Original ATI TEAS english & language usage practice with written answers. Try the free samples below. On the real exam the English & Language Usage section has 37 questions.
English & Language Usage checks the conventions of standard written English: grammar and parts of speech, subject-verb and pronoun agreement, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and choosing the precise word for a context. The questions are practical — you are shown a sentence and asked to pick the correct version or spot the error — so recognising clean, standard English is the goal.
1. Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.
A. The list of supplies are on the counter.B. The list of supplies were on the counter.C. The list of supplies is on the counter.D. The list of supplies have been on the counter.Answer: C. The subject is 'list' (singular); 'of supplies' is a prepositional phrase that does not change the verb. The singular verb 'is' agrees with 'list.'
2. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. After the exam we celebrated, with pizza and music.B. After the exam we celebrated with pizza, and music.C. After, the exam we celebrated with pizza and music.D. After the exam, we celebrated with pizza and music.Answer: D. A comma follows the introductory phrase 'After the exam,' and no other comma is needed. The other options misplace the comma.
3. Choose the sentence that uses the correct pronoun.
A. The instructor gave the assignment to Jordan and me.B. The instructor gave the assignment to Jordan and I.C. The instructor gave the assignment to I and Jordan.D. The instructor gave the assignment to myself and Jordan.Answer: A. As the object of the preposition 'to,' the objective pronoun 'me' is correct. Testing each pronoun alone ('to me') confirms it.
4. Choose the sentence that uses the correct word.
A. The new policy will effect every department.B. The new policy will affect every department.C. The new policy will have an affect on every department.D. The new policy will effected every department.Answer: B. 'Affect' is usually the verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is usually the noun meaning a result. The policy will 'affect' (influence) the departments.
5. Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
A. We visited the Pacific ocean last Summer.B. We visited the pacific Ocean last summer.C. We visited the Pacific Ocean last summer.D. we visited the Pacific Ocean last Summer.Answer: C. 'Pacific Ocean' is a proper noun and is capitalized; the season 'summer' is not capitalized unless it begins a sentence.
Yes. These sample English & Language Usage questions are free with full explanations, and there is no sign-up. On the real ATI TEAS 7 the English & Language Usage section has 37 questions.
English & Language Usage checks the conventions of standard written English: grammar and parts of speech, subject-verb and pronoun agreement, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling, and choosing the precise word for a context. The questions are practical — you are shown a sentence and asked to pick the correct version or spot the error — so recognising clean, standard English is the goal.