentences does not contain two independent clauses?

Read the sentences and choose which one would probably be seen in an academic journal.

Which of these sentences effectively changes this sentence from first person to third person point of view?

Read this sentence and identify the modifier among the answer choices.

“Susan hastily read the letter to see if she had been accepted into her top school.”

Read this sentence and identify the direct object and the indirect object, respectively.

“Christine and Tom baked Uncle Bill some cookies.”

Which answer is a formal way to restate this sentence?

“I guess I better bite the bullet and do this research paper!”

Read the paragraph and choose the appropriate word to fill in the blank.

 “The student government couldn’t decide on the best theme for prom this year. There were differing schools of thought. Many of the governing members thought a classic theme featuring music from decades gone by would be a nice way to remember the past. ____, others thought a more modern approach with trendy music would be more popular.”

Read the paragraph and select the phrase that would be considered informal.

“I always wanted to be a teacher, even as a small child. I would gather my closest friends and make them listen to me as I lectured on various topics a child might find interesting—things like television programs, bicycle races, and swingsets. My friends were good sports about it and always listened attentively, making sure to raise their hands when they wanted to speak.”

Read the following sentence and choose the answer that would not logically follow it.

“I’ve always hated exercising, but ____.

Read the paragraph and select the sentence or sentences that do not logically fit.

“Dog breeds vary widely and there are many factors to consider when deciding which breed is right for your family. Common factors to consider include energy level, trainability, and maintenance. Energy level refers to how much your future dog may want or need to run, play, and train. Dogs of higher intelligence, such as the German Shepherd, tend to have high energy levels and therefore would not be a good fit for an owner who loves to relax on the couch after work. When it comes to trainability, not all dogs are equal. Some thrive on learning new tricks, while others, such as the Shih Tzu, may take a while to learn simple commands. It is a good idea to prepare your home for a new puppy before bringing them inside. Puppies are curious by nature and will find lots of things to chew and eat if you allow them. Finally, maintenance is a key component when owning any dog, but some are more work than others. If you can’t stand shedding or fur on the sofa, consider a Poodle or a designer Poodle mix, who don’t shed at all and have hypoallergenic coats. Taking these important differences into account will ensure a healthy, happy relationship between you and your new dog. Regardless of the breed you choose, remember that there is nothing more satisfying than the bond between a human and their dog.”

What is the best definition for the word circumnavigate?

Choose the best transitional word to fill the blank.

“____ I love to read, spending my entire Saturday in the library was not ideal.”

Read this sentence and identify the article and the complement, respectively.

“I looked at every zoo animal, but the elephant was the most entertaining.”

Which of these is correct, with regard to structure, grammar, and spelling?

Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks in these sentences.

“The marathon runner paused for a quick ____ to tighten his shoelaces. They had become ____ over the course of the first four miles.