TEAS English Language Usage: Vocabulary Acquisition (Quiz 1) Welcome to your TEAS Practice Quizzes. Note: We designed Two (2) sets of practice quizzes for this Domain. Each set has 30 questions. TEAS English Language Usage (quiz 1): Vocabulary Acquisition. (30 questions) Please click NEXT to start your Free TEAS Practice Quizzes right away. Best of Luck! 1. Since he didn’t have much of a backbone, Bryan was susceptible to peer pressure. Which of the following best defines the word susceptible based on its use in the sentence? Resistant to a force or influence Shielded or protected from Subject to a force of influence To be aware of None 2. My doctor prescribed an antibiotic to fight my infection. Which of the following defines the prefix “anti-“ as used in the word antibiotic in the sentence above? for with after against None 3. After surgery, the patient was fed by intravenous tubes. Which of the following defines the prefix “intra-” as used in the word intravenous in the sentence above? within between over outside None 4. Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-algia”? Having to do with pain A person who treats pain Spreading rapidly Having to do with plants None 5. The outstanding ER staff put forth extraordinary efforts during the disease outbreak. Which of the following defines the prefix “extra-” as used in the word extraordinary in the sentence above? under beyond less than in place of None 6. In which of the following does the suffix create a word that has a different meaning than the root word? phalanges intestinal examined ovaries None 7. Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-ize”? Condition of To act on To make or cause to be State of being None 8. In which of the following does the suffix create a word that has a different meaning than the root word? optics digesting neurologist revived None 9. Health professionals work together with clear communication to avoid the misdiagnosis of illnesses. Which of the following defines the prefix “mis-” as used in the word misdiagnosis in the sentence above? wrong after against supporting None 10. Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-less”? Feeling of Without Characterized by Full of None 11. Nana was your quintessential grandma who absolutely adored her grandchildren as you might expect from most grandparents. Which of the following best defines the word quintessential based on its use in the sentence? Typical of a certain kind Commonly accepted Rotten to the core Lousy or undependable None 12. Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-itis”? Causing to be Among others Inflammation of Infection of None 13. Based on an examination of the word parts, which of the following means “one who studies very small life forms”? biographer microbiologist biologist microbiology None 14. A very capricious teenager, Louie rarely took the time to weigh the consequences of his actions. Which of the following best defines the word capricious based on its use in the sentence? Impulsive Careful Energetic Thoughtful None 15. The patient opted for the noninvasive laser surgery, which does not involve incisions, to remove her gallstones. Which of the following defines the prefix “non-” as used in the word noninvasive in the sentence above? not against less than more than None 16. After winning a state championship, the team reacted effusively, jumping up and down and crying tears of happiness together. Which of the following best defines the word effusively based on its use in the sentence? Demonstrating great exhaustion In a form of chaos Showing no emotion With great joy None 17. Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-ectomy”? The removal of The science or study of The condition of To repair None 18. All through grade school, the girls were adversaries, but when they reached high school, they shockingly became best friends. Which of the following best defines the word adversaries based on its use in the sentence? Friends Enemies Teammates Classmates None 19. Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-ologist”? One who studies The study or science of A place to The principles of None 20. Based on an examination of the word parts, which of the following means “characteristic of a diseased mind”? psychopathic sociopathic psychopathology psychotropic None 21. Based on an examination of the word parts, which of the following means “the state of being infected”? infectious infection disinfectant disinfecting None 22. The new multifunction equipment, with a large variety of purposes, is amazingly innovative. Which of the following defines the prefix “multi-” as used in the word multifunction in the sentence above? some new many only None 23. Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-ate”? Relating to Characteristic of To cause to be To consume None 24. In which of the following does the suffix create a word that has a different meaning than the root word? testicular psychoanalyzed transcripts prescribed None 25. Though they hated to cancel, the bank had to rescind their loan offer after discovering the fraudulent activity. Which of the following best defines the word rescind based on its use in the sentence? To recalculate To negotiate To provide in abundance To take away None 26. When preparing for the county band competition, Mr. Kesterson ran us through the gamut of pieces, with everything from classical to hard rock. Which of the following best defines the word gamut based on its use in the sentence? A spectrum A select portion A small selection A physical test None 27. In which of the following does the suffix create a word that has a different meaning than the root word? obesity removed diagnosing reservations None 28. The new director of the university museum is a famous author and anthropologist, focusing on the whole human experience. Which of the following defines the prefix “anthrop-” as used in the word anthropologist in the sentence above? mankind ancient history scientist personalities None 29. A good, strong disinfectant is vital to stopping the spread of infections. Which of the following defines the prefix “dis-” as used in the word disinfectant in the sentence above? clean for not away None 30. The scientist cut the worm into three sections: the anterior, the midsection and the posterior. Which of the following defines the prefix “mid-” as used in the word midsection in the sentence above? after under between before None Time is Up! Time's up
