According to the prefix "pre-", which of the following words defines "preliminary"?
A. Introductory
B. Anticipatory
C. Concluding
D. Repeating
Preliminary is what comes first and hence best shows the introductory parts.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Language
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Q #1: According to the prefix "in-" which of the following words defines "incredulous"?
A. Convinced
B. Disbelieving
C. Sympathetic
D. Weary
Answer Explanation
The word incredulous means the act of being unable to believe something.
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Q #2: Which of the following is the plural spelling of the word "loaf"?
A. Loafs
B. Loafes
C. Loaves
D. Loaf's
Answer Explanation
The plural of words ending with “f” are usually replaced with “ves” at the end, making the C the correct answer.
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Q #3: Surely, he thought, I can't trust this enticing yet dubious offer, although I could use the opportunity more than I'd like to admit. Which of the following parts of speech is the word "although"?
A. Participle
B. Conjunction
C. Adverb
D. Interjection
Answer Explanation
Although means 'in spite of something'. it is a subordinating conjunctions. This means that the clause which they introduce is a subordinate clause, which needs a main clause to make it complete
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Q #4: Which of the following sentences contains formal language, rather than informal language?
A. The blue-footed booby is a magnificent specimen.
B. When traveling alone, be on the lookout for pick-pockets.
C. If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen.
D. I didn't want to tell on my friends, but the teacher gave me no choice.
Answer Explanation
Formal language is less personal than informal language. It is used when writing for professional or academic purposes like graduate school assignments . Formal language does not use colloquialisms, contractions or first-person pronouns such as "I" or "We." A is the correct use of formal language as there is no personal information or first person pronouns used to bring out the message.
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Q #5: Because of all your running around, their clients are confused about whose in charge, and the company is losing its competitive edge. Which of the following contractions should be used to correct the error in the sentence above?
A. It`s
B. who's
C. they're
D. you're
Answer Explanation
Who’s is the right replacement for whose because it shows “who is” responsible for something, which fits perfectly into the sentence.
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Q #6: Which of the following options is correctly punctuated?
A. The runaway truck, which had been parked on a steep hill swerved and teetered, before jumping a curb and slamming into a tree.
B. The runaway truck, which had been parked on a steep hill, swerved and teetered before jumping a curb and slamming into a tree.
C. The runaway truck which had been parked on a steep hill swerved, and teetered before jumping a curb and slamming into a tree.
D. The runaway truck which had been parked on a steep hill swerved and teetered before jumping a curb, and slamming into a tree.
Answer Explanation
Having commas that separate the additional information “which had been parked on a steep hill” is the most correct use of the punctuation because it shows that the sentence can do without that piece of information. The additional information is only used to add more details but can still be excluded and that is why it is enclosed in commas.
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Q #7: Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement?
A. The dogs in our backyard growls late at night.
B. Computers has made our jobs easier.
C. Those two girls in the first row is best friends.
D. The tennis balls roll into the parking lot.
Answer Explanation
The subject is in plural “tennis balls” and is supported by a plural verb “roll” which makes D the correct use of subject-verb agreement.
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Q #8: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. A carpenter must use certain tools - hammers, saws, chisels - to finish a job.
B. A carpenter must use certain tools hammers, saws, chisels- to finish a job.
C. A carpenter must use certain tools, hammers, saws, chisels, to finish a job.
D. A carpenter must use certain tools-hammers, saws, chisels to finish a job.
Answer Explanation
In Option A, the em dash is used to set off the list of tools (hammers, saws, chisels) from the main part of the sentence. The em dash indicates a stronger break than a comma and helps to provide clarity and emphasis on the list of tools the carpenter must use. The sentence is correctly punctuated, and the tools are appropriately separated by the em dash.
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Q #9: Which of the following transitional expressions should a student use to compare two ideas?
A. In addition
B. Likewise
C. Therefore
D. For instance
Answer Explanation
likewise is used when you are comparing two methods, states, or situations and saying that they are similar .
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Q #10: Which of the following sentences correctly uses transition word?
A. Gilda attends college; thus, she also works full-time at an engineering firm.
B. Gilda is a hardworking student; therefore, she earned a good grade on her essay.
C. Gilda likes math class; nevertheless, she enjoys anything pertaining to numbers.
D. Gilda lives near campus; likewise, the grocery store is not within walking distance.
Answer Explanation
Therefore is used to affirm the first part of the sentence into showing why the second one should be mentioned.
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