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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. Punctuation-antecedent agreement

B. Punctuation of an introductory clause

C. Verb tense

D. Use of a colon

Answer Explanation:

The pronoun "you" in the sentence, "if a person wants to get ahead in life, you have to be willing to work for it" does not agree in number with the antecedent "a person," which is singular. It should be "he or she" instead of "you" to maintain agreement

Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: This label appears on a bottle of over-the-counter cold medicine. This medication should be used to treat mild respiratory infections. Do not take this product unless directed by a doctor if you have a long-term respiratory problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Which of the following statements best summarizes the warning label?

    A. This medication is intended to treat long-term respiratory

    B. Patients who have a mild respiratory infection should consult a doctor.

    C. Anyone taking this medication must have a doctor's recommendation

    D. If you have a respiratory problem, take this medication only if directed by a doctor

    Answer Explanation

    The choice "D. If you have a respiratory problem, take this medication only if directed by a doctor" is the most accurate summary based on the information provided in the warning label. Here's the breakdown:

    The warning label specifies that the medication is intended for treating mild respiratory infections. It advises against taking the product without a doctor's direction if the person has a long-term respiratory problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

    Option (D) accurately captures the essence of the warning by emphasizing that, for individuals with respiratory problems, the medication should only be taken under the direction of a doctor. This aligns with the cautionary information in the original passage.

  • Q #2: Which of the following is a complex sentence?

    A. I brushed my teeth while the coffee brewed because time was running short

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

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

    D. I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up since time was running short.

    Answer Explanation

    Is complex as it contains an independent clause ("I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up") and a dependent clause ("Since time was running short") linked by the subordinating conjunction "since." This combination makes it a complex sentence.

     

  • Q #3: On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day a day of hope that winter is over and springs be giving This tradition has been officially observed in the US since the 1800, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day for something similars the town of Punxsutawney. Pennyslyvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting ground Prawny P At the tum of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Cub to perpetuate the joy rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt a talent show, and a ball.  Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his bow to look for his shadow if he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are to come, and Punxsutawney Phil goes back to bed. However, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived, and he remains above ground Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin, and that while animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their instincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvanian to see Punxsutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might just provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter.   What source would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years?

    A. An encyclopedia entry on mammals in the northeast U.S.

    B. A record of weather patterns in the last decade

    C. A meimor from a member of the Groundhog Club

    D. A historical survey of customs in Pennslyania

    Answer Explanation

    B. The source that would be most useful in determining the reliability of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions over a number of years would be: "A record of weather patterns in the last decade." Such a record would provide empirical data to assess the accuracy of Punxsutawney Phil's predictions by comparing his predictions to actual weather conditions over an extended period.