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According to the prefix “mal-,” which of the following phrases best defines “malformed”?

A. Formed within

B. Partially formed

C. Formed under

D. Badly formed

Answer Explanation:

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following sentences does not belong in a paragraph about caring for newly hatched chickens?  

    A. Giving the chicks medicated or non-medicated food is a controversial choice that you should make after speaking to your supplier of feed store personnel

    B. Eggs should be collected daily from a mature hen to ensure the eggs are not fertilized

    C. Set the hatching area temperature to 950F, reducing it by 50 each week after the chicks arrive.

    D. Make sure the chicks have plenty of clean water in shallow containers, giving them sugar water on their first day for a boost of energy

    Answer Explanation

    The sentence is talking about eggs while the question is asking about taking take of newly hatched chickens.

  • Q #2: In the word “circumnavigation,” the Latin prefix “circum” means to move in which of the following directions?  

    A. Forward

    B. Up

    C. Around

    D. Sideways

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #3: Which of the following options is a correct plural spelling?  

    A. Datum

    B. Parenthesis

    C. Thesis

    D. Syllabi

    Answer Explanation

    Datum - singular form of data

    Parenthesis - singular form of parentheses

    Thesis - singular form of theses

    Syllabi - plural form of syllabus

  • Q #4: Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar?

    A. If any less people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation

    B. If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation

    C. If any less people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation

    D. If any fewer people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation

    Answer Explanation

    The correct usage is "fewer" when referring to countable items like people. Therefore, the grammatically correct sentence is:

    b. If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.

     

     

  • Q #5: The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her--------.

    A. Concience

    B. Consceince

    C. Consciense

    D. Conscience

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #6: Many _____ books are popular among adults these days. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

    A. Children’s

    B. Childrens’s

    C. Childrens

    D. Childrens'

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #7: Which of the following sentences is an example of a third-person narrative voice?

    A. We love sightseeing in our national parks

    B. You have always been very meaningful to me

    C. I went to the store for some basic items

    D. He was scared when he got on the plane

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #8: Based upon the affixes, which of the following words could be defined as “the study of humans”?

    A. Anthropomorphism

    B. Philanthropy

    C. Anthropology

    D. Biology

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #9: Which one of the following sentences contain a dangling modifier?  

    A. My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint

    B. The connected puppy sat by the sleeping young child

    C. Adequate lighting is important for anyone who is studying or reading

    D. Drivers in our state are confused by the outdated driving law

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #10: Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

    A. The handle was lose and could of fallen off at any moment..

    B. The handle was loose and could of fallen off at any moment.

    C. The handle was lose and could have fallen off at any moment.

    D. The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.

    Answer Explanation

    Choice A: "lose" is incorrect; it should be "loose," which means not firmly or tightly fixed in place. Additionally, "could of" is incorrect; it should be "could have."

    Choice B: "could of" is incorrect; it should be "could have."

    Choice C: "lose" is incorrect; it should be "loose," and "could of" is incorrect; it should be "could have."

    Choice D: This sentence is grammatically correct. "loose" is the correct spelling, and "could have" is the proper form when expressing possibility.