Day 12
50 ATI TEAS Version 7 Practice Questions
Types of Sentences (Simple, Compound,
Complex, Compound-Complex) and Topic Sentences
Each question includes options followed immediately by
the answer and a brief reason.
Part
1: Types of Sentences (Questions 1–30)
Simple Sentences (One independent
clause)
1. Which of the
following is a simple sentence?
a) The nurse checked the vitals, and the doctor reviewed the chart.
b) Because the patient was in pain, the nurse administered medication.
c) The technician ran the test.
d) Although it was late, she finished her charting, but she forgot to sign it.
Answer: c) The technician ran the test.
Reason: One independent clause
with no dependent clauses or conjunctions joining equal clauses.
2.
Identify the simple sentence:
a) She studied for the TEAS exam every night.
b) She studied for the TEAS exam, but she was still nervous.
c) After she studied for the TEAS exam, she took a practice test.
d) She studied for the TEAS exam, and she reviewed her notes.
Answer: a) She studied for the TEAS exam
every night.
Reason: One subject (She), one
predicate (studied).
3.
Which sentence is simple?
a) The patient and the nurse discussed the treatment plan.
b) The patient discussed the treatment plan, but the nurse had concerns.
c) Because the patient discussed the treatment plan, the nurse felt reassured.
d) The patient discussed the treatment plan, so the nurse documented it.
Answer: a) The patient and the nurse
discussed the treatment plan.
Reason: Compound subject but
single clause.
Compound Sentences (Two or more independent
clauses joined by FANBOYS or semicolon)
4.
Which of the following is a compound sentence?
a) The medication was effective.
b) The medication was effective, but it caused drowsiness.
c) Although the medication was effective, it caused drowsiness.
d) The medication that was prescribed was effective.
Answer: b) The medication was effective, but
it caused drowsiness.
Reason: Two independent clauses
joined by "but."
5.
Identify the compound sentence:
a) After the surgery, the patient rested.
b) The patient rested after the surgery.
c) The patient rested, and the nurse monitored his vitals.
d) Because the patient rested, he recovered quickly.
Answer: c) The patient rested, and the nurse
monitored his vitals.
Reason: Two independent clauses
joined by "and."
6.
Which sentence is compound?
a) She passed the exam; she was thrilled.
b) She passed the exam because she studied hard.
c) Passing the exam made her thrilled.
d) Although she passed the exam, she was not thrilled.
Answer: a) She passed the exam; she was
thrilled.
Reason: Semicolon joins two
independent clauses.
7.
Choose the compound sentence:
a) The doctor and the nurse entered the room.
b) The doctor entered the room, and the nurse followed.
c) When the doctor entered the room, the nurse followed.
d) The doctor entering the room, the nurse followed.
Answer: b) The doctor entered the room, and
the nurse followed.
Reason: Two independent clauses
joined by "and."
Complex Sentences (One independent
clause + at least one dependent clause)
8.
Which of the following is a complex sentence?
a) The patient was discharged.
b) The patient was discharged, so he went home.
c) After the patient was discharged, he went home.
d) The patient was discharged, and he went home.
Answer: c) After the patient was discharged,
he went home.
Reason: Dependent clause +
independent clause.
9.
Identify the complex sentence:
a) She studied hard, yet she failed.
b) She studied hard, and she passed.
c) Although she studied hard, she failed.
d) She studied hard for the exam.
Answer: c) Although she studied hard, she
failed.
Reason: Dependent clause + independent
clause.
10.
Which sentence is complex?
a) The nurse explained the procedure, and the patient consented.
b) The nurse explained the procedure because the patient was confused.
c) The nurse explained the procedure carefully.
d) The nurse explained the procedure, so the patient consented.
Answer: b) The nurse explained the procedure
because the patient was confused.
Reason: Independent clause +
dependent clause.
11.
Choose the complex sentence:
a) The lab closed at 5 PM.
b) The lab closed at 5 PM, so we rescheduled.
c) When the lab closed at 5 PM, we rescheduled.
d) The lab closed at 5 PM, and we rescheduled.
Answer: c) When the lab closed at 5 PM, we
rescheduled.
Reason: Dependent clause +
independent clause.
Compound-Complex Sentences
12.
Which of the following is a compound-complex sentence?
a) The patient was in pain, so the nurse gave medication.
b) Because the patient was in pain, the nurse gave medication.
c) Because the patient was in pain, the nurse gave medication, and the doctor
was notified.
d) The patient was in pain, and the nurse gave medication.
Answer: c) Because the patient was in pain,
the nurse gave medication, and the doctor was notified.
Reason: Dependent clause + two
independent clauses.
13.
Identify the compound-complex sentence:
a) After she finished her shift, she went home.
b) She finished her shift, and she went home.
c) After she finished her shift, she went home, but she forgot her keys.
d) She finished her shift and went home.
Answer: c) After she finished her shift, she
went home, but she forgot her keys.
Reason: Dependent clause + two
independent clauses.
14.
Which sentence is compound-complex?
a) Although it was raining, the nurse walked to work.
b) It was raining, so the nurse drove to work.
c) The nurse walked to work, but she got wet.
d) Although it was raining, the nurse walked to work, and she arrived late.
Answer: d) Although it was raining, the
nurse walked to work, and she arrived late.
Reason: Dependent clause + two
independent clauses.
15.
Choose the compound-complex sentence:
a) The student reviewed notes because she had a test.
b) The student reviewed notes, and she passed the test.
c) Because she had a test, the student reviewed notes, and she passed.
d) The student reviewed notes and passed the test.
Answer: c) Because she had a test, the
student reviewed notes, and she passed.
Reason: Dependent clause + two
independent clauses.
Mixed Identification
16. The nurse administered the vaccine.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
Answer: a) Simple
Reason: One independent clause.
17. The nurse administered the vaccine,
and the patient thanked her.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
Answer: b) Compound
Reason: Two independent clauses
joined by "and."
18. When the nurse administered the
vaccine, the patient flinched.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
Answer: c) Complex
Reason: Dependent clause +
independent clause.
19. When the nurse administered the
vaccine, the patient flinched, but he remained seated.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
Answer: d) Compound-complex
Reason: Dependent clause + two
independent clauses.
20. The doctor prescribed antibiotics,
yet the patient did not fill the prescription.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
Answer: b) Compound
Reason: Two independent clauses
joined by "yet."
21. Before the surgery, the patient
signed the consent form.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
Answer: a) Simple
Reason: "Before the
surgery" is a prepositional phrase.
22. Because the patient signed the
consent form, the surgery proceeded, and the surgeon was confident.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
Answer: d) Compound-complex
Reason: Dependent clause + two
independent clauses.
23. The lab results were abnormal; the
doctor ordered more tests.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
Answer: b) Compound
Reason: Two independent clauses
joined by semicolon.
24. Running late, the nurse hurried to
the patient's room.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
Answer: a) Simple
Reason: Participial phrase, not
clause.
25. Although she was tired, she
continued to study, and she passed the exam.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-complex
Answer: d) Compound-complex
Reason: Dependent clause + two
independent clauses.
True/False & Error Recognition
26.
True or False:
A compound sentence must have a coordinating conjunction.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
Reason: It can also use a
semicolon.
27.
Which sentence is incorrectly classified?
a) "She slept." – Simple
b) "She slept, but he worked." – Compound
c) "Because she slept, she was rested." – Compound
d) "Because she slept, she was rested, and she worked." –
Compound-complex
Answer: c)
Reason: It is complex, not
compound.
28.
How many independent clauses does a compound-complex sentence have?
a) One
b) Two or more
c) Zero
d) Exactly one dependent and one independent
Answer: b) Two or more
Reason: "Compound"
means multiple independent clauses.
29.
A complex sentence contains:
a) One independent clause only
b) Two independent clauses
c) One independent clause and at least one dependent clause
d) Two dependent clauses
Answer: c)
Reason: Definition of complex
sentence.
30.
Which conjunction typically begins a dependent clause?
a) And
b) But
c) Because
d) So
Answer: c) Because
Reason: Subordinating
conjunction.
Part
2: Topic Sentences (Questions 31–50)
Identifying Topic Sentences
31. In a well-written paragraph, where
is the topic sentence MOST commonly found?
a) At the end
b) In the middle
c) At the beginning
d) It varies randomly
Answer: c) At the beginning
Reason: Academic paragraphs
usually present the main idea first.
32.
Which sentence is the topic sentence?
a) Sentence 1
b) Sentence 2
c) Sentence 3
d) Sentence 4
Answer: a) Sentence 1
Reason: States the main idea.
33.
Which sentence is the topic sentence?
a) Sentence 1
b) Sentence 2
c) Sentence 3
d) Sentence 4
Answer: d) Sentence 4
Reason: Main idea appears at
end (inductive order).
34.
Best topic sentence about sleep for nursing students:
a) Sleep is important.
b) Nursing students often have irregular schedules.
c) Adequate sleep improves cognitive function, which is essential for nursing
students to retain medical information and perform well on exams.
d) Many people do not get enough sleep.
Answer: c)
Reason: Specific and focused.
35.
Which is too specific?
a) Exercise has multiple health benefits.
b) Walking 30 minutes daily can reduce blood pressure by 5–10 mmHg according to
a 2021 study.
c) Regular physical activity improves cardiovascular health.
d) Many factors contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
Answer: b)
Reason: Supporting detail, not
main idea.
Choosing the Best Topic Sentence
36.
Best topic sentence about side effects:
a) The medication is called Metformin.
b) Metformin is primarily used for type 2 diabetes.
c) While Metformin is effective for diabetes, it can cause gastrointestinal
side effects such as nausea and diarrhea.
d) Some patients take Metformin with food.
Answer: c)
Reason: Introduces focus
clearly.
37.
Best topic sentence for manual blood pressure:
a) Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury.
b) Taking manual blood pressure requires a stethoscope and a sphygmomanometer.
c) First, wrap the cuff around the patient's upper arm.
d) Manual blood pressure is more accurate.
Answer: b)
Reason: Introduces procedure.
38.
Best comparison paragraph topic sentence:
a) Online nursing programs differ from traditional on-campus programs in
several key ways.
b) Online nursing programs are popular.
c) Many students prefer online learning.
d) Traditional programs require attendance.
Answer: a)
Reason: Signals comparison.
39.
Best cause-effect topic sentence:
a) Patient falls occur in hospitals.
b) Hospital patient falls often result from medication side effects,
environmental hazards, and inadequate supervision.
c) A fall can cause injury.
d) Nurses should assess fall risk daily.
Answer: b)
Reason: Clearly states causes.
40.
Best topic sentence on hand hygiene compliance:
a) Hand hygiene is important.
b) Healthcare workers sometimes forget.
c) Low hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers is attributed to time
constraints, skin irritation, and forgetfulness.
d) Alcohol-based hand rubs are convenient.
Answer: c)
Reason: Previews supporting
points.
Placement & Recognition
41.
True or False:
A topic sentence can appear at the beginning, middle, or end.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
Reason: Placement varies.
42.
Topic sentence at the end =
a) Deductive
b) Inductive
c) Comparative
d) Narrative
Answer: b) Inductive
Reason: Evidence first,
conclusion last.
43.
Where should the topic sentence ideally be placed?
a) After sentence 1
b) At the beginning
c) After sentence 3
d) At the end
Answer: b) At the beginning
Reason: Main idea should guide
paragraph.
44.
Which is too broad?
a) Nursing requires compassion and skill.
b) Things are important in life.
c) Time management is essential.
d) The TEAS exam tests four areas.
Answer: b)
Reason: Too vague.
Writing & Revising
45.
How can this topic sentence be improved?
a) It is fine
b) Add vague words
c) Make it specific
d) Remove subject
Answer: c) Make it specific
Reason: Strong topic sentences
preview content.
46.
Best revision:
a) The TEAS exam is hard.
b) This essay is about TEAS.
c) The TEAS exam challenges students due to strict time limits, broad content
coverage, and critical thinking requirements.
d) TEAS stands for Test of Essential Academic Skills.
Answer: c)
Reason: Specific and formal.
47.
A topic sentence should NOT be:
a) A question
b) Statement of fact
c) An announcement
d) Prediction
Answer: c)
Reason: Weak construction.
48.
True or False:
A topic sentence must always be first.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
Reason: Can appear elsewhere.
49.
Effective topic sentence:
a) Reasons for medication errors.
b) Medication errors occur.
c) Three common causes of medication errors in hospitals include look-alike
labels, interrupted administration, and dosage miscalculations.
d) About medication errors.
Answer: c)
Reason: Complete and specific.
50.
Topic sentence relates to thesis by:
a) Contradicting
b) Ignoring
c) Supporting and developing one aspect
d) Repeating word for word
Answer: c)
Reason: Each paragraph
supports the thesis.
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