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TEAS 7 Language TEAS Language Exam 3 Which of the following sentences contain...

Which of the following sentences contains formal language, rather than informal language?

A. The blue-footed booby is a magnificent specimen.

B. When traveling alone, be on the lookout for pick-pockets.

C. If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen.

D. I didn't want to tell on my friends, but the teacher gave me no choice.

Answer Explanation:

Formal language is less personal than informal language. It is used when writing for professional or academic purposes like graduate school assignments . Formal language does not use colloquialisms, contractions or first-person pronouns such as "I" or "We." A is the correct use of formal language as there is no personal information or first person pronouns used to bring out the message.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following sentences supports the following thesis statement? Organic gardening can be as simple or complex as you choose to make it.

    A. The origins of organic gardening date back to ancient times.

    B. Organic gardening ranges from basic composting to a chemical analysis of the soil.

    C. The popularity of organic gardening has increased because of the public's concern about food safety.

    D. Organic gardening requires the ability to recall scientific names of plants.

    Answer Explanation

    B shows both the simple and complex sides of organic gardening, which is exactly the correct support for the given thesis.

  • Q #2: Which of the following options is the correct spelling of the plural form of "crisis"?

    A. Crisis's

    B. Crises

    C. Crises's

    D. Crisises

    Answer Explanation

    The word crisis has a plural of “es” making B the right answer.

  • Q #3: Which of the following transitional expressions should a student use to compare two ideas?

    A. In addition

    B. Likewise

    C. Therefore

    D. For instance

    Answer Explanation

    likewise is used when you are comparing two methods, states, or situations and saying that they are similar .

  • Q #4: Which of the following sentences correctly uses transition word?

    A. Gilda attends college; thus, she also works full-time at an engineering firm.

    B. Gilda is a hardworking student; therefore, she earned a good grade on her essay.

    C. Gilda likes math class; nevertheless, she enjoys anything pertaining to numbers.

    D. Gilda lives near campus; likewise, the grocery store is not within walking distance.

    Answer Explanation

    Therefore is used to affirm the first part of the sentence into showing why the second one should be mentioned.

  • Q #5: Which of the following sentences is the least formal in style?

    A. I gained significant experience with computers while attending college.

    B. I gained a lot of experience with computers while I was a student in college.

    C. I have a lot of experience with computers from my college days.

    D. I've got a ton of experience with computers from school.

    Answer Explanation

    D does not use complete words to explain and also uses the word “ton” which is informal in nature as compared to other sentences.

  • Q #6: Singing is my favorite activity.   "Singing" functions as which of the following parts of speech in the sentence above?

    A. Noun

    B. Adjective

    C. Preposition

    D. Adverb

    Answer Explanation

    Signing in this sentence describes a noun as it is a “thing” rather than an action.

     

  • Q #7: Wow, that was a fast car! Which of the following parts of speech is the word "Wow" in the sentence above?

    A. Preposition

    B. Conjunction

    C. Adverb

    D. Interjection

    Answer Explanation

    The word “wow” can certainly be marked as an interjection as the word is in use to show the emotion of “surprise” of the speaker about the ability of the addressed person to qualify the hurdle in the first attempt.

  • Q #8: Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

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

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

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

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

    Answer Explanation

    Choice B is the correct answer because it contains a dangling modifier, which is a type of misplaced modifier.

    A dangling modifier occurs when a modifying phrase or clause in a sentence does not clearly and logically modify any specific word or phrase in the sentence. It "dangles" without a clear connection to the intended subject.

    In Choice B, the phrase "that needed paint" is the dangling modifier. It is intended to modify either the old truck or the garage, but it is not clear which one. The sentence structure suggests that the truck is the one that needs paint, but the modifier is placed immediately after the word "garage," creating confusion.

  • Q #9: The very lively lady was riding a beautiful parade float. Which of the following parts of speech is the word "lively" in the sentence above?

    A. Adverb

    B. Adjective

    C. Conjunction

    D. Interjection

    Answer Explanation

    An adjective is a descriptive word that modifies (describes) a noun. In this case, lively is used to describe the lady (noun).

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

    A. A carpenter must use certain tools - hammers, saws, chisels - to finish a job.

    B. A carpenter must use certain tools hammers, saws, chisels- to finish a job.

    C. A carpenter must use certain tools, hammers, saws, chisels, to finish a job.

    D. A carpenter must use certain tools-hammers, saws, chisels to finish a job.

    Answer Explanation

    In Option A, the em dash is used to set off the list of tools (hammers, saws, chisels) from the main part of the sentence. The em dash indicates a stronger break than a comma and helps to provide clarity and emphasis on the list of tools the carpenter must use. The sentence is correctly punctuated, and the tools are appropriately separated by the em dash.

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