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TEAS 7 Language TEAS Language Exam 2 Which of the following is a complex sent...

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

A. I brushed my teeth while the coffee brewed.

B. Time was running short, so I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up.

C. Since time was running short, I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up.

D. I used the time while the coffee was brewing to brush my teeth.

Answer Explanation:

A complex sentence is one that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

In Choice C: "Since time was running short, I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up," we have an independent clause: "I hurriedly brushed my teeth," and a dependent clause: "Since time was running short." The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, so it depends on the independent clause for its meaning. This combination of an independent and dependent clause makes Choice C a complex sentence.

The other choices are not complex sentences because they either lack a dependent clause or do not have the same level of complexity in their structure.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: The graceful dancer moved across the stage as the music began to play. Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix "-ful" as used in the sentence above?

    A. State of

    B. Able

    C. Worthy

    D. Characterized by

    Answer Explanation

    The suffix "-ful" means "characterized by," so "graceful" means "characterized by grace."

  • Q #2: Fill in the blanks. The class is nervous about _____ first exam.

    A. its'

    B. its

    C. it's

    D. they're

    Answer Explanation

    In the given sentence, "the class" is a singular noun and requires a singular possessive pronoun. "Its" is the correct form of the possessive pronoun "it" to use with a singular noun, as opposed to "it's," which is a contraction of "it is" and would not be appropriate in this context. "They're" is a contraction of "they are" and would not be appropriate because "class" is singular, not plural.

  • Q #3: Which of the following statements about a paragraph's topic sentence is true?

    A. It summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.

    B. It should be as detailed as possible.

    C. It summarizes the main idea of the essay.

    D. It should be as general as possible.

    Answer Explanation

    A topic sentence is the main idea or point of a paragraph. It serves as a guide to the reader, telling them what the paragraph is going to be about. A topic sentence should be clear, concise, and focused on a single idea, and it should summarize the main point of the paragraph. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

  • Q #4: Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

    A. The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage.

    B. The lizard has the ability to altar it's coloration to blend in with the foliage.

    C. The lizard has the ability to altar its coloration to blend in with the foliage.

    D. The lizard has the ability to altre its coloration to blend in with the foliage.

    Answer Explanation

    The sentence written correctly is: "The lizard has the ability to alter its coloration to blend in with the foliage." The word "alter" is spelled correctly, and the pronoun "its" is used correctly to show possession. The word "altar" in options B and D is a different word that means a raised platform used for religious or ceremonial purposes, and the word "it's" in option B is a contraction of "it is," which does not make sense in the context of the sentence.

  • Q #5: Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

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

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

    C. The contented puppy sat by the sleeping young child.

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

    Answer Explanation

    A dangling modifier is a phrase or clause that does not logically modify any word in the sentence. Example: "My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint." The phrase "that needed paint" is a dangling modifier because it does not clearly modify any word in the sentence.

    It is unclear whether it is the truck or the garage needed paint.

  • Q #6: 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 #7: Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization?

    A. I plan to enroll in college next Year.

    B. Even though he moved to New York, he was born in a western town

    C. The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a Range

    D. The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.

    Answer Explanation

    According to the rules of capitalization, the first letter of a sentence and proper nouns should be capitalized. In option D, "Rocky Mountains" is a proper noun and it is capitalized correctly. Geography is also a proper noun identifying a subject.

    In option A, "college" should not be capitalized as it is a common noun.

    In option B, it is partly correct however "Western" should be capitalized as it is a proper adjective referring to a specific region.

    In option C, "A1 Plumbing Board of Directors" is capitalized correctly, but "range" should not be capitalized as it is a common noun.

    Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

  • Q #8: 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 #9: Which of the following sentences about a paragraph's concluding sentence is true?

    A. It gives supporting details for the topic sentence.

    B. It summarizes the paragraph's main point.

    C. It summarizes the essay's main point.

    D. It gives information that opposes the topic sentence.

    Answer Explanation

    The concluding sentence of a paragraph serves to sum up the main idea or point that has been discussed in the paragraph. It provides closure to the paragraph and helps transition to the next one. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

  • Q #10: 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.

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