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Which of the following prefixes attached to a root word would be part of a sequence of events?

A. Ati-

B. Co-

C. Sub

D. Post-

Answer Explanation:

The prefix "Post-" signifies something that comes after or follows in a sequence.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

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

    A. Since time was running short, I hurriedly brushed my teeth while breakfast was warming up.

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

    C. Time was running short, so 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

    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 #2: Which of the following is the meaning of "wellness" according to the suffix

    A. The state of being well

    B. Why something is well

    C. How something is well

    D. One who is well

    Answer Explanation

    The suffix "-ness" is used to create abstract nouns from adjectives, indicating the quality or condition of being well. In this case, "wellness" refers to the state of being in good health or well-being.

  • Q #3: 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.