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TEAS 7 Language TEAS Language Exam 2 Which of the following sentences correct...

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a complex sentence structure?

A. They had to decide between adopting a cat or a dog at the rescue shelter.

B. Whenever the boys played in the rain, they came home with muddy clothes.

C. The student brought her laptop, textbooks, and parking pass.

D. She wanted to go to the beach after she left work.

Answer Explanation:

The sentence "She wanted to go to the beach after she left work."(Choice D) correctly uses a complex sentence structure. It consists of an independent clause "She wanted to go to the beach" and a dependent clause "after she left work."

Choice B is wrong because the sentence contains two independent clauses: "Whenever the boys played in the rain" and "they came home with muddy clothes." These clauses are joined by the coordinating conjunction "and." While it is a sentence with multiple clauses, it does not contain a dependent clause.

Note: To be a complex sentence, there should be an independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Choice B only consists of two independent clauses without a dependent clause, making it a compound sentence instead of a complex sentence.

Be keen to differentiate between complex and compound sentences.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

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

    A. I like my job, but I like this more.

    B. I can and will take the prize this year.

    C. I need to order a new auto-subdividing adjuster piece for the components behind it.

    D. As I was saying, if you need my help for anything, just call me.

    Answer Explanation

    A compound sentence is a sentence that consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: "I like my job, but I like this more." This sentence has two independent clauses, "I like my job" and "I like this more," joined by the conjunction "but."

  • Q #2: The gist of the saying went something like this: If a person wants to get ahead in life, you have to be willing to work for it. Which of the following language conventions is violated in the sentence above?

    A. Pronoun-antecedent agreement

    B. Verb tense

    C. Punctuation of an introductory clause

    D. Use of a colon

    Answer Explanation

    The language convention violated in the sentence is pronoun-antecedent agreement. The pronoun "you" does not agree in number with its antecedent "a person." It should either be "he or she" or "they" to agree with the singular or plural antecedent.

  • Q #3: Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar and usage?

    A. If any fewer people watch that television series, the affect will be its cancellation.

    B. If any less 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 effect will be its cancellation.

    Answer Explanation

    The correct use of "fewer" and "less" is important in proper grammar and usage. "Fewer" is used when referring to items that can be counted, while "less" is used for quantities that cannot be counted. In this case, "people" is a countable noun, so "fewer" is the correct word to use. Additionally, "effect" is the correct noun to use in this sentence, as it refers to the result or consequence of the action, while "affect" is a verb meaning to influence or have an impact on.

  • Q #4: Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement?

    A. Measles usually spread through respiratory fluids.

    B. The study of various sciences are compelling.

    C. News travel fast.

    D. Physics is a difficult subject to learn.

    Answer Explanation

    The sentence that demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement is D. "Physics is a difficult subject to learn." In this sentence, the singular subject "Physics" agrees with the singular verb "is."

  • Q #5: Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

    A. A working student's best friend is her phone.

    B. Several car's bumpers were crushed after the collision.

    C. Tom's and Anne house is beautiful.

    D. The ponys' saddle is so pretty.

    Answer Explanation

    Option A is correctly punctuated. It uses the possessive form "student's" to indicate that the friend belongs to the working student.

    The possessive apostrophe is placed after "student" and before the "s" to indicate that the friend is singular and not plural.

  • Q #6: 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 #7: "Ouch! I stepped on one of those plastic toy bricks left on the floor again! 😡" Which of the following parts of speech is the word "ouch"?

    A. Preposition

    B. Conjunction

    C. Adjective

    D. Interjection

    Answer Explanation

    An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses a sudden or strong emotion or feeling. In this case, "ouch" is used to express pain or discomfort, which is a sudden sensation, and is not grammatically connected to the rest of the sentence. Therefore, "ouch" is an interjection.

  • Q #8: "The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and the farmer didn't harvest as expected." Which of the following parts of speech describes the word "incredibly" as used in the sentence

    A. Adverb

    B. Preposition

    C. Adjective

    D. Pronoun

    Answer Explanation

    In the sentence, "The pumpkin crop was incredibly small this year because of excessive rain in the spring and he", the word "incredibly" is an adverb. Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this case, "incredibly" modifies the adjective "small," indicating the degree or intensity of the smallness of the pumpkin crop.

  • Q #9: Which of the following sentences requires a citation?

    A. Some sunscreens have an SPF of 35 or higher.

    B. Any exposed skin is susceptible to sunburn.

    C. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.

    D. Prolonged sun exposure can result in a burn.

    Answer Explanation

    This sentence presents a specific statistic that may not be common knowledge and is not the author's original idea, so it requires a citation to give credit to the source of this information. A citation is needed to show where this statistic came from, who conducted the study, and when it was conducted. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

  • Q #10: 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.

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