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Knitting is my favorite hobby. I feel such a sense of accomplishment when I finish a sweater or a pair of socks. A ball of wool holds so much potential and is also a sustainable resource. The repetition of stitch after the stitch is so relaxing. Researchers say it can have the same benefits as meditation. There are other health benefits of knitting too. The craft can slow cognitive decline and improve symptoms of arthritis. I started knitting when I was in college and liked to knit during class. Knitting is a very portable hobby. It helped me pay attention to lectures. If you’re looking for a fun hobby, perhaps you should give knitting a try. Which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of the paragraph above?  

A. The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relax

B. There are other health benefits of knitting too

C. A ball of wool holds so much potential, and is also a sustainable resource

D. It helps me pay attention during lectures

Answer Explanation:

The sentence is out of topic while the rest of the sentences are talking about the benefits of stitching and how important it is to her.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following is a compound sentence?

    A. I don’t like to run or swim

    B. He ran, but she ran faster

    C. He will not run today

    D. Swimming is extremely fun

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #2: The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and heat in the summer. Which of the following parts of speech describes the word “incredibly” as used in the sentence above?

    A. Pronoun

    B. Preposition

    C. Adverb

    D. Adjective

    Answer Explanation

    Adverb because it explains more about how the verb was done.

  • Q #3: John Smith was the man ________ photographed the landscape. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

    A. Which

    B. That

    C. Who

    D. Whom

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #4: In which of the following situation is a citation needed?  

    A. A student quotes song lyrics to support his point

    B. A speaker recites an original poem

    C. A professor teaches a concept from a book she wrote

    D. A writer states a well-known and accepted fact

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #5: The spaces between the ribs are known as ------- spaces; they contain the  ------------- veins. Which of the following words is the best choice for the blanks in the sentence?  

    A. Intravenous, Intrathoracic

    B. Intracostal, Suprathoracic

    C. Intercostal, Intercostal

    D. Intervenous, Superficial

    Answer Explanation

     

    The spaces between the ribs are known as intercostal spaces; they contain the intercostal veins.

  • Q #6: Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis?

    A. It reflects the opinions of most people

    B. It directly states the argument

    C. A reasonable argument cannot be made against it

    D. It is a viewpoint endorsed by one’s professor

    Answer Explanation

    Academic thesis directly states the argument.

  • Q #7: 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 #8: The fact that she lied to her best friend weighed heavily on her--------.

    A. Concience

    B. Consceince

    C. Consciense

    D. Conscience

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #9: 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 #10: Everyone knew Sam was ---------------- to helping animals because of his volunteer work at the animal shelter

    A. Committed

    B. Comited

    C. Comitted

    D. Commited

    Answer Explanation