Day 5 ATI TEAS Exam Preparation
Transition Words
Question
1
The team practiced for weeks; ______, they were confident going into the
championship game.
Which of the
following transition words best completes the sentence?
A) however
B) consequently
C) for example
D) likewise
Answer:
B – “Consequently” shows a logical result of practicing for weeks.
Question
2
The medication can cause drowsiness; ______, patients should avoid driving
heavy machinery.
A) otherwise
B) furthermore
C) therefore
D) nevertheless
Answer:
C – “Therefore” indicates a logical conclusion or recommendation based on the
preceding information.
Question
3
The patient’s vitals improved overnight; ______, her white blood cell count
remains elevated.
A) in addition
B) for instance
C) similarly
D) however
Answer:
D – “However” contrasts the improvement in vitals with the still-elevated white
blood cell count.
Question
4
______ the storm caused major delays, many flights were canceled entirely.
A) In contrast
B) As a result
C) On the other hand
D) For example
Answer:
B – “As a result” shows the cause-and-effect relationship between the storm and
flight cancellations.
Topic Sentences
Question
5
Which of the following would be the most appropriate topic sentence for a
paragraph about the benefits of telemedicine?
A) Telemedicine
appointments grew 150% between 2019 and 2021.
B) Patients in rural areas often drive over an hour to see a specialist.
C) Telemedicine offers significant advantages, including reduced travel time
and lower costs.
D) Many doctors now use encrypted video platforms for virtual visits.
Answer:
C – This sentence introduces the main idea (benefits of telemedicine) that the
rest of the paragraph would support.
Question
6
Read the paragraph below:
(1) Regular
exercise strengthens the cardiovascular system. (2) It also helps regulate
blood sugar levels. (3) Weight-bearing exercises improve bone density. (4)
Morning workouts may boost metabolism throughout the day.
Which sentence
would serve as the best topic sentence if placed at the beginning of this
paragraph?
A) Many people
prefer evening exercise routines.
B) Exercise provides multiple physiological benefits.
C) Doctors recommend at least 150 minutes of exercise weekly.
D) Running is more effective than swimming for weight loss.
Answer:
B – This sentence introduces the general concept (multiple benefits) that the
specific examples support.
Question
7
A paragraph about the dangers of vaping begins with the sentence:
“Although often marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, electronic cigarettes
pose serious health risks.”
Which of the
following best describes this sentence?
A) A supporting
detail
B) A concluding sentence
C) A transition sentence
D) A topic sentence
Answer:
D – The sentence introduces the paragraph’s main claim about vaping’s health
risks.
Thesis Statements
Question
8
Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?
A) This essay
will discuss the pros and cons of school uniforms.
B) School uniforms reduce bullying, improve focus, and eliminate socioeconomic
pressure among students.
C) Many schools across the country have considered adopting uniform policies.
D) School uniforms are clothes that students wear to school.
Answer:
B – This is an arguable claim with three clear supporting points. Option A
announces intent rather than making a claim.
Question
9
Which sentence is too vague to serve as an effective thesis statement?
A) The Affordable
Care Act significantly reduced the number of uninsured Americans between 2014
and 2016.
B) Social media has changed modern communication in both positive and negative
ways.
C) There are many things to consider about climate change.
D) Requiring community college to be free would increase enrollment while
reducing student debt.
Answer:
C – This is vague and lacks a specific, arguable claim. Options A, B, and D
make clear, specific arguments.
Question
10
A student writes: “In this paper, I will explain why recycling programs are important.”
Which of the
following revises this into an effective thesis statement?
A) Recycling
programs are important for reasons discussed below.
B) Mandatory recycling programs reduce landfill waste, conserve natural
resources, and create green jobs.
C) Have you ever thought about why recycling matters?
D) Recycling is when materials are processed to be reused.
Answer:
B – This replaces the announcement (“I will explain”) with a specific, arguable
claim and supporting points.
Paragraph Organization
Question
11
Arrange the following sentences in logical order to form a coherent paragraph.
I. Without a
healthy microbiome, digestion becomes less efficient.
II. First, probiotics introduce beneficial bacteria into the digestive system.
III. Therefore, regular probiotic consumption supports overall gut health.
IV. These bacteria then help break down food that the stomach cannot digest
alone.
A) II, IV, I, III
B) I, II, III, IV
C) III, I, IV, II
D) IV, II, I, III
Answer:
A – Logical sequence: introduce probiotics (II), explain their action (IV),
describe consequence of absence (I), state conclusion (III).
Question
12
Which sentence would best follow this topic sentence?
Topic sentence:
Caffeine consumption before bedtime disrupts the body’s natural sleep-wake
cycle.
A) Coffee beans
are grown in over 70 countries worldwide.
B) Specifically, caffeine blocks adenosine, a chemical that promotes
sleepiness.
C) Many people enjoy coffee, tea, and energy drinks.
D) The first coffeehouse opened in Constantinople in 1555.
Answer:
B – This sentence provides a specific supporting detail explaining how caffeine
disrupts sleep.
Question
13
Which sentence is out of place in a paragraph about the benefits of
handwashing?
(1) Handwashing
with soap removes harmful bacteria and viruses.
(2) Soap molecules break down the oily lipid layer of many viruses.
(3) The first surgical hand scrubs were introduced in the 1800s by Ignaz Semmelweis.
(4) Proper handwashing technique includes scrubbing for at least 20 seconds.
A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 3
D) Sentence 4
Answer:
C – Sentence 3 provides historical background rather than current benefits of
handwashing, breaking the paragraph’s focus.
Redundancy
Question
14
The manager asked us to repeat again the safety protocols before starting the
shift.
Which of the
following corrects the redundancy in the sentence above?
A) repeat
B) again repeat
C) repeat once more
D) repeat a second time
Answer:
A – “Repeat” already means to do or say again, so “again” is redundant.
Question
15
Which sentence contains a redundancy?
A) The two twins
dressed identically for the party.
B) Each student received a laptop.
C) The car accelerated quickly on the highway.
D) She returned the book to the library.
Answer:
A – “Twins” are already two people by definition, so “two” is redundant.
(Correct: “The twins dressed identically.”)
Question
16
The final conclusion of the study confirmed what researchers had suspected.
Which word is
redundant in the sentence above?
A) final
B) conclusion
C) confirmed
D) suspected
Answer:
A – A conclusion is inherently final. “Final conclusion” is redundant.
Tone
Question
17
Which sentence is most appropriate for a formal research proposal?
A) This whole
experiment thing is kinda cool and shows some interesting stuff.
B) We think our hypothesis is probably right, so we’re gonna test it.
C) The proposed study will examine the correlation between sleep duration and
cognitive performance.
D) Honestly, nobody’s really looked into this before, which is crazy.
Answer:
C – This sentence uses formal, objective language appropriate for academic
writing. Others contain slang (“kinda,” “gonna,” “crazy”) and informal
phrasing.
Question
18
Read the following sentence from a patient education handout:
“If you forget to
take your medication, don’t freak out — just take it as soon as you remember.”
Which revision
maintains an informative but more professional tone?
A) If you miss a
dose, do not panic — simply take it when you recall.
B) Forgetting meds is bad. Take them immediately.
C) Oops! Missed a pill? Better grab it now!
D) Patients who forget medication are noncompliant.
Answer:
A – This revision replaces slang (“freak out”) and contractions (“don’t”) with
more professional but still clear language.
Slang
Question
19
Which sentence contains slang inappropriate for a formal nursing report?
A) The patient’s
blood pressure was 118/76 at 0800.
B) The patient is super chill and doesn’t seem to be in any pain.
C) The patient ambulated to the bathroom without assistance.
D) The patient’s temperature was 37.2°C orally.
Answer:
B – “Super chill” is slang and too informal for a medical report. Professional
alternatives: “calm,” “relaxed,” or “denies acute distress.”
Question
20
Which of the following is an example of slang rather than standard English?
A) The nurse
administered the medication intravenously.
B) The patient complained of a splitting headache.
C) The lab results were abnormal.
D) The physician prescribed a course of antibiotics.
Answer:
B – “Splitting headache” is an informal, figurative expression. In formal
medical documentation, “severe headache” or “cephalalgia” would be preferred.
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