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.