TEAS English Diagnostic Practice Test

Dave and Julie had to work late so that they would finish their project on time.

If the sentence was rewritten to begin with “Tomorrow night,” the next words would be

Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence.

The child has always been afraid of __________ to the dentist.

If your payment is not received within the next two weeks, you will be assessed a late fee.

Which is the best way to revise this sentence?

Ashlee’s son, for which my friends bought gifts, is having a graduation party

Which is the best way to revise this sentence?

Whether to fire an employee is one of managements hardest decisions.

Which revision should be made to this sentence?

Our training helps you find a job in a wide range of industries, including nursing information technology, and criminal justice.

Which revision should be made to this sentence?

Most students at Hudson University enjoy their Chemistry class.

Which revision should be made to this sentence?

Read the passage and answer the question

To: Shawn Organ
From: Christine DelGandio
Subject: Request for additional headcount (accounts payable)

(Paragraph A)
(1) As we’ve discussed before, the amount of overtime in the accounting department continues to be over budget. (2) A new accounts payable clerk would greatly increase efficiency. (3) I believe that the excessive hours are negatively impacting productivity and employee morale. (4) After analyzing the situation for the past three months, I am recommending that we create a new headcount for an accounts payable clerk. (5) The long work hours seems to have created a hostile work environment. (6) There is little time for personal support and tempers are extremely short. (7) The accounting team no longer has an optimistic and positive view of their work or the company.

(Paragraph B)
(8) To make our commitments, the team spends an extraordinary amount of time performing manual data entry. (9) This works leaves very little time left for problem solving or creative brainstorming. (10) In my opinion, the company is not being helped by ignoring the creative talents of the team members.

(Paragraph C)
(11) I have attached a report for the last three months that details the hours worked, project statuses, and the costs. (12) Based on this data, I have projected how the costs will decrease with the addition of an accounts payable clerk. (13) The fully loaded costs of an accounts payable clerk is much less than the current overtime costs. (14) Can we discuss this position next week? (15) Please let me know if you have any questions.

Which revision should be made to the placement of sentence 2?

Read the passage and answer the question

To: Shawn Organ
From: Christine DelGandio
Subject: Request for additional headcount (accounts payable)

(Paragraph A)
(1) As we’ve discussed before, the amount of overtime in the accounting department continues to be over budget. (2) A new accounts payable clerk would greatly increase efficiency. (3) I believe that the excessive hours are negatively impacting productivity and employee morale. (4) After analyzing the situation for the past three months, I am recommending that we create a new headcount for an accounts payable clerk. (5) The long work hours seems to have created a hostile work environment. (6) There is little time for personal support and tempers are extremely short. (7) The accounting team no longer has an optimistic and positive view of their work or the company.

(Paragraph B)
(8) To make our commitments, the team spends an extraordinary amount of time performing manual data entry. (9) This works leaves very little time left for problem solving or creative brainstorming. (10) In my opinion, the company is not being helped by ignoring the creative talents of the team members.

(Paragraph C)
(11) I have attached a report for the last three months that details the hours worked, project statuses, and the costs. (12) Based on this data, I have projected how the costs will decrease with the addition of an accounts payable clerk. (13) The fully loaded costs of an accounts payable clerk is much less than the current overtime costs. (14) Can we discuss this position next week? (15) Please let me know if you have any questions.

Which sentence would be most effective if placed at the beginning of paragraph B?

Read the passage and answer the question

To: Shawn Organ
From: Christine DelGandio
Subject: Request for additional headcount (accounts payable)

(Paragraph A)
(1) As we’ve discussed before, the amount of overtime in the accounting department continues to be over budget. (2) A new accounts payable clerk would greatly increase efficiency. (3) I believe that the excessive hours are negatively impacting productivity and employee morale. (4) After analyzing the situation for the past three months, I am recommending that we create a new headcount for an accounts payable clerk. (5) The long work hours seems to have created a hostile work environment. (6) There is little time for personal support and tempers are extremely short. (7) The accounting team no longer has an optimistic and positive view of their work or the company.

(Paragraph B)
(8) To make our commitments, the team spends an extraordinary amount of time performing manual data entry. (9) This works leaves very little time left for problem solving or creative brainstorming. (10) In my opinion, the company is not being helped by ignoring the creative talents of the team members.

(Paragraph C)
(11) I have attached a report for the last three months that details the hours worked, project statuses, and the costs. (12) Based on this data, I have projected how the costs will decrease with the addition of an accounts payable clerk. (13) The fully loaded costs of an accounts payable clerk is much less than the current overtime costs. (14) Can we discuss this position next week? (15) Please let me know if you have any questions.

What revision should be made to the placement of sentence 12?

Ravens appear to behave ——-, actively helping one another to find food.

Despite our best efforts to protect the environment and keep it safe, until the problems of pollution are ____, the future of our environment seems, at best, ____.

Please answer the following question:

Michelle sought ———– from her new peers who she wanted to like her on the first day of high school, but instead she found herself quietly —————– for the familiarity and warmth of middle school.

The model of ___, he displayed impeccable manners and excellent taste.

Please answer the following question:

Nearly half of the entire student body traveled to New Orleans to rebuild communities and construct homes from scratch; other members of the student body worked on a more finite project by restoring —————– homes in the urban district that were

The detectives believed that the fingerprints on the glass was ______ evidence; it definitely placed the defendant at the scene of the crime.

Known for his loquacious speech style, Robert typically delivered ———— speeches that often used five words for concepts that could be expressed in two words.

Carl had a reputation for being a ____ because he fearlessly skied down the steepest trail.

Knowledgeable dog owners recommend obtaining a purebred dog from a ____ breeder, one who is _____ and respected by customers and breeders alike.

Architects define a physical structure as a set of materials arranged in such a way that these materials can ——- the downward pull of gravity.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has a clear ___ mission to assist less fortunate people suffering from health and education problems.

Business letters are largely ——-, conveying unadorned information in a clear and concise manner.

The videos of bleeding children and weeping mothers _______ the American citizens to the point of contacting legislators and urging for an end to the revolting war overseas.

The exterminators ——- increased the fire ant population by using a pesticide that killed a natural predator of the species.

Please answer the following question:

The sailors had _______ charted the seas with detailed maps and planned for all possible mishaps; nevertheless, when the storm beat down on their ship _______ with hail and vigorous wind, there was no defense.

During her interview with local students, the dignitary exchanged her ——- public manner for a friendlier, less pretentious one.

Please answer the following question:

The two _______ political parties in the United States are the Republicans and the Democrats; most of the political decisions and events are controlled by politicians that belong to these parties.

The ——- of Sandra Cisneros’ works, which have sold many thousands of copies, is reflected in her ——- readership.

Much work was needed to determine the distances between the atoms, the angles between the chemical bonds, and other ——- features.

The collection of animals in the laboratory was a virtual ——- that included sea urchins, mice, dogs, monkeys, and chimpanzees.