ATI TEAS Version 7-English and Language Usage

Which of the following is a step in the proofreading process?

An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses a sudden or strong emotion or feeling. In this case, "ouch" is used to express pain or discomfort, which is a sudden sensation, and is not grammatically connected to the rest of the sentence. Therefore, "ouch" is an interjection.

The concluding sentence of a paragraph serves to sum up the main idea or point that has been discussed in the paragraph. It provides closure to the paragraph and helps transition to the next one. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

The ureter is a large tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder. The other options are small (microscopic) parts of the kidney that help filter blood.

The passage is written in a narrative style with a mix of description and events. It mentions a specific character (Lydia) and introduces a setting and an upcoming event (Halloween costume contest). This style and content suggest that it is likely a short story.

The language convention violated in the sentence is pronoun-antecedent agreement. The pronoun "you" does not agree in number with its antecedent "a person." It should either be "he or she" or "they" to agree with the singular or plural antecedent.

The sentence " There were buffalo in every western territory of the United States as of 1860." requires citation because it presents a claim or fact that is not common knowledge and needs to be supported by a source

In the given sentence, "the class" is a singular noun and requires a singular possessive pronoun. "Its" is the correct form of the possessive pronoun "it" to use with a singular noun, as opposed to "it's," which is a contraction of "it is" and would not be appropriate in this context. "They're" is a contraction of "they are" and would not be appropriate because "class" is singular, not plural.

Option B is the correct sentence, which reads "The building's height was exceeded by its width." This sentence employs standard English spelling, where "exceeded" is spelled correctly, and the apostrophe in "it's" is incorrect, as it should be "its" without an apostrophe.

Option A is correctly punctuated. It uses the possessive form "student's" to indicate that the friend belongs to the working student.

The possessive apostrophe is placed after "student" and before the "s" to indicate that the friend is singular and not plural.

The given sentences present a logical sequence of events, starting with the dog and owner being asleep in their home, followed bythe intruder breaking into the house, the dog biting the intruder who was attacking the owner, and finally, the statement about the dog being a man's best friend.

This order creates a clear and coherent story.