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According to the prefix "sub-", which of the following words defines "subterranean"?

A. Overpass

B. Underground

C. Aboveground

D. Causeway

Answer Explanation:

The word that defines "subterranean" based on the prefix "sub-" is B. Underground.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following sentences correctly uses a compound sentence structure?

    A. The professor enjoyed reading, cycling, and listening to jazz music.

    B. After they played basketball all day, the girls were very tired.

    C. Although he would have gone to the movie that his friends recommended, he had house chores to finish.

    D. He liked to cook at home, but she preferred to eat at restaurants.

    Answer Explanation

    The sentence "He liked to cook at home, but she preferred to eat at restaurants." correctly uses a compound sentence structure. It consists of two independent clauses "He liked to cook at home" and "she preferred to eat at restaurants" joined by the coordinating conjunction "but".

  • Q #2: 1. It has never been more true to say that a dog is a man's best friend. 2. In response, the dog bit the intruder who was attacking his owner. 3. Last Tuesday night, a dog and his owner were asleep in their home. 4. An intruder broke into the house in the early hours of the morning. Using the sentences above, which of the following sentence orders best forms an organized, logical paragraph?

    A. 1,3,2,4

    B. 1,2,4,3

    C. 3,4,2,1

    D. 3,1,2,4

    Answer Explanation

    The given sentences present a logical sequence of events, starting with the dog and owner being asleep in their home, followed by the intruder breaking into the house, the dog biting the intruder who was attacking the owner, and finally, the statement about the dog being a man's best friend.

    This order creates a clear and coherent story.

  • Q #3: Which of the following sentences correctly uses a complex sentence structure?

    A. They had to decide between adopting a cat or a dog at the rescue shelter.

    B. Whenever the boys played in the rain, they came home with muddy clothes.

    C. The student brought her laptop, textbooks, and parking pass.

    D. She wanted to go to the beach after she left work.

    Answer Explanation

    The sentence "She wanted to go to the beach after she left work."(Choice D) correctly uses a complex sentence structure. It consists of an independent clause "She wanted to go to the beach" and a dependent clause "after she left work."

    Choice B is wrong because the sentence contains two independent clauses: "Whenever the boys played in the rain" and "they came home with muddy clothes." These clauses are joined by the coordinating conjunction "and." While it is a sentence with multiple clauses, it does not contain a dependent clause.

    Note: To be a complex sentence, there should be an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Choice B only consists of two independent clauses without a dependent clause, making it a compound sentence instead of a complex sentence.

    Be keen to differentiate between complex and compound sentences.

  • Q #4: "The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and the farmer didn't harvest as expected." Which of the following parts of speech describes the word "incredibly" as used in the sentence

    A. Adverb

    B. Preposition

    C. Adjective

    D. Pronoun

    Answer Explanation

    In the sentence, "The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and he", the word "incredibly" is an adverb. Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this case, "incredibly" modifies the adjective "small," indicating the degree or intensity of the smallness of the pumpkin crop.

  • Q #5: ATI TEAS Version 7-English and Language Usage Which of the following is a step in the proofreading process?

    A. Checking primary sources

    B. Checking secondary sources

    C. Checking for proof of authorship

    D. Checking for spelling

    Answer Explanation

    Checking for spelling is a step in the proofreading process. Proofreading involves reviewing a written document for errors and making corrections as necessary. This can include checking for spelling errors, grammar mistakes, punctuation errors, and formatting issues.

  • Q #6: Which of the following sentences requires citation?

    A. At our school, we only learned about a fraction of the political and economic complexities of the American Civil War.

    B. I would wager that most students in the United States will be able to tell you that the Battle of Fort Sumter in 1861 started the American Civil War.

    C. There were buffalo in every western territory of the United States as of 1860.

    D. They say that history is written by the victors.

    Answer Explanation

    The sentence " There were buffalo in every western territory of the United States as of 1860." requires citation because it presents a claim or fact that is not common knowledge and needs to be supported by a source

  • Q #7: Which of the following is a compound sentence?

    A. I like my job, but I like this more.

    B. I can and will take the prize this year.

    C. I need to order a new auto-subdividing adjuster piece for the components behind it.

    D. As I was saying, if you need my help for anything, just call me.

    Answer Explanation

    A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: "I like my job, but I like this more." This sentence has two independent clauses, "I like my job" and "I like this more," joined by the conjunction "but."

  • Q #8: Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement?

    A. The boys and girl in our club is in the cafe.

    B. The boy or the girls come to school late.

    C. The boys or the girls sings in the choir.

    D. The boys and girl visits my house.

    Answer Explanation

    Choice A: In this option, the subject "The boys and girl" is a compound subject that includes both "boys" and "girl." The mistake here lies in the verb "is," which is singular. Since the subject is plural due to the presence of "boys," the correct verb should be "are."

    Choice B: This choice correctly follows subject-verb agreement rules. The subject "The boy" is singular, so the verb "come" is appropriately singular. Similarly, for "the girls," which is plural, the verb "come" is used in its plural form.

    Choice C: Here, the subject "The boys" and "the girls" are connected by "or," indicating a singular choice. However, the verb "sings" is in the singular form, which is incorrect for plural subjects. To maintain agreement, the correct verb should be "sing."

    Choice D: In this option, the compound subject "The boys and girl" is again presented. However, the verb "visits" is singular, not in agreement with the plural subject. To ensure proper subject-verb agreement, the verb "visit" should be used.

  • Q #9: 1) Initially, we constructed experiments that explored new relationships among six major systems of the human body: circulatory, digestive, muscular, nervous, reproductive, and respiratory. 2) We believe that this work will revolutionize our understanding of human behavior. 3) Then, we discovered, through a series of curious events and calculations, that these systems were all intricately involved in a kind of psychic economy. 4) Our experimental research project has focused on what we call the Psycho-Physical Performance Scale. 5) Therefore, we ultimately chose to classify different triggers of human actions and productions according to these new relationships. Which of the following best orders these sentences to form a well-organized paragraph?

    A. 4, 1, 3, 5, 2

    B. 1, 3, 4, 2, 5

    C. 2, 1, 3, 5, 4

    D. 2,4,1,3,5

    Answer Explanation

    1, 3, 4, 2, 5.

    This order begins presents the initial experiments, then the discovery, after which it discusses the research project, introduces the belief and ends with the classification. While it provides the context for the belief, it starts with the discovery, which may confuse the reader as it doesn't establish the topic first.

    The paragraph is as follows:

    "Initially, we constructed experiments that explored new relationships among six major systems of the human body: circulatory, digestive, muscular, nervous, reproductive, and respiratory. Then, we discovered, through a series of curious events and calculations, that these systems were all intricately involved in a kind of psychic economy. Our experimental research project has focused on what we call the Psycho-Physical Performance Scale. We believe that this work will revolutionize our understanding of human behavior. Therefore, we ultimately chose to classify different triggers of human actions and productions according to these new relationships."

  • Q #10: Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

    A. A working student's best friend is her phone.

    B. Several car's bumpers were crushed after the collision.

    C. Tom's and Anne house is beautiful.

    D. The ponys' saddle is so pretty.

    Answer Explanation

    Option A is correctly punctuated. It uses the possessive form "student's" to indicate that the friend belongs to the working student.

    The possessive apostrophe is placed after "student" and before the "s" to indicate that the friend is singular and not plural.