Grammar, vocabulary, and language structure
The English & language usage section rewards steady practice, so work through real TEAS English questions until the grammar and usage rules feel automatic. Below are free TEAS English practice questions with answers, plus study guides for every English topic. The ATI TEAS 7 English section has 37 questions (33 scored) and a 37-minute time limit, so these TEAS English questions with answers help you move quickly and confidently.
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Q1Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
Answer: The bouquet of flowers was delivered today.
Why: The subject is 'bouquet' (singular), not 'flowers'. Therefore, the verb must be singular ('was').
Q2Select the sentence that uses punctuation correctly.
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.
Q3Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
Answer: Receive
Why: The rule 'I before E except after C' applies here. The correct spelling is 'Receive'.
Q4Which sentence uses the correct pronoun?
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.
Q5Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The cat licked it's paws after eating the tuna.'
Answer: it's
Why: 'It's' with an apostrophe means 'it is'. The possessive pronoun 'its' (belonging to it) has no apostrophe.
Q6Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
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.
Q7Which of the following sentences shows correct capitalization?
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').
Q8Select the correct homophone: 'They parked ________ car in the garage.'
Answer: their
Why: 'Their' indicates possession/ownership.
TEAS 7 English & language usage has 33 scored questions across three reporting categories:
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