Day 9
ATI TEAS 7-style practice questions focusing on parts of speech
(nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns,
prepositions, conjunctions, interjections).
Question 1 (Adjective)
Which word in the following sentence functions as an adjective?
The diligent student completed her assignment early.
A) diligent
B) completed
C) assignment
D) early
Answer: A) diligent
Explanation: "Diligent" describes the noun "student," so it
acts as an adjective.
Question 2 (Adverb)
Identify the adverb in this sentence:
She ran quite quickly to catch the bus.
A) ran
B) quite
C) catch
D) bus
Answer: B) quite
Explanation: "Quite" modifies the adverb "quickly," so it
is also an adverb (specifically an intensifier).
Question 3 (Pronoun)
Which word is a pronoun in the sentence below?
After he finished his meal, John thanked the chef.
A) finished
B) his
C) meal
D) chef
Answer: B) his
Explanation: "His" is a possessive pronoun referring to John.
Question 4 (Conjunction)
What part of speech is the underlined word?
She wanted to go to the party, but she had to study.
A) Preposition
B) Conjunction
C) Interjection
D) Adverb
Answer: B) Conjunction
Explanation: "But" connects two independent clauses, showing
contrast.
Question 5 (Preposition)
Select the preposition in the sentence:
The book is on the table near the window.
A) book
B) on
C) table
D) near
Answer: B) on (and D) near are both
prepositions, but if single answer, B is correct. Explanation: "On"
shows the relationship between "book" and "table"
(location). Note: "near" is also a preposition, but standard TEAS
questions may list one at a time.
(For single-answer format, choose on.)
Question 6 (Interjection)
Which word functions as an interjection?
Wow! That was an incredible performance.
A) Wow
B) That
C) incredible
D) performance
Answer: A) Wow
Explanation: "Wow" expresses strong emotion and stands apart from
sentence structure.
Question 7 (Verb / Helping Verb)
Identify the helping (auxiliary) verb:
They have been waiting for over an hour.
A) They
B) have
C) waiting
D) hour
Answer: B) have
Explanation: "Have" helps form the present perfect progressive tense
with "been waiting."
Question 8 (Noun – Proper vs. Common)
Which word is a proper noun?
Dr. Chen works at Mercy Hospital every Tuesday.
A) works
B) Hospital
C) Mercy
D) Tuesday
Answer: C) Mercy
Explanation: "Mercy" is part of a specific hospital’s name; proper
nouns are capitalized names of specific people, places, or things.
Question 9 (Mixed – Choose the correct part of
speech for underlined word)
The nurse calmly explained the procedure.
A) Adjective
B) Noun
C) Adverb
D) Verb
Answer: C) Adverb
Explanation: "Calmly" modifies the verb "explained,"
telling how the action was done.
Question 10 (Which sentence uses all parts of
speech correctly while containing an adverb?)
A) She quick runs to work.
B) She runs quick to work.
C) She runs quickly to work.
D) She runs to work quick.
Answer: C) She runs quickly to work.
Explanation: "Quickly" is the correct adverb form modifying the verb
"runs."
Part 1: Parts of Speech (10 questions)
- Which word is a pronoun in the sentence below?
The manager herself approved the overtime request.
A) manager
B) herself
C) approved
D) overtime
Answer: B) herself (intensive
pronoun)
- Select the preposition in this sentence:
The lab results depend entirely on the patient’s cooperation.
A) depend
B) entirely
C) on
D) patient’s
Answer: C) on
- Identify the conjunction in the sentence:
The wound was cleaned thoroughly, yet it became infected again.
A) cleaned
B) thoroughly
C) yet
D) became
Answer: C) yet (coordinating
conjunction showing contrast)
- Which word is an adjective?
The elderly patient required constant monitoring.
A) elderly
B) patient
C) required
D) monitoring
Answer: A) elderly (describes
"patient")
- Identify the adverb:
The medication was administered very carefully.
A) medication
B) was
C) very
D) carefully
Answer: C) very (modifies
"carefully")
Note: Both "very" and "carefully" are adverbs, but if only
one choice, "very" is correct; TEAS often picks the intensifier.
- What part of speech is "wow" in this
sentence?
Wow, that blood pressure reading is high!
A) Noun
B) Verb
C) Interjection
D) Conjunction
Answer: C) Interjection
- Which word functions as a helping (auxiliary) verb?
The patient should take these pills twice daily.
A) patient
B) should
C) take
D) daily
Answer: B) should
- Identify the proper noun:
Nurse Miller transferred Mr. Johnson to Westside Medical Center.
A) Nurse
B) Miller
C) transferred
D) Medical
Answer: B) Miller (specific person’s
name)
- Identify the action verb:
The swelling decreased significantly after the ice pack was applied.
A) swelling
B) decreased
C) significantly
D) applied
Answer: B) decreased
- Which sentence uses all parts of speech correctly?
A) She done good on the exam.
B) She did well on the exam.
C) She did good on the exam well.
D) She done well good on exam.
Answer: B) She did well on the exam.
Explanation: "Did" (past tense of do), "well" (adverb
modifying did).
Part 2: Sentence Structure (3
questions)
- Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) After finishing the assessment
the nurse documented the findings.
B) After finishing the assessment,
the nurse documented the findings.
C) After finishing, the assessment
the nurse documented the findings.
D) After finishing the assessment
the nurse documented, the findings.
Answer: B (comma needed after
introductory clause)
- Identify the independent clause in this sentence:
Because the patient refused the blood draw, the provider ordered a urine test instead.
A) Because the patient refused the
blood draw
B) the provider ordered a urine test
instead
C) the patient refused
D) a urine test instead
Answer: B (can stand alone as a
complete sentence)
- Which is a compound sentence?
A) The patient ate breakfast, so she
was not fasting.
B) Eating breakfast before a fasting
lab is not allowed.
C) Because she ate breakfast, her
glucose was elevated.
D) After eating breakfast, she felt
better.
Answer: A (two independent clauses
joined by "so")
Part 3: Punctuation (3 questions)
- Choose the correct sentence:
A) The patients medications were
reviewed at 8:00 AM.
B) The patient’s medications were
reviewed at 8:00 AM.
C) The patients’ medications were
reviewed at 8:00 AM.
D) The patient medications’ were
reviewed at 8:00 AM.
Answer: B (singular possessive: one
patient)
- Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A) The lab draw was painful, but
necessary.
B) The lab draw was painful but,
necessary.
C) The lab draw was painful but
necessary,
D) The lab draw was painful but
necessary.
Answer: A (comma before
"but" joining two independent clauses)
- Which sentence is punctuated correctly for a direct
quote?
A) The doctor said “You need to
rest.”
B) The doctor said, “You need to
rest.”
C) The doctor said “You need to
rest”.
D) The doctor said, “You need to
rest”.
Answer: B (comma before quote,
period inside closing quotation mark)
Part 4: Spelling (2 questions)
- Which word is spelled correctly?
A) Miniscule
B) Minuscule
C) Miniscuele
D) Minuscule
Answer: B (minuscule — common TEAS
spelling word)
- Choose the correctly spelled medical term:
A) Hematocrit
B) Hemotocrit
C) Hematocrit
D) Hemotocrit
Answer: A (hematocrit) Note: A and C
are identical here — in a real test, only one correct spelling option exists.
Part 5: Word Meanings in Context (2
questions for TEAS English section)
- In the sentence below, what does “elevated” mean?
The patient’s white blood cell count was elevated, indicating possible infection.
A) Normal
B) Decreased
C) Raised above usual
D) Unmeasurable
Answer: C (raised above usual)
- Which word means the opposite of “acute” as used in
medical settings?
A) Severe
B) Sudden
C) Chronic
D) Critical
Answer: C (chronic — opposite of
acute in duration/intensity)
50 additional ATI TEAS 7 English practice
questions focused on parts of speech
Questions 1–10: Nouns & Pronouns
- Which word is a common noun?
The nurse checked the monitor in Room 204.
A) nurse
B) checked
C) monitor
D) 204
Answer: A) nurse (or C) monitor –
both common nouns; TEAS often picks first)
Reason: Common nouns name general people, places, or things, not specific
names.
- Identify the proper noun:
Dr. Alvarez works at St. Jude’s Hospital.
A) works
B) Dr. Alvarez
C) at
D) Hospital
Answer: B) Dr. Alvarez
Reason: Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations.
- Which word is a collective noun?
The team presented its findings to the medical board.
A) team
B) presented
C) findings
D) board
Answer: A) team
Reason: A collective noun names a group (team, family, staff).
- Choose the possessive pronoun:
That stethoscope is hers, not mine.
A) That
B) stethoscope
C) hers
D) mine
Answer: C) hers
Reason: Hers shows ownership without a noun following.
- Which sentence uses a reflexive pronoun correctly?
A) He gave the injection to myself.
B) She prepared herself for the
surgery.
C) They bought the equipment for
hisself.
D) The patient treated me to a gift.
Answer: B) She prepared herself for
the surgery.
Reason: Herself reflects back to the subject “she.”
- Identify the antecedent of “they”:
The lab results arrived late, but they were accurate.
A) lab
B) results
C) arrived
D) late
Answer: B) results
Reason: Antecedent is the noun earlier that the pronoun replaces.
- Which word is an abstract noun?
The patient’s courage inspired the staff.
A) patient’s
B) courage
C) inspired
D) staff
Answer: B) courage
Reason: Abstract nouns name ideas, feelings, or qualities you cannot touch.
- Select the plural noun correctly formed:
A) Diagnosis → Diagnosises
B) Criterion → Criterions
C) Bacterium → Bacteria
D) Vertebra → Vertebras
Answer: C) Bacterium → Bacteria
Reason: Irregular Latin plural.
- Which word is a compound noun?
The healthcare provider ordered a follow-up.
A) healthcare
B) provider
C) ordered
D) follow-up
Answer: A) healthcare (or D both are
compound; TEAS may pick A)
Reason: Two words combined to form a single noun.
- Replace the bold word with the correct pronoun:
John and Maria presented John and Maria’s research.
A) our
B) their
C) its
D) your
Answer: B) their
Reason: Plural possessive pronoun for two people.
Questions 11–20: Verbs & Verb
Tenses
- Identify the action verb:
The patient coughed three times.
A) patient
B) coughed
C) three
D) times
Answer: B) coughed
Reason: Shows a physical action.
- Which word is a linking verb?
The wound appears clean.
A) wound
B) appears
C) clean
D) none
Answer: B) appears
Reason: Appears connects the subject “wound” to description “clean.”
- Identify the helping verb:
The medication has been taken correctly.
A) medication
B) has
C) been
D) taken
Answer: B) has (also “been” but
first helping verb often tested)
Reason: Helps form present perfect passive.
- Which sentence is in past perfect tense?
A) She finished the report.
B) She has finished the report.
C) She had finished the report.
D) She will finish the report.
Answer: C) She had finished the
report.
Reason: Had + past participle indicates action completed before another past
action.
- Choose the correct verb form:
Neither of the nurses ___ available.
A) is
B) are
C) were
D) have
Answer: A) is
Reason: “Neither” is singular.
- Which sentence uses consistent verb tense?
A) The patient walks in, sat down,
and will complain.
B) The patient walked in, sat down,
and complained.
C) The patient walked in, sits down,
and complained.
D) The patient walks, sitting, and
complains.
Answer: B) The patient walked in,
sat down, and complained.
Reason: All verbs past tense.
- Identify the gerund (verb acting as a noun):
Running is good cardiovascular exercise.
A) Running
B) is
C) good
D) exercise
Answer: A) Running
Reason: Subject of the sentence, ends in -ing, functions as noun.
- Which word is a participle used as an adjective?
The broken bone required surgery.
A) broken
B) bone
C) required
D) surgery
Answer: A) broken
Reason: Past participle describing “bone.”
- Choose the correct subjunctive form:
The doctor recommended that he ___ more rest.
A) gets
B) get
C) got
D) has gotten
Answer: B) get
Reason: Subjunctive mood after “recommended that” takes base verb.
- Identify the infinitive:
She needs to assess the patient quickly.
A) needs
B) to assess
C) patient
D) quickly
Answer: B) to assess
Reason: “To + verb” = infinitive.
Questions 21–30: Adjectives &
Adverbs
- Choose the adjective:
The chronic condition worsened overnight.
A) chronic
B) condition
C) worsened
D) overnight
Answer: A) chronic
Reason: Describes “condition.”
- Identify the adverb:
The specialist spoke very softly.
A) specialist
B) spoke
C) very
D) softly
Answer: C) very (modifies “softly”)
or D) softly (modifies “spoke”) – TEAS may pick D
Reason: Softly tells how spoke.
- Which sentence uses a predicate adjective?
A) The happy patient smiled.
B) The patient is happy.
C) Happily, the patient smiled.
D) The patient smiled happily.
Answer: B) The patient is happy.
Reason: Happy follows linking verb “is” and describes subject.
- Choose the correct comparative form:
This drug is ___ than the previous one.
A) effective
B) more effective
C) most effective
D) effectiver
Answer: B) more effective
Reason: Two-syllable adjectives use “more” + adj.
- Identify the superlative adjective:
This is the safest anesthesia option.
A) this
B) safest
C) anesthesia
D) option
Answer: B) safest
Reason: Compares three or more (safest = most safe).
- Which word is an intensifying adverb?
The test results were quite abnormal.
A) results
B) quite
C) abnormal
D) were
Answer: B) quite
Reason: Intensifies “abnormal.”
- Choose the adverb of frequency:
The patient always takes her insulin at 8 AM.
A) patient
B) always
C) takes
D) insulin
Answer: B) always
Reason: Tells how often.
- Identify the error in adjective/adverb use:
A) She did well on the exam.
B) He ran quick to the code blue.
C) The wound healed slowly.
D) She spoke softly.
Answer: B) He ran quick to the code
blue.
Reason: Should be “quickly” (adverb modifying “ran”).
- Which sentence contains a proper adjective?
A) American healthcare is complex.
B) The healthcare system is complex.
C) A complex system failed.
D) She studied complex systems.
Answer: A) American healthcare is
complex.
Reason: “American” comes from proper noun “America.”
- Choose the correct order of adjectives:
A) A red small round pill
B) A small round red pill
C) A round small red pill
D) A red round small pill
Answer: B) A small round red pill
Reason: Opinion/size → shape → color.
Questions 31–40: Prepositions,
Conjunctions, Interjections
- Identify the preposition:
The syringe was placed on the sterile field.
A) syringe
B) placed
C) on
D) sterile
Answer: C) on
Reason: Shows relationship between syringe and field.
- Which sentence uses a compound preposition?
A) The tube is inside the vein.
B) She works according to the
protocol.
C) He sat near the bed.
D) The book is under the table.
Answer: B) She works according to
the protocol.
Reason: “According to” is a multi-word preposition.
- Identify the subordinating conjunction:
The patient will be discharged after she finishes her IV antibiotics.
A) will
B) after
C) finishes
D) her
Answer: B) after
Reason: Introduces dependent clause.
- Choose the coordinating conjunction:
The blood pressure was high, so the doctor increased the medication.
A) was
B) so
C) increased
D) the
Answer: B) so
Reason: Joins two independent clauses (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet,
so).
- Which word is a correlative conjunction?
Both the nurse and the doctor agreed.
A) Both
B) nurse
C) and
D) agreed
Answer: A) Both (paired with “and”)
Reason: Correlative conjunctions come in pairs (both/and, either/or,
neither/nor).
- Identify the interjection:
Ouch! That injection stings.
A) Ouch
B) That
C) injection
D) stings
Answer: A) Ouch
Reason: Expresses sudden emotion, set apart from sentence.
- Which sentence uses a preposition correctly?
A) She is different than her
colleague.
B) She is different from her
colleague.
C) She is different to her
colleague.
D) She is different with her
colleague.
Answer: B) She is different from her
colleague.
Reason: Standard usage: “different from.”
- Choose the conjunction that shows cause and effect:
A) but
B) or
C) because
D) yet
Answer: C) because
Reason: Introduces a reason/cause.
- Which sentence uses a conjunctive adverb correctly?
A) He was tired, however he finished
the shift.
B) He was tired however, he finished
the shift.
C) He was tired; however, he
finished the shift.
D) He was tired however he finished
the shift.
Answer: C) He was tired; however, he
finished the shift.
Reason: Conjunctive adverbs need semicolon before and comma after.
- Identify the prepositional phrase functioning as an
adjective:
The patient in room 206 needs oxygen.
A) The patient
B) in room 206
C) needs oxygen
D) oxygen
Answer: B) in room 206
Reason: Modifies “patient” (which patient? the one in room 206).
Questions 41–50: Mixed TEAS English
(Punctuation, Spelling, Sentence Structure, Meaning)
- Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
A) The nurses’ uniforms are blue.
B) The nurse’s uniforms are blue.
C) The nurses uniforms’ are blue.
D) The nurses uniforms are blue.
Answer: A) The nurses’ uniforms are
blue.
Reason: Plural possessive (more than one nurse).
- Select the correct spelling:
A) Priveledge
B) Priviledge
C) Privilege
D) Previlege
Answer: C) Privilege
Reason: Common TEAS spelling word.
- Which sentence is a run-on?
A) The patient ate breakfast then
her glucose was high.
B) The patient ate breakfast; then
her glucose was high.
C) The patient ate breakfast, and
then her glucose was high.
D) After the patient ate breakfast,
her glucose was high.
Answer: A) The patient ate breakfast
then her glucose was high.
Reason: Two independent clauses joined without conjunction or punctuation.
- Choose the correctly spelled medical term:
A) Hemorhage
B）Hemorrhage
C) Hemorage
D) Hemmorrhage
Answer: B) Hemorrhage
Reason: Double r, silent second h.
- Which word means “inflammation of the liver”?
A) Hepatitis
B) Hepatoma
C) Hepatic
D) Hepatosis
Answer: A) Hepatitis
Reason: Hepat/o (liver) + -itis (inflammation).
- In the sentence below, what does “noncompliant” mean?
The noncompliant patient did not take the prescribed medication.
A) Following instructions
B) Unable to pay
C) Refusing to follow medical advice
D) Allergic
Answer: C) Refusing to follow
medical advice
Reason: Non- (not) + compliant (follows rules).
- Identify the sentence fragment:
A) Because the lab was closed.
B) The lab was closed.
C) Please close the lab.
D) Is the lab closed?
Answer: A) Because the lab was
closed.
Reason: Subordinating conjunction makes it a dependent clause, not a complete
sentence.
- Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
A) The patient was dizzy; therefore
he sat down.
B) The patient was dizzy, therefore;
he sat down.
C) The patient was dizzy therefore;
he sat down.
D) The patient was dizzy; therefore,
he sat down.
Answer: D) The patient was dizzy;
therefore, he sat down.
Reason: Semicolon before conjunctive adverb, comma after.
- Choose the correct homophone:
The medication will ___ the patient’s pain.
A) affect
B) effect
C) a effect
D) effecting
Answer: A) affect
Reason: Affect = verb (to influence); effect = noun (result).
- Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?
A) She likes reading, to swim, and
jogging.
B) She likes reading, swimming, and
to jog.
C) She likes reading, swimming, and
jogging.
D) She likes to read, swimming, and
jog.
Answer: C) She likes reading,
swimming, and jogging.
Reason: All -ing gerunds in same form.
20 ATI TEAS Version
7 practice questions focused specifically on indefinite pronouns.
Each
question includes 4 answer options, the correct answer, and a detailed reason
explaining the grammar rule.
Question 1
Which sentence uses an indefinite pronoun correctly?
A) Everybody have a copy of the care plan.
B) Everybody has a copy of the care plan.
C) Everybody are having a copy of the care plan.
D) Everybody were having a copy of the care plan.
Answer:
B) Everybody has a copy of the care plan.
Reason: Everybody is an indefinite pronoun that is always singular. It takes a
singular verb (has, not have/are/were).
Question 2
Identify the indefinite pronoun in the sentence below:
Someone left their stethoscope in the break room.
A) left
B) their
C) someone
D) break room
Answer:
C) someone
Reason: Someone refers to an unspecified person. Their is a possessive pronoun,
not indefinite.
Question 3
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence:
Most of the medication ___ been administered.
A) has
B) have
C) are
D) were
Answer:
A) has
Reason: Most can be singular or plural depending on the object of the
preposition. Here, medication is singular (uncountable), so has is correct.
Question 4
Which indefinite pronoun is always singular?
A) Several
B) Both
C) Many
D) Each
Answer:
D) Each
Reason: Each is always singular. Several, both, and many are always plural.
Question 5
Select the sentence that uses correct subject-verb agreement with an indefinite
pronoun:
A) All of the specimen was lost.
B) All of the specimens was lost.
C) All of the specimen were lost.
D) All of the specimens are lost.
Answer:
A) All of the specimen was lost.
Reason: All can be singular or plural. Specimen is singular, so verb is
singular (was). D would be correct if it said specimens were lost, but are is
present tense while sentence context needs past.
Question 6
Which sentence contains a plural indefinite pronoun?
A) Nobody understands the policy.
B) Everyone is ready for the shift
change.
C) Several were called for the
second interview.
D) Something smells unusual in the
lab.
Answer:
C) Several were called for the second interview.
Reason: Several is always plural and takes a plural verb (were). Nobody,
everyone, and something are singular.
Question 7
Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun:
Everyone should bring ___ own stethoscope.
A) his or her
B) their
C) our
D) your
Answer:
A) his or her (traditional) / B) their (accepted in modern usage)
TEAS preferred answer: A) his or her
Reason: Everyone is singular, so traditional grammar requires a singular
possessive pronoun. However, TEAS sometimes accepts their as inclusive. For
test safety, choose his or her.
Question 8
Identify the error in the following sentence:
Neither of the patients have signed the consent form.
A) Neither – should be either
B) patients – should be patient
C) have – should be has
D) signed – should be sign
Answer:
C) have – should be has
Reason: Neither is singular when followed by of + plural noun, so verb must be
singular (has signed).
Question 9
Which indefinite pronoun takes a plural verb?
A) Anyone
B) Something
C) Few
D) Nothing
Answer:
C) Few
Reason: Few refers to multiple items/people and takes a plural verb. The others
are singular.
Question 10
Choose the correct sentence:
A) Somebody forgot their gloves in
the OR.
B) Somebody forgot his or her
gloves in the OR.
C) Somebody forgot his gloves in
the OR.
D) Somebody forgot our gloves in
the OR.
Answer:
B) Somebody forgot his or her gloves in the OR.
Reason: Somebody is singular. Traditional grammar requires singular possessive
(his or her) unless gender is known. TEAS typically avoids their with singular
indefinite pronouns.
Question 11
Select the indefinite pronoun that is always plural:
A) Much
B) Little
C) Both
D) Anyone
Answer:
C) Both
Reason: Both refers to two or more items and always takes a plural verb. Much
and little are singular; anyone is singular.
Question 12
Which verb correctly completes the sentence?
Many of the staff ___ trained in CPR.
A) is
B) was
C) are
D) has
Answer:
C) are
Reason: Many is always plural, so it takes a plural verb (are). Present tense
fits the general statement.
Question 13
Find the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement:
A) Each nurse must provide their
own lunch.
B) Each nurse must provide his or
her own lunch.
C) Each nurse must provide its own
lunch.
D) Each nurse must provide our own
lunch.
Answer:
B) Each nurse must provide his or her own lunch.
Reason: Each is singular, so pronoun must be singular (his or her). Their is
plural and incorrect in formal TEAS English.
Question 14
Identify the indefinite pronoun in this sentence:
Few have witnessed a live birth in the field.
A) Few
B) have
C) witnessed
D) live
Answer:
A) Few
Reason: Few is an indefinite pronoun acting as the subject. Have is the verb.
Question 15
Choose the correct verb:
Nothing ___ impossible in healthcare innovation.
A) are
B) were
C) is
D) have
Answer:
C) is
Reason: Nothing is always singular and takes a singular verb (is).
Question 16
Which sentence uses an indefinite pronoun incorrectly?
A) Everyone in the unit supports
the change.
B) Somebody has left the crash
cart unlocked.
C) Both of the medication is
expired.
D) Neither of the options seems
safe.
Answer:
C) Both of the medication is expired.
Reason: Both is plural, so it should be Both of the medications are expired or
Both medications are expired.
Question 17
Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:
Nobody should leave ___ patient unattended.
A) their
B) our
C) his or her
D) your
Answer:
C) his or her
Reason: Nobody is singular, so singular possessive his or her is correct in
formal TEAS English.
Question 18
Which indefinite pronoun can be singular OR plural depending on context?
A) Anyone
B) All
C) Someone
D) Nothing
Answer:
B) All
Reason: All is singular when referring to a singular noun (All of the fluid is
gone) and plural when referring to a plural noun (All of the patients are
stable).
Question 19
Correct the error in the sentence below:
Anybody are welcome to attend the grand rounds.
A) Change are to is
B) Change anybody to anybodies
C) Change welcome to welcomes
D) No error
Answer:
A) Change are to is
Reason: Anybody is singular, so verb must be is (Anybody is welcome).
Question 20
Complete the sentence with the correct indefinite pronoun:
I looked everywhere for the chart, but ___ could find it.
A) someone
B) everyone
C) nobody
D) anybody
Answer:
C) nobody
Reason: Context indicates failure to find the chart, so nobody (no person) is
correct. Someone and everyone contradict meaning; anybody would require a
negative verb (couldn’t).
Key rules
for TEAS:
Singular indefinite pronouns take singular verbs
(has, is, was, does) and singular possessives (his or her — not their in formal
questions).
Plural indefinite pronouns take plural verbs
(have, are, were, do).
None can be singular or plural, but TEAS often
treats it as singular in formal medical writing.
Pay attention to the object of of (all of the water = singular; all of the patients = plural).
25 additional ATI
TEAS Version 7 practice questions focused specifically on indefinite pronouns,
continuing from the previous set.
Each includes options, correct answer, and a
detailed reason.
Question 1
Which sentence uses an indefinite pronoun correctly?
A) Everyone in the waiting room were asked to wear a mask.
B) Everyone in the waiting room was asked to wear a mask.
C) Everyone in the waiting room are asked to wear a mask.
D) Everyone in the waiting room be asked to wear a mask.
Answer:
B) Everyone in the waiting room was asked to wear a mask.
Reason: Everyone is a singular indefinite pronoun and requires a singular verb
(was, not were/are/be).
Question 2
Identify the indefinite pronoun in the sentence below:
Many have reported adverse reactions to the new vaccine.
A) Many
B) have reported
C) adverse
D) vaccine
Answer:
A) Many
Reason: Many functions as an indefinite pronoun (subject of the sentence)
referring to an unspecified number of people.
Question 3
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence:
Some of the fluid ___ leaked onto the floor.
A) have
B) are
C) were
D) has
Answer:
D) has
Reason: Some can be singular or plural depending on the noun it refers to.
Fluid is singular/uncountable, so the singular verb has is correct.
Question 4
Which indefinite pronoun is always singular?
A) Several
B) Few
C) Much
D) Both
Answer:
C) Much
Reason: Much refers to a singular, uncountable quantity and takes a singular
verb. Several, few, and both are plural.
Question 5
Select the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
A) Neither of the nurses is
available for overtime.
B) Neither of the nurses are
available for overtime.
C) Neither of the nurses were
available for overtime.
D) Neither of the nurses have been
available.
Answer:
A) Neither of the nurses is available for overtime.
Reason: Neither is singular, even when followed by of + plural noun, so the
verb must be singular (is).
Question 6
Which sentence contains a plural indefinite pronoun?
A) Something is wrong with the IV
pump.
B) Nothing has been documented in
the chart.
C) Several were discharged this
morning.
D) Everyone is responsible for
hand hygiene.
Answer:
C) Several were discharged this morning.
Reason: Several is always plural and takes a plural verb (were). The others are
singular.
Question 7
Complete the sentence with the correct possessive pronoun:
Each of the patients must bring ___ own identification.
A) their
B) our
C) his or her
D) your
Answer:
C) his or her
Reason: Each is singular, so traditional TEAS grammar requires a singular
possessive pronoun (his or her). Their is plural and not preferred in formal
questions.
Question 8
Identify the error in the following sentence:
Somebody left their lab coat in the contaminated area.
A) Somebody – should be Anybody
B) left – should be leave
C) their – should be his or her
D) contaminated – should be
contaminate
Answer:
C) their – should be his or her
Reason: Somebody is singular, so the possessive pronoun must be singular (his
or her). TEAS 7 generally avoids their with singular indefinite pronouns.
Question 9
Which indefinite pronoun takes a plural verb?
A) Anyone
B) Everybody
C) Few
D) Nothing
Answer:
C) Few
Reason: Few refers to multiple people or things and requires a plural verb. The
others are singular.
Question 10
Choose the correct sentence:
A) All of the equipment are
sterilized.
B) All of the equipment is
sterilized.
C) All of the equipment were
sterilized.
D) All of the equipment have been
sterilized.
Answer:
B) All of the equipment is sterilized.
Reason: Equipment is a singular uncountable noun, so all here is singular → is
sterilized.
Question 11
Select the indefinite pronoun that changes number based on the object of the
preposition:
A) Nobody
B) Several
C) Most
D) Both
Answer:
C) Most
Reason: Most can be singular (Most of the medication is gone) or plural (Most
of the patients are stable). Nobody, several, and both do not change.
Question 12
Which verb correctly completes the sentence?
Few of the side effects ___ life-threatening.
A) is
B) was
C) are
D) has
Answer:
C) are
Reason: Few is always plural, so the verb must be plural (are). Present tense
is appropriate for a general statement.
Question 13
Find the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement:
A) No one should leave their
patient during a code.
B) No one should leave his or her
patient during a code.
C) No one should leave our patient
during a code.
D) No one should leave your
patient during a code.
Answer:
B) No one should leave his or her patient during a code.
Reason: No one is singular, requiring a singular possessive pronoun (his or
her). Their is plural and incorrect in formal TEAS English.
Question 14
Identify the indefinite pronoun in this sentence:
Neither was acceptable to the attending physician.
A) Neither
B) was
C) acceptable
D) attending physician
Answer:
A) Neither
Reason: Neither is an indefinite pronoun acting as the subject. Was is the
verb.
Question 15
Choose the correct verb:
Something ___ strange about this patient's labs.
A) are
B) were
C) is
D) have been
Answer:
C) is
Reason: Something is always singular and takes a singular verb (is).
Question 16
Which sentence uses an indefinite pronoun incorrectly?
A) Everyone in the ICU supports
the new protocol.
B) Somebody has called in sick for
the night shift.
C) Many of the medication is
expired.
D) Neither of the options seems
correct.
Answer:
C) Many of the medication is expired.
Reason: Many is always plural, so it should be Many of the medications are
expired or Much of the medication is expired.
Question 17
Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence:
Everybody in the operating room must wash ___ hands.
A) their
B) our
C) his or her
D) your
Answer:
C) his or her
Reason: Everybody is singular, so singular possessive his or her is correct in
formal TEAS English.
Question 18
Which indefinite pronoun is always followed by a singular verb?
A) Several
B) Both
C) Many
D) Anyone
Answer:
D) Anyone
Reason: Anyone is always singular. Several, both, and many are plural.
Question 19
Correct the error in the sentence below:
Many of the specimen has been contaminated.
A) Change Many to Much
B) Change Many to Several
C) Change has to have
D) Change specimen to specimens
Answer:
D) Change specimen to specimens
Reason: Many is plural, so it must refer to a plural noun (specimens), and the
verb should be have (but changing to specimens still leaves has wrong — best
fix: change specimen to specimens AND has to have; but among options, D is the
first needed change). If only one choice, D is correct because many cannot pair
with singular specimen.
Question 20
Complete the sentence with the correct indefinite pronoun:
The nurse looked everywhere for the crash cart, but ___ could locate it.
A) anyone
B) everyone
C) someone
D) no one
Answer:
D) no one
Reason: The sentence indicates failure to locate the cart, so no one (nobody)
is correct. Anyone would require a negative verb (couldn't).
Question 21
Which sentence correctly uses "none" as a singular pronoun?
A) None of the medication were
available.
B) None of the medication was
available.
C) None of the medication are
available.
D) None of the medication have
been available.
Answer:
B) None of the medication was available.
Reason: None can be singular or plural, but TEAS often treats it as singular in
formal writing, especially with uncountable nouns like medication → singular
verb was.
Question 22
Identify the indefinite pronoun that is always plural:
A) Little
B) Much
C) Several
D) Each
Answer:
C) Several
Reason: Several always refers to more than one and takes a plural verb. Little
and much are singular; each is singular.
Question 23
Choose the correct verb:
Most of the nursing staff ___ certified in BLS.
A) is
B) has
C) are
D) was
Answer:
C) are
Reason: Staff is a collective noun but treated as plural here because most
refers to multiple individuals. Plural verb are is correct.
Question 24
Which sentence contains an error in indefinite pronoun use?
A) Neither of the two options is
safe.
B) Both of the patients is stable.
C) Everyone has a role in infection
control.
D) Somebody left the oxygen tank
open.
Answer:
B) Both of the patients is stable.
Reason: Both is plural, so the verb must be are (Both of the patients are
stable).
Question 25
Select the correct sentence:
A) Somebody has to cover the
overnight shift.
B) Somebody have to cover the
overnight shift.
C) Somebody are covering the
overnight shift.
D) Somebody were covering the
overnight shift.
Answer:
A) Somebody has to cover the overnight shift.
Reason: Somebody is singular and requires a singular verb (has).
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