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    90 Free TEAS English Practice Questions with Answers

    90 original TEAS 7-style english practice questions, each with a full rationale, distractor analysis, and study tips. Use these to drill the exact concepts the ATI TEAS tests — then jump into a timed quiz when you're ready.

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    #51

    Subject-verb agreement

    Which sentence uses correct subject-verb agreement?

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    Answer: B. The list of supplies is on the desk.

    The singular subject list requires the singular verb is; the phrase of supplies does not change the subject.

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    #52

    Comma usage

    Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory phrase?

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    Answer: B. After the lecture, the students reviewed.

    A comma separates the introductory prepositional phrase from the independent clause.

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    #53

    Apostrophes

    Which phrase correctly shows that one nurse owns the stethoscope?

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    Answer: B. the nurse's stethoscope

    Add apostrophe-s to the singular noun nurse to show possession.

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    #54

    Sentence fragments

    Which option is a complete sentence?

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    Answer: C. The students arrived before sunrise.

    The students arrived before sunrise contains a subject and a complete predicate and expresses a full thought.

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    #55

    Pronoun agreement

    Which sentence has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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    Answer: C. Each student submitted his or her form.

    The singular antecedent each agrees with the singular construction his or her.

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    #56

    Semicolons

    Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

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    Answer: B. The lab closed early; the power had failed.

    A semicolon may join two closely related independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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    #57

    Homophones

    Which word correctly completes the sentence: The new policy may _____ attendance?

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    Answer: B. affect

    Affect is usually a verb meaning to influence; effect is usually a noun meaning a result.

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    #58

    Capitalization

    Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

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    Answer: C. We studied French on Monday.

    Languages and days of the week are proper nouns and must be capitalized.

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    #59

    Active voice

    Which sentence is written in active voice?

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    Answer: B. The nurse administered the medication.

    In active voice, the subject nurse directly performs the action administered.

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    #60

    Parallel structure

    Which sentence uses parallel structure?

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    Answer: C. She enjoys reading, swimming, and biking.

    All three items use the same gerund form: reading, swimming, and biking.

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