ATI TEAS Version 7 Grammar

 ATI TEAS Version 7 Grammar 

Questions 1–20: Subject-Verb Agreement & Sentence Structure

1. The group of students from the biology department ___ planning a field trip next Friday.
A) are
B) is
C) were
D) have been

2. Neither the nurse nor the doctors ___ available to answer the call light right now.
A) is
B) am
C) are
D) be

3. Each of the medication vials ___ been checked for contamination.
A) have
B) were
C) are
D) has

4. The patient’s symptoms, along with his lab results, ___ a more serious condition.
A) suggest
B) suggests
C) suggesting
D) to suggest

5. Either the charge nurse or the unit clerks ___ responsible for updating the whiteboard.
A) is
B) are
C) be
D) am

6. There ___ several reasons why the elderly patient’s appetite has decreased.
A) is
B) are
C) be
D) was

7. The surgical team ___ agreed to postpone the procedure until tomorrow.
A) has
B) have
C) were
D) are

8. Every one of the discharge summaries ___ to be reviewed by the attending physician.
A) need
B) needs
C) are needing
D) have needed

9. In the waiting room ___ a television and several magazines for patients.
A) is
B) are
C) was
D) be

10. The effects of the new medication ___ still unknown.
A) is
B) are
C) has
D) being

11. The nurse, as well as the two aides, ___ present during the patient’s seizure.
A) were
B) are
C) was
D) have been

12. Neither of the IV pumps ___ functioning properly.
A) are
B) is
C) were
D) have been

13. The staff at the clinic ___ dedicated to providing excellent care.
A) is
B) are
C) were being
D) have

14. A number of charts ___ missing from the records room.
A) is
B) are
C) has been
D) was

15. The number of patients admitted overnight ___ surprisingly high.
A) are
B) have been
C) is
D) were

16. The doctor, together with the residents, ___ rounds every morning.
A) make
B) makes
C) are making
D) have made

17. Not only the medication but also the dietary changes ___ helped lower his blood pressure.
A) have
B) has
C) were
D) are

18. Here ___ the lab results you requested.
A) is
B) are
C) has
D) was

19. The team of paramedics ___ trained to handle critical emergencies.
A) is
B) are
C) have
D) were being

20. Myasthenia gravis, including its various subtypes, ___ a rare autoimmune disorder.
A) remain
B) remains
C) remaining
D) to remain

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Questions 21–40: Punctuation & Capitalization

21. The patient complained of nausea dizziness and blurred vision.
A) nausea, dizziness, and blurred vision
B) nausea dizziness, and blurred vision
C) nausea, dizziness and blurred, vision
D) nausea dizziness and blurred, vision

22. The nurses report was thorough but it contained several errors.
A) nurses’ report was thorough, but
B) nurses report was thorough but,
C) nurses’ report was thorough but,
D) nurse’s report was thorough but

23. Dr. Simmons asked “Have you reviewed the postoperative instructions?”
A) asked “Have you
B) asked, “Have you
C) asked, “have you
D) asked, have you

24. The clients medical history includes hypertension type 2 diabetes and asthma.
A) clients medical history includes: hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and asthma.
B) client’s medical history includes hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and asthma.
C) clients’ medical history includes hypertension, type 2 diabetes and asthma.
D) clients medical history includes: hypertension, type 2 diabetes and asthma.

25. The physician said “the patient will need follow up in one week.”
A) said “the patient
B) said, “the patient
C) said, “The patient
D) said “The patient

26. Which of the following is correctly capitalized?
A) The patient was referred to the Cardiology Department.
B) The patient was referred to the cardiology department.
C) The Patient was referred to the Cardiology department.
D) The patient was referred to the cardiology Department.

27. The lab results were abnormal therefore the doctor ordered additional tests.
A) abnormal; therefore the doctor
B) abnormal, therefore, the doctor
C) abnormal; therefore, the doctor
D) abnormal therefore, the doctor

28. The following items are needed for wound care gauze tape and antiseptic.
A) wound care: gauze, tape, and antiseptic.
B) wound care; gauze, tape, and antiseptic.
C) wound care: gauze tape and antiseptic.
D) wound care, gauze tape and antiseptic.

29. The nurse wrote “Blood pressure 130/80 heart rate 72 and oxygen saturation 98%.”
A) wrote “Blood pressure 130/80, heart rate 72, and oxygen saturation 98%.”
B) wrote, “Blood pressure 130/80, heart rate 72 and oxygen saturation 98%.”
C) wrote, “Blood pressure 130/80, heart rate 72, and oxygen saturation 98%.”
D) wrote “Blood pressure 130/80 heart rate 72 and oxygen saturation 98%.”

30. After the surgery which lasted four hours the patient was moved to the recovery room.
A) surgery, which lasted four hours, the
B) surgery which lasted four hours the
C) surgery, which lasted four hours the
D) surgery which lasted four hours, the

31. The patients medication list includes Lisinopril Metformin and Atorvastatin.
A) patients medication list includes: Lisinopril, Metformin, and Atorvastatin.
B) patient’s medication list includes Lisinopril, Metformin, and Atorvastatin.
C) patients’ medication list includes: Lisinopril Metformin and Atorvastatin.
D) patient’s medication list includes Lisinopril, Metformin and Atorvastatin.

32. The head nurse asked “Who left the medication cart unlocked?”
A) asked “Who left
B) asked, “who left
C) asked “who left
D) asked, “Who left

33. Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
A) The Emergency Room nurse works every other weekend.
B) The emergency room Nurse works every other weekend.
C) The Emergency room nurse works every other weekend.
D) The emergency room nurse works every other weekend.

34. The doctors handwriting was illegible consequently the pharmacist had to call for clarification.
A) illegible; consequently the pharmacist
B) illegible, consequently, the pharmacist
C) illegible; consequently, the pharmacist
D) illegible consequently, the pharmacist

35. The patients fall risk assessment was completed however the bed alarm was not set.
A) completed, however the
B) completed; however, the
C) completed however, the
D) completed, however, the

36. The nurse reviewed the following vital signs temperature 98.6°F pulse 80 and respirations 18.
A) signs: temperature 98.6°F, pulse 80, and respirations 18.
B) signs; temperature 98.6°F, pulse 80 and respirations 18.
C) signs temperature 98.6°F, pulse 80, and respirations 18.
D) signs: temperature 98.6°F pulse 80 respirations 18.

37. Dr. Martinez a well respected cardiologist will lead the discussion.
A) Martinez a well-respected cardiologist will
B) Martinez, a well-respected cardiologist, will
C) Martinez a well respected cardiologist, will
D) Martinez, a well respected cardiologist will

38. The phlebotomist said “Please make a fist.”
A) said “Please make a fist.”
B) said, “please make a fist.”
C) said “please make a fist.”
D) said, “Please make a fist.”

39. Which title is capitalized correctly?
A) Doctor Jamila K. Wilson, Chief of Surgery
B) doctor Jamila K. Wilson, Chief of Surgery
C) Doctor Jamila K. Wilson, chief of surgery
D) Doctor jamila k. wilson, Chief of Surgery

40. Before administering the injection the nurse checked the patients identification band.
A) injection, the nurse checked the patients identification band.
B) injection the nurse checked the patient’s identification band.
C) injection, the nurse checked the patient’s identification band.
D) injection the nurse checked the patients’ identification band.

Questions 41–60: Grammar (Pronouns, Modifiers, Parallelism, Active/Passive Voice)

41. The nursing student gave her presentation to the clinical group, but ___ forgot the handouts.
A) she
B) they
C) he
D) it

42. When the patient called for assistance, the nurse responded immediately to ___ call light.
A) its
B) their
C) his
D) them

43. A person should always check ___ identification before administering medication.
A) their
B) his or her
C) its
D) our

44. The lab technician and the nurse finished ___ shifts and then attended the meeting.
A) his
B) her
C) their
D) its

45. Neither of the two patients has taken ___ medication yet.
A) his
B) their
C) our
D) its

46. Each of the students must bring ___ own stethoscope to the simulation lab.
A) their
B) its
C) his or her
D) our

47. The hospital hired Dr. Lee and ___ because of their expertise in infectious disease.
A) I
B) myself
C) me
D) mine

48. Between you and ___, this policy needs to be revised.
A) I
B) me
C) myself
D) we

49. The charge nurse assigned the new admission to the aide and ___.
A) I
B) myself
C) me
D) we

50. Walking into the patient’s room, the trash can was overflowing.
A) Walking into the patient’s room, the overflowing trash can was noticed.
B) Walking into the patient’s room, the nurse noticed the overflowing trash can.
C) Walking into the patient’s room, the trash can overflowed.
D) Walking into the patient’s room, it was seen that the trash can overflowed.

51. After checking the vitals, the report was written by the nurse. (Rewrite in active voice)
A) The report was written after checking the vitals.
B) After checking the vitals, the nurse wrote the report.
C) After the vitals were checked, the report was written.
D) The nurse wrote the report after the vitals were checked by her.

52. The medication error was reported immediately by the staff nurse. (Change to active voice)
A) The staff nurse immediately reported the medication error.
B) The medication error reported immediately by the staff nurse.
C) Immediately, the medication error was reported.
D) The staff nurse was reporting the medication error immediately.

53. The nursing student’s duties include changing bed linens, to answer call lights, and charting intake.
A) changing bed linens, answering call lights, and charting intake
B) changing bed linens, to answer call lights, and to chart intake
C) to change bed linens, answering call lights, and charting intake
D) changing bed linens, answer call lights, and to chart intake

54. The new protocol requires that a nurse verifies orders, administers medications correctly, and ___ appropriately.
A) documents
B) documenting
C) to document
D) document

55. The patient was told to take the medication with food, drink plenty of fluids, and that he should rest.
A) to drink plenty of fluids, and rest.
B) drink plenty of fluids, and to rest.
C) drink plenty of fluids, and rest.
D) drinking plenty of fluids, and resting.

56. Compared to the other patients, Mr. Brown’s recovery was faster.
A) Compared to the other patients, Mr. Brown recovered faster.
B) Compared to the other patients, the recovery of Mr. Brown was faster.
C) Compared to the other patients, faster recovery was seen in Mr. Brown.
D) Compared to the other patients, Mr. Brown’s recovery was more fast.

57. The doctor’s note was written in a hurry, causing many unclear abbreviations.
A) causing many abbreviations that were unclear.
B) and caused many unclear abbreviations.
C) which were causing many unclear abbreviations.
D) with many unclear abbreviations caused.

58. The patient’s diet consisted of low sodium foods, fresh vegetables, and she avoided processed sugar.
A) and she avoided processed sugar
B) and avoiding processed sugar
C) and low processed sugar
D) and limited processed sugar

59. To become a registered nurse, the prerequisites must be completed.
A) To become a registered nurse, one must complete the prerequisites.
B) To become a registered nurse, the completion of prerequisites is required.
C) To become a registered nurse, the prerequisites are required.
D) To become a registered nurse, you needing the prerequisites.

60. The surgeon explained the procedure to the patient, and then the consent form was signed.
A) and then the patient signed the consent form.
B) and then the consent form was signed by the patient.
C) and then signing the consent form.
D) and then the consent form signed.

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Questions 61–80: Vocabulary & Word Usage (Homophones, Commonly Confused Words, Context Clues)

61. The nurse noticed a change in the patient’s ___ status.
A) metal
B) medal
C) mettle
D) mental

62. The medication had an adverse ___ on the patient’s liver function.
A) affect
B) effect
C) impactive
D) affective

63. The doctor wanted to ___ the patient’s dose based on the latest lab results.
A) altar
B) alter
C) alder
D) alliter

64. The wound care nurse will ___ the dressing every shift.
A) assured
B) insured
C) ensured
D) unsured

65. The patient was ___ to the emergency department from a nursing home.
A) brought
B) bought
C) brung
D) bringed

66. The physician’s note stated the patient should remain ___ for 24 hours.
A) stationary
B) stationery
C) stationarey
D) stationery

67. The nursing student had to ___ her notes before the exam.
A) complement
B) compliment
C) complementary
D) supplementation

68. The lab report indicated the presence of ___ cells.
A) cancerous
B) cancerously
C) cancer
D) canderous

69. The patient’s condition is ___; she may be discharged tomorrow.
A) stable
B) stabile
C) stabled
D) stabling

70. The nurse asked the patient if he had any ___ pain.
A) chest
B) cheast
C) chested
D) chestal

71. The dietary aide ___ the meal tray on the bedside table.
A) set
B) sat
C) setted
D) sitted

72. The patient’s speech was ___ after the stroke.
A) slurred
B) slured
C) slurreded
D) slurring

73. The doctor advised the patient to ___ smoking.
A) cease
B) seize
C) seas
D) sees

74. The nurse provided ___ care to the terminally ill patient.
A) pallative
B) palliative
C) paliative
D) palliateve

75. The patient’s vital signs were ___ every four hours.
A) checked
B) chequed
C) checkt
D) cheque

76. The medication label was ___; the nurse could not read the dosage.
A) illegible
B) ineligible
C) unlegible
D) illegible

77. The elderly patient was at risk for ___ due to dehydration.
A) falls
B) fals
C) faws
D) faul

78. The nurse will ___ the patient’s family about the care plan.
A) counsel
B) council
C) consul
D) consol

79. The patient’s blood pressure reading was ___ high.
A) exceptional
B) exceptionally
C) except
D) acceptance

80. The surgical site showed signs of ___.
A) infection
B) infect
C) infected
D) infective

Questions 81–100: Sentence Structure, Fragments, Run-ons, and Clarity

81. Because the patient had a history of allergic reactions to penicillin.
A) This is a complete sentence.
B) This is a run-on sentence.
C) This is a sentence fragment.
D) This is a comma splice.

82. The nurse checked the IV site, it was red and swollen.
A) Correct as is.
B) Run-on sentence (comma splice).
C) Sentence fragment.
D) Correct punctuation.

83. The respiratory therapist administered the breathing treatment the patient’s oxygen saturation improved.
A) Correct as is.
B) Fragment.
C) Run-on sentence.
D) Comma splice.

84. Walking down the corridor to the radiology department.
A) Complete sentence.
B) Fragment.
C) Run-on sentence.
D) Compound sentence.

85. After the patient was discharged, the nurse completed the discharge summary.
A) Fragment.
B) Run-on.
C) Correct complex sentence.
D) Comma splice.

86. The night shift nurse documented the intake, the day shift nurse reviewed the chart.
A) Correct as is.
B) Fragment.
C) Run-on (comma splice).
D) Correct compound sentence.

87. The doctor ordered lab work, and the phlebotomist drew blood at 0600.
A) Fragment.
B) Run-on.
C) Correct compound sentence.
D) Comma splice.

88. Since the patient complained of chest pain, the nurse notified the charge nurse immediately.
A) Simple sentence.
B) Compound sentence.
C) Complex sentence.
D) Fragment.

89. The nursing assistant took the patient’s temperature it was 101.3°F orally.
A) Fragment
B) Correct sentence
C) Run-on (fused sentence)
D) Comma splice

90. The patient stated, “I do not want any visitors today.”
A) Fragment
B) Run-on
C) Correct sentence with quotation
D) Comma splice

91. To ensure patient safety before administering any medication.
A) Complete sentence
B) Fragment
C) Run-on
D) Compound sentence

92. The nurse reviewed the lab results, but the doctor had already seen them.
A) Simple sentence
B) Compound sentence
C) Complex sentence
D) Fragment

93. Although the patient was fatigued. The nurse encouraged him to ambulate.
A) Correct
B) First sentence is a fragment
C) Run-on sentence
D) Comma splice

94. The patient could not eat solid foods, therefore, the dietitian ordered a pureed diet.
A) Correct as is
B) Comma splice (needs semicolon before “therefore”)
C) Fragment
D) Correct with conjunctive adverb

95. The nurse administered the insulin injection carefully monitored the patient for hypoglycemia.
A) Correct
B) Fragment
C) Missing comma after “injection”
D) Missing “and” before “carefully”

96. The elderly patient who lives alone and takes multiple medications daily.
A) Complete sentence
B) Fragment
C) Run-on
D) Compound sentence

97. The discharge instructions were unclear, the patient called the clinic for clarification.
A) Correct compound sentence
B) Fragment
C) Run-on (comma splice)
D) Complex sentence

98. Before turning the patient, the nurse locked the bed brakes and raised the side rails.
A) Fragment
B) Run-on
C) Correct simple sentence with introductory phrase
D) Compound sentence

99. The surgeon finished the procedure the patient was transferred to the PACU.
A) Correct
B) Fragment
C) Run-on (fused sentence)
D) Comma splice

100. The nursing student practiced starting IVs on a mannequin, which helped build confidence.
A) Fragment
B) Run-on
C) Correct complex sentence
D) Simple sentence

Questions 1–100: Answers with short reasons

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1–20: Subject–Verb Agreement

1.      B) is — “group” is singular collective noun.

2.      C) are — verb agrees with nearest plural “doctors.”

3.      D) has — “each” is singular.

4.      A) suggest — plural subject “symptoms and results.”

5.      B) are — nearest subject “clerks” is plural.

6.      B) are — “several reasons” is plural.

7.      A) has — “team” is singular collective noun.

8.      B) needs — “every one” is singular.

9.      A) is — existence structure (“there is”).

10. B) are — “effects” is plural.

11. C) was — “as well as” doesn’t affect singular subject.

12. B) is — “neither” is singular.

13. A) is — “staff” is collective noun.

14. B) are — “a number of” = plural.

15. C) is — “number of” (singular meaning).

16. B) makes — “doctor” is main subject.

17. A) have — nearest subject “changes” plural.

18. B) are — inversion with plural subject.

19. A) is — “team” singular collective noun.

20. B) remains — singular subject “Myasthenia gravis.”

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21–40: Punctuation & Capitalization

21. A — correct comma-separated list.

22. A — possessive “nurses’” + correct comma before “but.”

23. B — comma before quotation.

24. B — correct possessive + commas.

25. C — capital letter inside quoted sentence.

26. B — only proper noun capitalized.

27. C — semicolon + comma after “therefore.”

28. A — colon introduces list.

29. C — correct comma placement inside quote.

30. A — commas around nonessential clause.

31. B — correct possessive + comma list.

32. D — comma before correct quoted question.

33. D — only common nouns lowercase.

34. C — semicolon + conjunctive adverb.

35. D — correct comma + “however” usage.

36. A — colon introduces list.

37. B — appositive commas correct.

38. D — comma + capital inside quote.

39. A — correct capitalization of title.

40. B — correct possessive form.

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41–60: Grammar

41. A (she) — refers to “nursing student.”

42. B (their) — modern singular neutral usage.

43. B (his or her) — formal singular pronoun.

44. C (their) — plural compound subject.

45. A (his) — “neither” is singular.

46. C (his or her) — each is singular.

47. C (me) — object of verb.

48. B (me) — idiomatic expression.

49. C (me) — object of verb.

50. B — correct sentence structure.

51. B — active voice correct.

52. A — correct active voice.

53. A — parallel structure correct.

54. D (document) — parallel verb form.

55. C — parallel structure correct.

56. A — clear active voice.

57. A — correct modifier structure.

58. A — correct parallel list.

59. A — clear active structure.

60. A — correct sentence completion.

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61–80: Vocabulary

61. D (mental) — relates to mind.

62. B (effect) — noun result.

63. B (alter) — means change.

64. C (ensure) — make sure.

65. A (brought) — correct past tense.

66. A (stationary) — not moving.

67. A (complement) — complete notes.

68. A (cancerous) — adjective form.

69. A (stable) — medically stable.

70. A (chest) — correct adjective use.

71. A (set) — correct verb.

72. A (slurred) — correct past participle.

73. A (cease) — stop smoking.

74. B (palliative) — end-of-life care.

75. A (checked) — correct passive verb.

76. A (illegible) — cannot be read.

77. A (falls) — risk of falling.

78. A (counsel) — advise family.

79. B (exceptionally) — adverb modifying “high.”

80. A (infection) — noun form.

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81–100: Sentence Structure

81. C — fragment (dependent clause).

82. B — comma splice.

83. C — run-on sentence.

84. B — fragment (no verb).

85. C — correct complex sentence.

86. C — comma splice.

87. C — correct compound sentence.

88. C — complex sentence.

89. C — fused sentence.

90. C — correct quotation sentence.

91. B — fragment.

92. B — compound sentence.

93. B — first is fragment.

94. B — comma splice.

95. D — missing “and.”

96. B — fragment.

97. C — comma splice.

98. C — correct simple sentence.

99. C — fused sentence.

100.                     C — correct complex sentence.