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Which of the following sentences requires a citation?

A. Any exposed semi susceptible to sunburn

B. Prolonged sun exposure can result in a burn

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

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

Answer Explanation:

Presents a factual claim about a significant health risk and should be supported by a credible source.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following is a step in the proofreading process?

    A. Checking for spelling

    B. Checking primary sources

    C. Checking secondary sources

    D. Checking for proof of authorship

    Answer Explanation

    Proofreading involves looking for and correcting spelling errors in a text.

  • Q #2: Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

    A. Alex enjoys cooking his family and, his dog

    B. In short, we wish to congratulate Kaisha, Markus, and Jayma for making this presentation so interesting and informative

    C. I love to attend yoga class, ashtanga style yoga is my favorite

    D. On the hillside Sung-ho saw his sister mother and father

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #3: In which of the following situations is it most appropriate to use informal language?

    A. An email to a professor about an assignment

    B. A text message to a friend from class

    C. A job application for a teaching position

    D. A peer new in an academic journal

    Answer Explanation

    Text messages to friends are typically more informal than other types of communication. The other situations mentioned require more formal or academic language.