ATI TEAS 7 English and Language Usage Test Practice (2025)

The correct answer is (b). "Incorrecty" is missing the letter 'l' and should be spelled "incorrectly." Let's analyze why the other options are incorrect:

• Option (a): "Proofreading" is correctly spelled as one word
• Option (c): "Realized" is the standard American English spelling
• Option (d): "Correction" is spelled correctly; "correktion" is incorrect

Study Tip: When studying spelling, focus on commonly misspelled words and create mnemonics to remember challenging spellings.

The correct answer is (C)

• Option C is the correct choice because it appropriately uses a comma to separate the introductory phrase "Before the meeting starts" from the main clause "can you ensure that all the documents are in order?" This separation helps to clarify the sentence structure and improve readability.
• Option A incorrectly uses an additional comma after "you," which is unnecessary and disrupts the flow of the sentence. In this context, "can you ensure that all the documents are in order" functions as a direct request and should not be interrupted by a comma after "you."
• Option B lacks the necessary comma after the introductory phrase "Before the meeting starts." Including this comma is important for indicating the transition from the introductory phrase to the main clause, which enhances the clarity of the sentence.
• Option D incorrectly uses a semicolon instead of a comma after "Before the meeting starts." A semicolon is typically used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related in context but could stand alone as separate sentences. In this case, "Before the meeting starts" is not an independent clause but an introductory phrase, making the use of a semicolon inappropriate.

A2: The correct answers are A and C.
Dependent clauses are groups of words with a subject and a verb that do not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. They typically begin with subordinating conjunctions like "because," "since," "while," "although," etc.

A. "Since the book was overdue." - This is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence without additional information. It starts with the subordinating conjunction "since," which signals that it's dependent.

C. "Because she practiced daily." - This is a dependent clause. It has a subject ("she") and a verb ("practiced"), but the sentence doesn't express a complete thought and relies on something else to make it complete. It begins with "because," a subordinating conjunction.

E. "While the cake was baking in the oven, the children were playing in the yard." - This sentence is a complex sentence, which contains a dependent clause ("While the cake was baking in the oven") and an independent clause ("the children were playing in the yard"). The dependent clause starts with "while," a subordinating conjunction, and cannot stand alone as a complete thought.

Options B and D remain independent clauses because they can stand alone as complete sentences.

Study Tip: Dependent clauses often begin with subordinating conjunctions like "since," "because," "while," or "although."

The correct answer is C.
In the given sentence, the transition is needed to show causation or reason between Jane's extensive preparations and her presentation not going as planned due to forgetting some of her main points.

The word "because" effectively indicates that her forgetting the points is the reason the presentation did not go well, despite her preparations.

• Option A, "furthermore," is used to add more information, not to show a cause.
• Option B, "for example," is used when providing a specific instance or illustration, which is not the context here.
• Option D, "however," indicates a contrast and would not be appropriate as there is no contrast between the two parts of the sentence — they are causally connected.

Study Tip: Create a personal reference chart of transition words grouped by their function (contrast, cause-effect, addition, etc.).

The correct answer is A.

• Option A suggests a setting in medieval Europe, as it mentions "knights," "jousting," and "the king's favor," which are indicative of the feudal societies and chivalric culture prevalent in Europe during the Middle Ages.
• Option B hints at a contemporary or futuristic setting, likely the 20th century or later, because it involves a rocket launch and a space center, which did not exist in medieval times.
• Option C suggests a setting in ancient or imperial China, as it references scholars debating using Confucian texts, which are associated with Chinese philosophy and imperial scholarship.
• Option D evokes the 1930s, specifically in the United States during the Prohibition era, indicated by the mention of "jazz rhythms" and "flappers," which were cultural icons of that time, along with "speakeasy," an establishment that illegally sold alcoholic drinks during Prohibition.

Study Tip: Pay attention to time-specific vocabulary and cultural markers. Create a timeline of different historical periods and their associated terms.

The correct answer is (A) Twice a year.

• "Bi-" means "two" or "twice"
• "Annual" means "yearly"
• Therefore, "biannual" means "twice per year"

Common confusion point: "Biennial" (not "biannual") means "once every two years"

Study Tip: Create a prefix reference chart:

• Bi- = two/twice
• Semi- = half
• Ann/Annual = yearly
• Example: Semiannual = twice per year (same as biannual)

The correct answer is (C)

The phrase "men and women" is included in the noun "people."

• Answer (A) is incorrect because while the word "new" is not necessary for the sentence to be correct, removing it would change the meaning of the sentence.
• Answer (B) is incorrect because the word "to" is a necessary preposition.
• Answer (D) is incorrect because if the phrase "the age" were removed, the sentence would have a redundant "of."

The correct answer is D. Citations are required when:

• Using direct quotes
• Presenting specific data or statistics from others
• Paraphrasing others' ideas
• Referencing unique concepts or theories

Options a-c don't require citations because:

• Option a: Presenting personal argument
• Option b: Stating personal belief about data
• Option c: Summarizing commonly known plot elements

Study Tip: Remember the acronym QUOTE:

• Q: Quotes always need citation
• U: Unique ideas need attribution
• O: Others' research needs citation
• T: Tables and data need sources
• E: Expert opinions need references

The correct answer is D.

An "advocator" is a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy. The word part "advocate" means to support or argue for, and the suffix "-or" typically turns a verb into a noun, indicating a person who performs the action of the verb. In this case, "advocator" means a person who advocates.

• Option A, "advocate," while it can be used to describe a person who advocates for something, is primarily used as a verb.
• Option B, "advocation," refers to the act or process of advocating.
• Option C, "advocatee," is not a commonly used term and does not fit the definition provided.

Study Tip: Learn common noun formations:

• -er/-or (teacher, actor)
• -ee (employee, trainee)
• -ist (artist, scientist)
• Some words serve as both noun and verb (advocate, challenge)

The correct answer is (C) Affluence.

• Prosperity refers to successful, thriving, or flourishing conditions
• Affluence similarly refers to abundance and wealth
• Other options are unrelated:
  • Longevity = long life
  • Weakness = lack of strength
  • Loneliness = being alone

Study Tip: Build vocabulary through word families:

• Prosperity/Prosperous/Prosper
• Affluent/Affluence
• Create sentences using related words to reinforce meaning