Parts of Speech
Identify a word’s grammatical function in its sentence.
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Open lesson →ATI TEAS 7
TEAS English & Language Usage Study Guide
Build your understanding of grammar, sentence clarity, writing, and vocabulary. Work through a lesson, try its checks, then practice applying the ideas.
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Conventions of standard English
9 lessonsSubject-Verb Agreement
Match verbs to their subjects, including phrases that can distract from the subject.
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Open lesson →Punctuation
Use punctuation to express sentence structure and meaning.
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Open lesson →Sentence Structure
Recognize clauses, sentence types, fragments, and run-ons.
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Open lesson →Spelling Rules
Apply spelling patterns and check common exceptions.
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Open lesson →Capitalization Rules
Apply capitalization conventions to names, titles, and sentences.
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Open lesson →Other Punctuation: Hyphens, Dashes, Parentheses & Ellipses
Choose semicolons, colons, apostrophes, and other marks for the intended meaning.
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Open lesson →Phrases and Verbals
Distinguish phrases, clauses, and verbals by their grammatical roles.
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Open lesson →Verb Tense and Mood
Maintain clear time relationships and choose appropriate verb forms.
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Open lesson →Knowledge of language
4 lessonsCommonly Confused Words
Choose commonly confused words by meaning and grammatical function.
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Open lesson →Adjectives, Adverbs, and Comparisons
Choose modifiers and comparisons that fit the sentence.
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Open lesson →Sentence Clarity and Modifiers
Correct misplaced modifiers and ambiguity without changing the intended meaning.
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Open lesson →Paragraph Organization
Organize a paragraph around a clear focus with logical supporting ideas.
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Open lesson →Writing & vocabulary
5 lessonsContext Clues and Vocabulary
Use context to determine word meaning and choose precise language.
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Open lesson →Word Parts & Contextual Meaning
Use roots, prefixes, and suffixes together with context.
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Open lesson →Writing Process, Audience & Attribution
Revise for purpose and audience, and attribute quotations and paraphrases accurately.
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Open lesson →Connotation and Denotation
Distinguish literal meanings from associations and tone.
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Open lesson →Figurative Language
Interpret figurative language using the surrounding context.
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Open lesson →Review & optional reference
2 lessonsEnglish Revision & Practice Strategies
Apply meaning-preserving revision strategies and review errors deliberately.
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Open lesson →Medical Word Parts: Optional Reference
Optional reference: apply word-part reasoning to medical vocabulary.
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Open lesson →Free English & Language Usage Practice Questions With Answers
Try these TEAS English questions. Open “Show answer & explanation” to check your answer.
Question 1
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
- The bouquet of flowers were delivered today.
- The bouquet of flowers was delivered today.
- The flowers in the bouquet was delivered today.
- Each of the flowers were delivered today.
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Answer: The bouquet of flowers was delivered today.
Why: The subject is 'bouquet' (singular), not 'flowers'. Therefore, the verb must be singular ('was').
Question 2
Select the sentence that uses punctuation correctly.
- Although it was raining we went for a walk.
- Although, it was raining, we went for a walk.
- Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
- Although it was raining; we went for a walk.
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Answer: Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
Why: An introductory dependent clause ('Although it was raining') must be followed by a comma before the independent clause.
Question 3
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
- Recieve
- Receive
- Riceive
- Recive
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Answer: Receive
Why: The rule 'I before E except after C' applies here. The correct spelling is 'Receive'.
Question 4
Which sentence uses the correct pronoun?
- The doctor whom I saw was very kind.
- The doctor who I saw was very kind.
- The doctor which I saw was very kind.
- The doctor that I saw were very kind.
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Answer: The doctor whom I saw was very kind.
Why: 'Whom' is used when the pronoun is the object of the verb ('I saw whom'). 'Who' is for subjects.
Question 5
Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The cat licked it's paws after eating the tuna.'
- licked
- it's
- paws
- eating
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Answer: it's
Why: 'It's' with an apostrophe means 'it is'. The possessive pronoun 'its' (belonging to it) has no apostrophe.
Question 6
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
- The test was difficult; but I passed.
- The test was difficult; however, I passed.
- The test was difficult, however; I passed.
- The test was difficult; and I passed.
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Answer: The test was difficult; however, I passed.
Why: A semicolon joins two independent clauses. When using a conjunctive adverb like 'however', it should follow the pattern: Semicolon + however + comma.
Question 7
Which of the following sentences shows correct capitalization?
- I am going to visit doctor Smith next week.
- I am going to visit Doctor Smith next week.
- The Doctor will see you now.
- I need to make an appointment with the Doctor.
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Answer: I am going to visit Doctor Smith next week.
Why: Titles like 'Doctor' are capitalized only when they precede a name (Doctor Smith) or replace a name as a direct address. They are lowercase when used generally ('the doctor').
Question 8
Select the correct homophone: 'They parked ________ car in the garage.'
- there
- their
- they're
- theirs
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Answer: their
Why: 'Their' indicates possession/ownership.