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D. Drivers in our state are confused by the outdated driving law.
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.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Language
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Q #1: Which of the following sentences correctly employs standard English spelling
A. The building's height was acceded by its width
B. The building's height was exceeded by its width.
C. The building height was exceeded by its width.
D. The building's height was acceded by it's width
Answer Explanation
Option B is the correct sentence, which reads "The building's height was exceeded by its width." This sentence employs standard English spelling, where "exceeded" is spelled correctly, and the apostrophe in "it's" is incorrect, as it should be "its" without an apostrophe.
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Q #2: Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
A. The young man exclaimed, “Wow, what fun we had today?!
B. The young man yelled, “Oh what a wonderful day to go see the seals’.”
C. The young man said, “It’s a nice day to take a walk in the park.”
D. The young man asked, “Have you read the “Hobbit”?
Answer Explanation
It follows all the rules of punctuation compared to the rest.
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Q #3: 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.
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Q #4: Which of the following is the final step of the writing process?
A. Interviewing
B. Researching
C. Editing
D. Drafting
Answer Explanation
The final step of the writing process is editing, where the writer reviews and revises their work for clarity, coherence, and correctness.
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Q #5: According to the prefix "sub-", which of the following words defines "subterranean"?
A. Overpass
B. Underground
C. Aboveground
D. Causeway
Answer Explanation
The word that defines "subterranean" based on the prefix "sub-" is B. Underground.
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Q #6: 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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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.
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Q #8: ATI TEAS Version 7-English and Language Usage Which of the following is a step in the proofreading process?
A. Checking primary sources
B. Checking secondary sources
C. Checking for proof of authorship
D. Checking for spelling
Answer Explanation
Checking for spelling is a step in the proofreading process. Proofreading involves reviewing a written document for errors and making corrections as necessary. This can include checking for spelling errors, grammar mistakes, punctuation errors, and formatting issues.
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Q #9: 1) Initially, we constructed experiments that explored new relationships among six major systems of the human body: circulatory, digestive, muscular, nervous, reproductive, and respiratory. 2) We believe that this work will revolutionize our understanding of human behavior. 3) Then, we discovered, through a series of curious events and calculations, that these systems were all intricately involved in a kind of psychic economy. 4) Our experimental research project has focused on what we call the Psycho-Physical Performance Scale. 5) Therefore, we ultimately chose to classify different triggers of human actions and productions according to these new relationships. Which of the following best orders these sentences to form a well-organized paragraph?
A. 4, 1, 3, 5, 2
B. 1, 3, 4, 2, 5
C. 2, 1, 3, 5, 4
D. 2,4,1,3,5
Answer Explanation
1, 3, 4, 2, 5.
This order begins presents the initial experiments, then the discovery, after which it discusses the research project, introduces the belief and ends with the classification. While it provides the context for the belief, it starts with the discovery, which may confuse the reader as it doesn't establish the topic first.
The paragraph is as follows:
"Initially, we constructed experiments that explored new relationships among six major systems of the human body: circulatory, digestive, muscular, nervous, reproductive, and respiratory. Then, we discovered, through a series of curious events and calculations, that these systems were all intricately involved in a kind of psychic economy. Our experimental research project has focused on what we call the Psycho-Physical Performance Scale. We believe that this work will revolutionize our understanding of human behavior. Therefore, we ultimately chose to classify different triggers of human actions and productions according to these new relationships."
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Q #10: 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."
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