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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.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct grammar?

    A. If any less people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation

    B. If any fewer 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 affect will be its cancellation

    Answer Explanation

    The correct usage is "fewer" when referring to countable items like people. Therefore, the grammatically correct sentence is:

    b. If any fewer people watch that television series, the effect will be its cancellation.

     

     

  • Q #2: Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements in the writing process is correct?

    A. Supporting evidence is not needed when the thesis statement is an opinion

    B. The thesis statement should appear only at the end of the paper

    C. The written work should disprove the thesis statement

    D. Thesis statement working should be as specific as possible

    Answer Explanation

    Thesis statement are very clear and specific.

  • Q #3: The spaces between the ribs are known as ------- spaces; they contain the  ------------- veins. Which of the following words is the best choice for the blanks in the sentence?  

    A. Intravenous, Intrathoracic

    B. Intracostal, Suprathoracic

    C. Intercostal, Intercostal

    D. Intervenous, Superficial

    Answer Explanation

     

    The spaces between the ribs are known as intercostal spaces; they contain the intercostal veins.