TEAS English Language Usage: Knowledge of Language (Quiz 1)

____________________ want to order pizza for lunch. Which of the following options completes the sentence above?

The school, located atop one of the highest and most beautiful mountains of the area, witnessed snowy and long winters. During the cold days, all pupils, including myself, carried a couple of hot baked potatoes in our pockets and into the freezing classrooms. This way, we could keep ourselves warm in the morning and then have a delicious and ready-to-eat snack at noon. Modern heating has its advantages, but I have yet to find something that tastes as good and comforting as those potatoes did.What is the author’s tone in this passage?

Freight train with your mile of cars Collecting eclectic graffiti like scars Ghosts of innumerable nameless places Seen but looked past by thousands of faces. Which of the following is likely the genre of the passage?

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Which of the following would most likely act as a transition sentence?

Summer is the hottest season of the year, and it’s important to know how to prepare properly when venturing outside in the heat. First and foremost, make sure you apply plenty of sunscreen. Any area of your skin that is exposed to the sun should have sunscreen. This includes your face even if you are wearing a hat or sunglasses. Additionally, drink plenty of water. Whether you’re inside or outside, always have water with you to drink. You could even make it a goal to drink so much every hour. Staying hydrated is key to good health and helps you avoid getting overheated. Last but not least, eat or snack frequently. When it’s hot out, it can be easy to lose your appetite or become so engulfed in your activities that you go longer between meals. It is a good idea to have a small snack, like a granola bar, with you at all times. Your body still needs nutrients, even in the heat! Make sure your family is prepared before spending the day outside this summer. For whom is this passage probably being written?

That team of doctors ___________ for their amazing diagnostic talents. Which of the following options completes the sentence above?

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Which of the following is the first step of the writing process?

In order to keep horses as domesticated animals, proper care and training are necessities from the beginning. A newborn horse, or foal, will often be hesitant to interact with humans. However, it is crucial to gently attempt this interaction starting in the first few days of life and continuing on a daily basis to familiarize the horse with humans. This helps make further training for specific skills, such as racing or working cattle, much easier because trust has been established. You should probably feed your horse. Depending on the available resources, horses may eat grass, hay, grain, oats, vegetables, or even a mixture of these through feed from a store. Though it is time-consuming, caring for and training a horse early on can have significant benefits for both the horse and owner. Which of the following sentences contains information that does not belong in the paragraph?

That night, when Mia was quietly driving back home on an empty road, her eye caught the glimpse of what she thought could be a medium-sized dog, so she started pressing the brake pedal. While the car slowed down, she turned the full beam lights off to avoid scaring the animal. An animal that, now that she was closer, resembled a small doe. To her surprise, the doe made a sound that resulted in a cute baby deer appearing on the road and diligently crossing it with its mother, leaving Mia with an overwhelming feeling of awe at nature’s beauty. What is the author’s tone in this passage?

Recent efforts to replicate the experiment’s results have proved unsuccessful (Martin et al., 2017; Karpov, 2019). Which of the following publications would most likely contain this sentence?

Good morning, Bluejays! Today is Thursday, September 26, 2019. For lunch, you will have a choice of beef tacos, chicken salad, or cheese pizza. Remember, you can always bring extra money for ala-carte treats, too! During study hall time this morning, the photography club should meet in the library with Mrs. Kampwerth, and the scholar bowl team should report to Mr. Reinkensmeyer’s classroom. Photo club members, don’t forget to bring your entries with you for the fall contest! Next Friday will be the last day to bring yearbook order forms to the office. Of course, we will have some extras available when hard copies come in, but we cannot guarantee that we will have an extra copy for anyone. If you would like one, please ensure that you deliver your order form to the office by next Friday! For whom is this passage probably being written?

That was how it felt when Jack gazed up from the shadowy forest floor at the full splash of the Milky way, dripping down between treetops. He didn’t know the stars could be this luminous or the sky this velvety black. But if it was just Oregon or just one region suddenly without electricity, cell service, and functioning gas pumps, then where was the National Guard, coming with their military vehicles to save the day? Jack had been making his way along I-5, far enough from the road to evade lawless travelers, but still close enough to hear traffic. There was none. There was only mist, moss, green glow, the fragrance of Douglas firs, scampering wildlife, and wandering thoughts. During these solitary days in the woods, navigating and telling time by the sun, Jack had never felt more alive or free. Which of the following is likely the genre of the passage?

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

MOLLY: Have you seen my new white boots? I thought I’d left them here.STEVIE: Yeah, I think your sister is wearing them. Which of the following publications would most likely contain these sentences?

Hummus is a simple, flavorful, and nourishing Middle-Eastern chickpea dip. To make it, you need boiled chickpeas, vegetable oil, tahini, water, a garlic clove, lemon juice, and cumin powder. Mix all the ingredients except the oil and blend them using a blender until they are well integrated. Add the oil and keep blending for another few minutes until creamy. Drizzle with olive oil, sweet paprika, and sesame seeds and serve with bread or vegetables. What is the author’s tone in this passage?

Which of the following sentences would most likely act as a supporting detail?

Which of the following is the last step of the writing process?

Which of the following would most likely act as a concluding sentence?

Surpassing the timberline had rid them of the mosquitos. As the two hikers drew closer to the silver dollar lake in the distance, a cabin and a campsite came into view. It was another half hour before they were upon it. There was nobody around the collapsed tent-poles; sleeping bags, clothes, and cooking supplies were strewn everywhere. At 12,000 feet, mountain lions make appearances and storms move in without warning. The pair exchanged concerned looks, approaching the cabin by the lakebed for help. A man with an unkempt grey beard answered the door, opening it just enough to peer at the strangers. The couple described the scene and asked to use the mountain man’s phone. Intense, ice-blue eyes pointed out at them, unblinking and expressionless as he gruffly turned them away. They rushed down the mountain to their car where there was reception, and called the park service from a cell phone instead. Which of the following is likely the genre of the passage?

The Common Core State Standards have been implemented in numerous states across our nation. These standards provide Kindergarten through twelfth-grade teachers with specific goals to guide learning in mathematics and English language arts classrooms. At the end of each academic year, students should have reached mastery for each standard of both mathematics and English language arts in their respective grade level. Throughout the year, teachers provide students with instructional materials and experiences that best support all students in reaching mastery of the standards. This may look different for every student because teachers often differentiate instructional opportunities and curriculum to meet the needs of each specific student in the classroom. The Common Core State Standards have set expectations for both teachers and students to achieve their highest potential in science and social studies. Which of the following sentences contains information that does not belong in the paragraph?

In neurosurgical brain injury management, dehydration is a common goal. But, the target levels of dehydration in such protocols remain unclear. The Lund protocol recommendation of neutral to moderately negative fluid balance has at times been associated with reduced mortality. Otherwise, there does not appear to be any strong empirical evidence to support inducing dehydration to decrease cerebral edema or other complications from severe traumatic brain injury. Researchers urge trauma centers to focus on TBI patient fluid balance at neutral, as higher fluid balance has its own risks, such as leaky capillaries leading to pulmonary edema. Treatment should also include fluid replacement after mannitol and vasopressor therapy. Which of the following is likely the genre of the passage?

Marla had intended for things to turn out differently. Never in a million years had she imagined that her friendship with Clark would evolve into the bond they share today, but it was undeniable. They were made for one another, sharing the most genuine, passionate love either one of them had ever experienced. But how would she tell Darek? How would she go about breaking her family apart? Could she break her family apart? For whom is this passage probably being written?

The nurses and assistants ______________ a “meet and greet” for all of the new EMTs. Which of the following options completes the sentence above?

Which of the following steps in the writing process comes before drafting?

The head of Pediatrics ________ four children of her own. Which of the following options completes the sentence above?

Fearing for his life, Raymond ran as fast as he could in a useless effort to get away from the furious dragon. Which of the following publications would most likely contain this sentence?

Volleyball is an incredibly complex sport with many rules and regulations that are important for players and coaches to know before stepping onto a court for competition, but knowing the court and rotation positions is key. First and foremost, the court is divided in half by a net. On either side, there are six rotation zones, one for each player on the team. Players start in one of the six zones, known as their base position depending on their placement in the lineup, and they cannot cross a player in a neighboring zone until the ball is served into play. If ya do cross, ya lose a point for your team. Every time the receiving team wins the serve back, their players rotate clockwise to the next zone, which restricts a player from playing from the same zone the entire game. Players and coaches must know their team’s rotation positions each and every play in order to be successful in volleyball. Which of the following sentences contains information that does not belong in the paragraph?