TEAS 7 English Practice Questions

Which word correctly completes the sentence? The collection of antique surgical tools ___ displayed in the lobby.

1. Aare
2. Bis
3. Cwere
4. Dhave been

Which word correctly completes the sentence? The new visiting policy had a positive ___ on patient satisfaction.

1. Aeffect
2. Baffect
3. Caffects
4. Deffected

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

1. AThe lab closed early, the technicians went home.
2. BThe lab closed early the technicians went home.
3. CThe lab closed early; the technicians went home.
4. DThe lab closed early, and the technicians, went home.

Which sentence uses the possessive pronoun correctly?

1. AThe clinic lost it's license.
2. BThe clinic lost its' license.
3. CThe clinic lost it license.
4. DThe clinic lost its license.

Which choice correctly completes the sentence? The students forgot ___ lab coats, so ___ going back to get them.

1. Athere; they're
2. Btheir; there
3. Ctheir; they're
4. Dthey're; their

Which word correctly completes the sentence? The instructor gave the extra practice sheets to Maria and ___.

1. AI
2. Bme
3. Cmyself
4. Dmine

Which verb form correctly completes the sentence? By the time the ambulance arrived, the nurse ___ the bleeding.

1. Astops
2. Bwill stop
3. Chas stopped
4. Dhad stopped

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

1. ABecause the test results were not ready.
2. BRunning to catch the bus before it left.
3. CThe pharmacist, who had worked there for years.
4. DThe results arrived this morning.

Which sentence is written correctly?

1. ADr. Lee reviewed the chart she ordered more tests.
2. BDr. Lee reviewed the chart, she ordered more tests.
3. CDr. Lee reviewed the chart, and she ordered more tests.
4. DDr. Lee reviewed the chart and, she ordered more tests.

Which sentence is free of a dangling modifier?

1. AWalking into the exam room, the patient's chart was lying open on the nurse's desk.
2. BWalking into the exam room, the nurse saw the patient's chart open on the desk.
3. CHaving finished the exam, the results were posted online.
4. DTo pass the exam, studying is necessary.

Which choice maintains parallel structure? Her hobbies include hiking, painting, and ___.

1. Aswimming
2. Bto swim
3. Cshe swims
4. Dswim

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

1. AThe kit contains: gloves, masks, and gowns.
2. BThe kit contains three items gloves, masks, and gowns.
3. CThe kit contains three items; gloves, masks, and gowns.
4. DThe kit contains three items: gloves, masks, and gowns.

Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal letter to a patient?

1. AWe are pleased to inform you that your test results are normal.
2. BHey, your test stuff came back fine.
3. CYour results are, like, totally normal.
4. DGood news, dude: you're all clear.

Which revision of the sentence is the most concise without changing its meaning? 'Due to the fact that the clinic was closed, we rescheduled.'

1. ABecause the clinic was closed, we rescheduled.
2. BOn account of the fact that the clinic was closed, we rescheduled.
3. CIn light of the fact that the clinic was closed, we did the rescheduling.
4. DOwing to the fact of the clinic being closed, we rescheduled.

The sentences below are numbered but out of order. (1) Finally, rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean towel. (2) Hand washing begins with wetting the hands with clean water. (3) Next, apply soap and scrub for at least twenty seconds. (4) Proper hand washing is the most effective way to stop the spread of germs. Which order creates the most logical paragraph?

1. A2, 4, 3, 1
2. B4, 2, 3, 1
3. C4, 3, 2, 1
4. D2, 3, 1, 4

What is the main purpose of the following sentence at the start of an essay? 'Imagine waking up every morning without a single worry.'

1. ATo present statistical evidence
2. BTo define a technical term
3. CTo engage the reader with a vivid scenario
4. DTo summarize the essay's conclusion

Which transition best completes the sentence? The patient followed the diet closely; ___, her blood pressure dropped within a month.

1. Ahowever
2. Bnevertheless
3. Cas a result
4. Din contrast

Which transition best completes the sentence? The medication is effective; ___, it can cause drowsiness.

1. Atherefore
2. Bhowever
3. Cfor example
4. Dsimilarly

Which word best completes the sentence? The nurse's ___ explanation helped the frightened child understand the procedure.

1. Aconvoluted
2. Bvague
3. Cobscure
4. Dlucid

Which sentence contains unnecessary repetition?

1. AThe study's outcome surprised researchers.
2. BThe results of the study surprised researchers.
3. CThe researchers were surprised by the end result at the conclusion of the study.
4. DThe study surprised researchers.

A nurse is writing home-care instructions for patients with no medical training. Which sentence is the best choice?

1. ATake one pill by mouth in the morning and one at night.
2. BAdminister the medication per os twice daily.
3. CIngest the pharmacological agent bid.
4. DSelf-administer the oral tablets b.i.d. per protocol.

Read the paragraph. Regular exercise strengthens the heart and improves circulation. It also helps control weight and lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes. Studies show that even moderate activity, such as walking, provides these benefits. Which sentence would be the best concluding sentence?

1. AHeart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide.
2. BSome people prefer to swim rather than walk.
3. CGyms often charge monthly membership fees.
4. DIn short, regular physical activity supports overall health.

Read the paragraph. (1) Vaccines train the immune system to recognize a pathogen. (2) After vaccination, the body produces antibodies that can fight future infection. (3) My neighbor adopted a puppy last spring. (4) This preparation allows the body to respond quickly if exposed. Which sentence should be deleted to improve the focus of the paragraph?

1. ASentence 1
2. BSentence 2
3. CSentence 3
4. DSentence 4

Which sentence is written in the most formal, objective style suitable for a scientific report?

1. AThe drug reduced symptoms in most participants.
2. BI really think this drug is awesome.
3. CYou won't believe how well it works.
4. DIt's pretty much a miracle cure.

Read the sentence. 'The surgeon's meticulous approach, checking every suture twice, reassured the family.' What does 'meticulous' most nearly mean?

1. Acareless
2. Bextremely careful
3. Cvery fast
4. Dfamous among other surgeons

The prefix 'hypo-' in the word 'hypothermia' means

1. Aabove normal
2. Brapid
3. Cwithout
4. Dbelow normal

The suffix '-itis' in the word 'tonsillitis' means

1. Ainflammation
2. Bremoval
3. Cstudy of
4. Dpain

The word root 'cardi' in 'cardiology' refers to the

1. Abrain
2. Blung
3. Cheart
4. Dkidney

Which word means the opposite of 'scarce'?

1. Arare
2. Bplentiful
3. Ccostly
4. Dhidden

Which word is closest in meaning to 'ameliorate'?

1. Aimprove
2. Bworsen
3. Cignore
4. Dmeasure

Read the sentence. 'The patient could not bear the pain.' What does 'bear' mean here?

1. Ato carry
2. Bto give birth to
3. Cto endure
4. Dto resemble

Read the sentence. 'The lab technician grew a culture from the throat sample.' What does 'culture' mean here?

1. Athe customs of a society
2. Ba growth of microorganisms in a controlled medium
3. Ca style of art
4. Dthe shared beliefs and habits of a workplace or group

Read the sentence. 'Because the symptoms were transient, they disappeared within an hour.' What does 'transient' most nearly mean?

1. Apermanent
2. Bsevere
3. Ccoming back again and again
4. Dlasting a short time

A chronic condition is one that

1. Alasts a long time or keeps recurring
2. Bappears suddenly and ends quickly
3. Cis spread only by contact
4. Doccurs only in children

The nurse placed the bandage on the anterior surface of the patient's knee, where the kneecap is. In this sentence, 'anterior' means toward the

1. Aback
2. Bfront
3. Cside
4. Dbottom

Read the sentence. 'The doctor explained that the prognosis was favorable.' What does 'prognosis' mean?

1. Athe cause of a disease
2. Bthe cost of treatment
3. Cthe expected outcome of a condition
4. Dthe laboratory test used to identify the disease

The suffix '-ectomy' in the word 'appendectomy' means

1. Avisual examination
2. Binflammation
3. Cstitching
4. Dsurgical removal