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Which of the following options is a correct plural spelling?  

A. Datum

B. Parenthesis

C. Thesis

D. Syllabi

Answer Explanation:

Datum - singular form of data

Parenthesis - singular form of parentheses

Thesis - singular form of theses

Syllabi - plural form of syllabus

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following statements about a paragraph’s concluding sentence is true?  

    A. It gives information that opposes the topic sentence

    B. It summarizes the paragraph’s main point

    C. It gives supporting details for the topic sentence

    D. It summarizes the essay’s main point

    Answer Explanation

    A paraghraph’s concluding sentence should summarizes a paragraph’s main point.

  • Q #2: 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 #3: 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 #4: Many _____ books are popular among adults these days. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

    A. Children’s

    B. Childrens’s

    C. Childrens

    D. Childrens'

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #5: Which of the following is the meaning of the word “indiscriminate”?

    A. Selective

    B. Miscellaneous

    C. Distinct

    D. Noisy

    Answer Explanation

    The word "indiscriminate" means lacking in selectivity or without careful distinction.

    It suggests a lack of discrimination or consideration of specific factors, often implying randomness or without making distinctions or exceptions. Choice B, "Miscellaneous," aligns with this meaning as it refers to a collection or mixture of diverse or unrelated things.

  • Q #6: Which of the following tasks is appropriate during the final stage of the writing process?    

    A. Checking for punctuation errors

    B. Establishing a clear claim

    C. Providing logical transitions

    D. Supporting the main argument

    Answer Explanation

    One should check for punctuation errors to ensure no grammar errors in their writing.

  • Q #7: 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 #8: 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

  • Q #9: 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 #10: 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