TEAS English: Grammar and Sentence Structure 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
- I was tired; so I went to bed.
- She studied hard; she passed the exam. (Correct answer)
- We left early; because of the storm.
- He likes coffee; and tea.
Correct answer: She studied hard; she passed the exam.
A semicolon joins two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.
Question 2: Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
- The group of nurses are meeting today.
- Each of the students have a book.
- Neither the doctor nor the patients were ready. (Correct answer)
- The list of supplies are long.
Correct answer: Neither the doctor nor the patients were ready.
With 'neither/nor,' the verb agrees with the nearer subject, 'patients.'
Question 3: Which word is an example of a coordinating conjunction?
- Although
- However
- But (Correct answer)
- Because
Correct answer: But
'But' is a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).
Question 4: Choose the sentence that is a fragment.
- Running through the rain. (Correct answer)
- She ran through the rain.
- The rain fell hard.
- We ran home.
Correct answer: Running through the rain.
'Running through the rain' lacks a subject and a complete verb, making it a fragment.
Question 5: Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?
- The patients chart is missing.
- The patient's chart is missing. (Correct answer)
- The patients' is missing.
- The patient chart's missing.
Correct answer: The patient's chart is missing.
'Patient's' shows singular possession of the chart.
Question 6: What is the correct comparative form of 'good'?
- Gooder
- More good
- Better (Correct answer)
- Best
Correct answer: Better
'Better' is the irregular comparative form of 'good.'
Question 7: Which sentence correctly uses 'who' versus 'whom'?
- Whom is calling?
- Who did you give it to?
- To whom did you give the report? (Correct answer)
- Whom went to the clinic?
Correct answer: To whom did you give the report?
'Whom' is the object of the preposition 'to' in this sentence.
TEAS English: Grammar and Sentence Structure 2
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?