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Numerous studies have confirmed that a brisk walk 30 minutes each day is an adequate exercise for most healthy adults. Two of the most beneficial aspects are increased metabolism and joint flexibility. Equally important, however, are the mental benefits. A daily walk provides a chance to decompress from the stresses of the work day. A change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood. Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the paragraph?  

A. If you want to get in shape, the first step is to get moving.

B. Exercise does not have to be difficult; consider walking.

C. There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk

D. One of the easiest ways to lose inches is to take a walk on a daily basis

Answer Explanation:

It clearly explains the paragraph as there are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following sentence contains formal language for use in an academic paper?

    A. I think that past lit reviews support my hypothesis

    B. Many behavior modification studies use a single-subject research design

    C. The participants in the study included guys aged 25 to 35 years living in Kansas

    D. The data analysis results don’t support the reject of the null hypothesis

    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: 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 #4: 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 #5: 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.

  • Q #6: 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 #7: The job applicants were shown to an anteroom, where they waited to be called for their interviews. Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “ante-“ as used in the sentence above

    A. After

    B. Against

    C. Before

    D. Beyond

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #8: 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

  • Q #9: 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 #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