ELU.

Absence This is correct. Ab- as a prefix means away, so absent is the adjective that describes someone who is away from a certain place. Replacing the -t in absent with -ce creates the noun form absence (the state/condition of being away from a place). This principle applies to other words like different and difference. Absense is wrong. it is not a correctly spelled word. It should be spelled “absence”. Absents is wrong. absent is an adjective and cannot be made plural by adding an -s. Abcense is wrong. -cense (as in the word incense) has to do with smells. So, abcense would mean away from scents.

Replace principle with principal Correct. a principle is an idea or rule. In this case, the principal (meaning “the most important”) is a person. Replace debating with debateing. Incorrect. the final -e rule states, “Drop the final e when adding a suffix that starts with a vowel”. Replace whether with weather. Incorrect. whether is a conjunction implying some type of choice, while weather has to do with climate and atmospheric conditions. Replace further with farther. Incorrect. further means “in addition”, whereas farther has to do with distance.

We will be studying three sources of electrical power: solar, wind, and tidal energy When adding a list that gives the details of a claim in the sentence, use a colon. The colon must follow an independent clause. In other words, the part in front of the colon should be able to stand on its own as a sentence. “Will study/will be studying” are both grammatically correct and do not affect the solution. We will study three sources of electrical power that are: solar, wind, and tidal energy is wrong. the part of the sentence in front of the colon cannot stand on its own. “That are” leaves the sentence with an incomplete idea. We will study three sources of electrical power; solar, wind, and tidal energy is wrong. a semicolon needs to divide two independent clauses, and the portion following the semicolon has no verb. We will be studying three sources of electrical power, solar, wind, and tidal energy is wrong. a comma turns “electrical power” into one item of a list of nouns joined by “and.” The sentence implies that “we” will be studying three sources of electrical power, three sources of solar, three sources of wind, and three sources of tidal energy.

around here? is Since the speaker is asking a question, this sentence needs a question mark. around here. is incorrect. the sentence is asking a question and not making a statement. around here is incorrect. every sentence must have end punctuation. around here. is incorrect. the speaker is not yelling or exclaiming.

soft, fluffy biscuits Correct. a comma separates the two coordinating adjectives. soft fluffy biscuits is incorrect. a comma is needed to separate the coordinating adjectives. soft fluffy, biscuits is incorrect. the comma between the adjective fluffy and the noun biscuits should be eliminated. soft and fluffy biscuits is grammatically acceptable (coordinating adjectives can be joined with "and"), but the best answer for TEAS purposes is "soft, fluffy biscuits" because a comma between coordinate adjectives is the standard convention being tested.

sister, a single mother of two is right. the information inside of the commas is nonessential to the meaning of the sentence. It is simply extra information for the reader. sister: a single mother of two is wrong. a colon is used to elaborate, but the rest of the sentence is essential information and does not make sense as a simple elaboration. Additionally, information before a colon should be an independent clause. sister. A single mother of two, is wrong. the way the period separates this into two sentences does not make sense grammatically as it is incomplete. sister a single mother of two is wrong. it causes a run-on sentence and is grammatically in

First, please The comma after our introductory word is grammatically correct as it sets off our introductory adverb from the rest of the sentence. First please is incorrect. This answer choice does not have any punctuation and, thus, does not differentiate the introductory adverb first from the rest of the sentence. First: please is incorrect. This answer choice has a colon after our introductory adverb. A colon is meant to set apart two independent clauses, usually in a definition or informative format. First; please is incorrect. This answer choice features a semicolon after our introductory adverb. Semicolons are used to separate independent clauses in a sentence as is not the case here.

To prepare the entree, the chef mixed olive oil, chicken, and vegetables. This answer is right. commas must separate the three ingredients being mixed. To prepare the entree, the chef, mixed olive oil chicken and vegetables. This is incorrect because there are no commas to separate the items being listed. To prepare the entree, the chef mixed, olive, oil chicken and vegetables. This is incorrect because there should not be a comma separating the verb ‘mixed’ and the adjective ‘olive’. Additionally, there should not be a comma separating the adjective ‘olive’ and the noun ‘oil’. To prepare the entree, the chef mixed olive oil chicken, and vegetables. This is incorrect because there should be an additional comma placed between the nouns ‘oil’ and ‘chicken’.

car, Michelle Correct. it separates the dependent clause from the independent clause with a comma, creating the correct structure. car Michelle is wrong. it combines the two clauses without any punctuation, which creates a run-on sentence. car. Michelle is wrong. it puts the first dependent clause as its own sentence, creating a sentence fragment or incomplete sentence. car; Michelle is wrong. it places a semicolon in between the two clauses, and semicolons are only used for two independent clauses with no linking or transition word.

left the packages on our doorstep Correct. the predicate begins with a verb and demonstrates proper structure. and left the packages on our doorstep is incorrect. the conjunction “and” is not needed in the sentence. the packages on our doorstep is incorrect. this predicate is lacking a verb. left the packages: on our doorstep is incorrect. a colon is used incorrectly.

She purchased a perfectly-fitted dress from her favorite store. Correct. the modifier perfectly-fitted comes right before the noun it is modifying. From her favorite store, she purchased a dress that fit perfectly is incorrect. the modifier “from her favorite store” is not meant to modify “she”. A perfect fit, she purchased a dress from her favorite store is incorrect. “a perfect fit” is not meant to modify “she”. She purchased a dress from her favorite store that fit perfectly is incorrect. “that fit perfectly” is not meant to modify “store”.

has Correct. the subject is “head” (singular) not Pediatrics, and it is in the present tense. will have is wrong. it is in the future tense and there is nothing to suggest this prediction can accurately be made. have is wrong. it is a plural verb and the subject is singular. has had is wrong. it is present perfect tense, which indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present or has present relevance. This is an ongoing action and, as such, should be in the present tense.

Nostalgic is A nostalgic tone expresses a sentimental yearning for a return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition. Indignant is incorrect. An indignant tone expresses anger, especially when the writer is angered by something unjust or unworthy. Regretful is incorrect. A regretful tone expresses a feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over an occurrence or something that one has done or failed to do. Objective is incorrect. An objective tone is factual and uninfluenced by emotion or personal prejudice, thus allowing readers to form their own opinions.

Nevertheless, climate change and land degradation will render all of Ivanov’s efforts useless. Correct. the overall tone is objective, whereas this sentence uses a pessimistic tone that doesn’t appear in the rest of the text. Living in one of the warmest countries on Earth poses many challenges, as its inhabitants need not only to find inventive ways to stay cool, but they also require innovative strategies that allow them to grow their own food. Since 1985, Dmitry Ivanov has been researching hydroponic farming systems, a way to grow crops directly in nutrient-rich water. Among its many advantages, Dmitry remarks on the fact that hydroponics offers a decrease in water usage in agriculture: to grow 1 kilogram of tomatoes using intensive farming methods requires 400 liters of water, whereas hydroponic methods need only 70 liters. These answer choices are incorrect because they have an objective tone, as does the rest of the text.

Poetry Correct. the writing is formatted in stanzas, complete sentences are not used, and rhyming is incorporated at the end of each line. Fictional story is wrong. there are no characters or plot presented in the writing. Book review is wrong. a book title and opinion about a book are not provided within the text. Letter is wrong. the text lacks a greeting, signature, and message.

Parents Correct. the passage informs us about the importance of preparation for summer heat, and the final sentence specifically refers to families. Business owners is incorrect. the passage does not address any business topics. Engineers is incorrect. the passage directs families on how to be prepared for summer heat, which is not specific to engineers. Teachers is incorrect. the final sentence mentions families, and a teacher would not be the best applicant for the mentioned scenario.

Stage play This is correct. In stage plays, characters’ names are centered and capitalized. Scientific journal is incorrect. Scientific writing must be clear, concise, accurate, and objective. A journal article may include original research, re-analyses of research, reviews of literature in a specific area, proposals of new but untested theories, or opinion pieces. Poetry anthology is incorrect. Instead of paragraphs, poems are written in stanzas, groups of lines that contain a central idea. Business memo is incorrect. Business memos convey needed information (and thus need to be straightforward) and must include a To line, a From line, a Date line, a Subject line, and the actual body of the message.

You should probably feed your horse Correct. the tone and language is informal, but the rest of the paragraph represents a formal, technical language. Though it is time-consuming, caring for and training a horse early on can have significant benefits for both the horse and owner is incorrect. the vocabulary and tone remain professional and technical along with the rest of the paragraph. In order to keep horses as domesticated animals, proper care and training are necessities from the beginning is incorrect. the vocabulary and tone remain professional and technical along with the rest of the paragraph. A newborn horse, or foal, will often be hesitant to interact with humans is incorrect. the vocabulary and tone remain professional and technical along with the rest of the paragraph.

On the contrary, some people believe that life forms exist on other planets. Correct. it begins with the transition phrase, “on the contrary”, which signals a change in the direction of the discussion. Ultimately, no one is certain whether or not life exists elsewhere. Incorrect. the use of the word “ultimately” suggests that it is a concluding sentence. Have you ever considered the possibility of life on other planets? Incorrect. a question would best serve as a thought-provoking topic or closing sentence. Scientists previously identified what appeared to be tracks on the moon. Incorrect. it is a detail that supports a main idea.

Brainstorming It is right. thoughts must be put on paper before we can organize them into a written piece of work. The writing process is as follows: 1. Brainstorming/Plan/Outline, The thinking we do before we begin a piece of writing, which can include creating a plan or outline for your piece of writing. 2. Draft/Write, Our first attempt at writing or our first version of our piece of writing 3. Revise/Proofread, Read your draft and make organizational, wording, or grammatical changes to our piece of writing to make it stronger 4. Cite Sources, Giving credit to sources that we used within our piece of writing 5. Publish, Putting our finished piece out for everyone to see Proofreading is wrong. it is one of the last steps in the process. Publishing is wrong. it is the final step of the writing process. Writing is wrong. the actual writing comes after we have thoroughly planned and organized.

The most common type of bird seen in this area is the Red-Bellied Woodpecker. Correct. it provides specific information regarding the topic, i.e. birds along the east coast. The eastern coast of the United States is home to over 1,000 species of birds. Incorrect. it would most likely act as a topic sentence. If you travel along the east coast, chances are that you’ll spot several flying friends along the way. Incorrect. it would best serve to introduce the topic. Not only do people come to watch the birds, but they also photograph the birds they see. Incorrect. it would best serve as a transition sentence, leading to more details about photographing birds.

Against Correct. the context clue “fight” indicates that “anti-” means “against”. With is wrong. it is an antonym (opposite) of anti-. After is wrong. it does not fit the sentence. For is wrong. it is an antonym of anti-.

Intestinal Correct. “-al” changes intestines (noun) to intestinal (adjective), which means “relating to the intestines.” Phalanges is incorrect. the “-s” makes “phalange” plural. Examined is incorrect. the “-ed” makes “exam” past tense. Ovaries is incorrect. the “-es” makes “ovary” plural. (Change the “y” to an “i”).

Having to do with pain Correct. “-algia” means “having to do with pain.” For example, “fibromyalgia” means “having to do with muscle pain.” Having to do with plants is incorrect. The suffix “-algia” just looks like the word “algae” so it’s in Spreading rapidly is incorrect. There is no suffix with this meaning. Rather there is a prefix with this meaning. A person who treats pain is incorrect. This meaning is usually indicated by “-ist,” “-ar/-er/-or,” “-ant,” or ”-ian.”

Subject to a force of influence Bryan “not having a backbone” would make it difficult for him to resist peer pressure. Therefore, subject to a force of influence would be the best definition. Resistant to a force or influence is incorrect. Bryan’s lack of a backbone implies that he is not resistant to influence. To be aware of is incorrect. having a backbone refers to someone’s ability to stand up to a force, not their awareness of the force. Shielded or protected from is incorrect. lack of backbone would open one up to peer pressure rather than protecting from it.