ATI TEAS Version 7. English & Language Usage. July 2026

Question 1

ATI TEAS Version 7. English & Language Usage. July 2026. Which of the following is the meaning of the word “intrapersonal”?

• Within oneself
• Between two people
• For an audience
• Among a group

Question 2

Which of the following sentences is written in future tense?

• I make plans to go to the doctor since I got my health insurance sorted out.
• In the summer, I will read every novel on the Booker short list.
• Thinking about your future self is a great way to not get stuck in the moment.
• I read every novel that she has ever written, hoping to write just as well someday.

Question 3

In the word “circumnavigation,” the Latin prefix “circum” means to move in which of the following directions?

• Forward
• Around
• Up
• Sideways

Question 4

Which of the following sentences indicates that a citation is derived from a reliable source?

• It has undergone the peer review process.
• It offers an alternative to mainstream media outlets.
• It was published in the United States.
• It was provided by a well-known search engine. ATI TEAS Version 7. English & Language Usage. July 2026

Question 5

Which of the following is a correct plural spelling?

• Calvs
• Calves ATI TEAS Version 7. English & Language Usage. July 2026.
• Calfs
• Calf

Question 6

Which of the following words means “the study of arachnids”?

• Arachnidism
• Arachnoiditis
• Arachnophobia
• Arachnology

Question 7

Which of the following options best demonstrates sentence fluency?

• The city looked beautiful in that it was lit by the sun while I was walking down the street.
• Walking down the street, I noticed how beautiful the city looked in the sunshine.
• Walking down the street in the sunshine, the beauty of the city was noticeable.
• The city looked beautiful as I was walking, lit by the sun, down the street.

Question 8

Which of the following options is spelled correctly?

• Consience
• Consceince
• Conscience
• Concience

Question 9

Using knowledge of root words, which of the following is a synonym for inconspicuous?

• Conspiring
• Subtle
• Despicable
• Suspicious

Question 10

In which of the following places can you find the thesis statement of an essay?

• Conclusion
• Reference
• Introduction
• Body

Question 11

Which of the following sentences best serves as the topic sentence for an organized paragraph?

• For instance, planting cover crops, practicing no-till farming, and creating buffer zones can all help reduce erosion.
• Furthermore, erosion can lead to sedimentation in waterways, affecting aquatic ecosystems.
• This process can significantly affect the productivity of farmland and lead to adverse environmental consequences.
• Soil erosion is a growing concern in many parts of the world, particularly those with intense agricultural activity.

Question 12

Which of the following sentences would be a conclusion sentence in an article about climate science?

• The discovery of the new micro-organism mid-journey was made possible only with cutting-edge technology and specialized equipment.
• Led by seasoned polar researchers from the University of California Los Angeles, the team faced hazardous terrain and extreme weather in the beautiful but dangerous, Antarctic wilderness.
• The expedition embarked early in April to arrive by mid-summer when the glaciers were most accessible.
• Their findings not only add to the base of scientific knowledge about artic regions but also highlight the consequences and importance of preserving the ice in Antarctica.

Question 13

Which of the following spellings is correct?

• Accamodate
• Acomodate
• Accamdate ATI TEAS Version 7. English & Language Usage. July 2026
• Accommodate

Question 14

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

• When I was young and loved going for runs in the park.
• Walking with a limp as a result of the thorn.
• I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.
• Running through the park before breakfast.

Question 15

Proponents of organic gardening support natural fertilizers. For example, natural fertilizers include various forms of manure, bone meal, and decaying organic matter. Non-organic fertilizers include chemicals, concoctions that are made in a factory, to support plant growth. Conversely, there are non-organic forms of fertilization. While often natural fertilizers are from the earth, they are not as fast acting as non-organic fertilizers.

Which of the following revisions makes this paragraph well organized?

• Move sentence 3 after sentence 4.
• Move sentence 4 before sentence 1.
• Move sentence 3 after sentence 1.
• Move sentence 5 before sentence 2.

Question 16

Which one of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?

• Drivers in our state are confused by the outdated driving law.
• Adequate lighting is important for anyone who is studying or reading.
• My brother had an old truck that sat by the garage that needed paint.
• The contented puppy sat by the sleeping young child.

Question 17

Which of the following sentences contains informal, rather than formal language?

• The new program accumulates the data at the end of the month.
• Bright colors appear to capture the attention of children.
• The lead engineer found out the cause of a lot of the problems.
• The article examined the history of the women’s movement.

Question 18

Which of the following is a concise, arguable claim that presents the central argument of an academic paper?

• Final draft
• Thesis statement
• Rough outline
• Supporting paragraph

Question 19

Which of the following words has a prefix that means “beyond”?

• Hypodermic
• Abiotic
• Extraterrestrial
• Pandemic

Question 20

In which of the following sentences is the word “dough” used as a slang term?

• She mixed the two colors of putty to create a firm, evenly colored dough.
• Working part time at a pizzeria allowed Juan to make a little extra dough.
• The mixer spun wildly, flinging gobs of dough willy-nilly throughout the kitchen.
• Knead the mixture by hand until a rough, shaggy dough is formed.

Question 21

Which of the following paragraphs is grammatically correct?

• Bats are the only mammals that are capable of flying so some people mistake them for birds. The wings of bats are much thinner and more delicate than those of birds, ripping easily. however, the tissue of the bat’s membrane is able to regrow, such that small tears can heal quickly.
• Bats are the only mammals that are capable of flying, so some people mistake them for birds. The wings of bats are much thinner and more delicate than those of birds, ripping easily; however, the tissue of the bat’s membrane is able to regrow, such that small tears can heal quickly.
• Bats are the only mammals that are capable of flying, so some people mistake them for birds. The wings of bats are much thinner and more delicate than those of birds, ripping easily, however, the tissue of the bat’s membrane is able to regrow, such that small tears can heal quickly.
• Bats are the only mammals that are capable of flying, so some people mistake them for birds. The wings of bats are much thinner and more delicate than those of birds, ripping easily; however, the tissue of the bat’s membrane is able to regrow, such that small tears can heal quickly. (Note: Choices 2 and 4 are identical in the source text; both represent the grammatically correct option using the correct semicolon and lowercase “however” pattern).

Question 22

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

• The teacher, is originally from Chicago Illinois, however they consider San Diego, California, to be their hometown.
• The teacher, is originally from Chicago, Illinois; however, they consider San Diego California, to be their hometown.
• The teacher is originally from Chicago, Illinois, however, they consider San Diego, California, to be their hometown. ATI TEAS Version 7. English & Language Usage. July 2026.
• The teacher is originally from Chicago, Illinois; however, they consider San Diego, California, to be their hometown.

Question 23

Which of the following sentences is an example of second-person narrative voice?

• “He was lost in a labyrinth of lies and deceptions…”
• I became lost in a labyrinth of lies and deceptions.
• You became lost in a labyrinth of lies and deceptions.
• It was a labyrinth of lies and deceptions in which she was lost.

Question 24

Which of the following is correctly punctuated?

• Jamal graduated from university on May 5, 2024. While his husband and family cheered loudly for his accomplishments.
• Jamal graduated from university on May 5, 2024, while his husband and family cheered loudly for his accomplishments.
• Jamal graduated from university on May 5, 2024; while his husband and family cheered loudly for his accomplishments.
• Jamal graduated from university on May 5, 2024 while his husband and family cheered loudly for his accomplishments ATI TEAS Version 7. English & Language Usage. July 2026

Question 25

Which of the following words best describes formal writing?

• Professional
• Casual
• Passionate
• Spontaneous

Question 26

The Lower Salt River, an area in Arizona that’s home to an abundance of wildlife, is at risk. To preserve this essential habitat and the wildlife that relies on this water source, residents must stop littering. Nesting bald eagles, herons, and egrets, as well as bobcats, coyotes, and wild horses, all rely on this water source. Human activity—tubing, fishing, and kayaking—at the river is inevitable, but dangerous and polluting litter is not.

Which of the following sentences should conclude the paragraph?

• Nesting bald eagles, herons, and egrets, as well as bobcats, coyotes, and wild horses, all rely on this water source.
• To preserve this essential habitat and the wildlife that relies on this water source, residents must stop littering.
• Human activity—tubing, fishing, and kayaking—at the river is inevitable, but dangerous and polluting litter is not.
• The Lower Salt River, an area in Arizona that’s home to an abundance of wildlife, is at risk.

Question 27

Because there were no ________ available, we took a taxi to the new ________ restaurant in town.

Which of the following pairs of words correctly fill in the blanks in the sentence?

• bussies, spaghetti
• buses, spahgetti
• buses, spaghetti
• busses, spaghetti

Question 28

At which of the following stages of the writing process should a writer create an outline?

• Drafting
• Revising
• Publishing
• Editing (Note: If this question evaluates a pre-writing step, outlining traditionally happens during “Pre-writing”. Given the provided options, “Editing” or “Drafting” are sometimes selected in specific curriculum contexts, but Pre-writing is the most universally accurate stage).

Question 29

Which of the following words uses a prefix that denotes level of activity well beyond the usual or expected?

• Hyperactive
• Inactive
• Interactive
• Reactive

Question 30

Which of the following sentences correctly follows the rules of capitalization?

• Even though he moved to New York, he was born in a Western town. ATI TEAS Version 7. English & Language Usage. July 2026.
• I plan to enroll in College next year.
• The Geography students took a class trip to the Rocky Mountains.
• The A1 Plumbing Board of Directors gave every employee a raise.

Question 31

Ever since childhood, Nelson had enjoyed his family’s annual trip to the Carolina coast. This year, however, the vacation would be a short one. Nelson was starting a new job that same week; then again, he would have to leave the beach early. Moreover, the airport was a good three hours from the coast, so he would lose another half a day simply catching his flight home. Nonetheless, Nelson resolved to try and enjoy himself over the next four days.

As used in the above paragraph, which of the following transition words or phrases is used incorrectly and should be replaced?

• Replace “however” with “therefore”
• Replace “moreover” with “on the other hand”
• Replace “then again” with “consequently”
• Replace “nonetheless” with “thus”

Question 32

Extending their arms over the left-field wall, the baseball plummeted toward the fan, and they caught it cleanly on the fly before displaying the home run ball for all to see.

Which of the following phrases is misplaced in the sentence above? ATI TEAS Version 7. English & Language Usage. July 2026

• before displaying the home run ball for all to see
• on the fly
• toward the fan
• Extending their arms over the left-field wall

Question 33

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

• According to doctors twenty minutes of meditation practiced twice per day, will result in less stress, better moods, and an elevated immune response.
• According to doctors, twenty minutes of meditation, practiced twice per day, will result, in less stress, better moods, and an elevated immune response.
• According to doctors, twenty minutes of meditation practiced twice per day will result in less stress, better moods, and an elevated immune response.
• According to doctors twenty minutes of meditation practiced twice per day will result in less stress better moods, and an elevated immune response.

Question 34

Change in shift policy for supervisors. Dear Supervisors: As you know, the holidays are a challenging time for scheduling, and supervisory roles are no exception. In the past, we have tried to offer flexibility by letting supervisors decide among themselves how to allocate shifts during the five major winter holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Needless to say, these are days that nobody especially cares to work, and we would surely all rather be with our families. Last year, however, the trouble with this policy became evident when only one supervisor was able to cover an extended emergency absence and had to work three consecutive days on Christmas week. Going forward, we will require that supervisors commit to two 8-hour shifts over the course of these five holidays. We will also request that each supervisor sign up to be “on call” for one of the remaining days so that no one is forced to work a double shift to cover an emergency absence.

Which of the following changes would most improve the paragraph above?

• Eliminate the fourth sentence: “Last year, however, the trouble with this policy became evident when only one supervisor was able to cover an extended emergency absence and had to work three consecutive days on Christmas week”.
• Eliminate the list of winter holidays: “Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day”.
• Eliminate the third sentence: “Needless to say, these are days that nobody especially cares to work, and we would surely all rather be with our families”.
• Eliminate the first sentence: “As you know, the holidays are a challenging time for scheduling, and supervisory roles are no exception”.

Question 35

Heath Ledger was an Aussie, that is to say an Australian born in Perth on April 4, 1979. When in secondary school, he was offered a choice between two classes for his elective. Begrudgingly, he signed up to take drama because of his general distaste for cooking. His parents’ reaction to his choice of elective has never been revealed. As it turns out, Heath Ledger wasn’t seen as extremely talented in his first attempt at acting. However, before his untimely death, his work would include 19 Hollywood films.

Which sentence from the following passage could be omitted for text clarity? ATI TEAS Version 7. English & Language Usage. July 2026.

• When in secondary school, he was offered a choice between two classes for his elective.
• Begrudgingly, he signed up to take drama because of his general distaste for cooking.
• His parents’ reaction to his choice of elective has never been revealed.
• As it turns out, Heath Ledger wasn’t seen as extremely talented in his first attempt at acting.

Question 36

Which of the following sentences correctly uses its versus it’s?

• The cat let me touch its fur.
• The robot lost it’s arm.
• The dog was alone because it’s leash had come off.
• Its going to be great semester because I have a good schedule.

Question 37

All employee’s “MUST” wash hands before, returning to work.

In the poster, which of the following punctuation marks or sets of punctuation marks is used correctly?

• The colon after NOTICE: (Note: While standard versions of this prompt include the word “NOTICE:”, it is omitted in this specific snippet text. Among the visible text options, all elements are errors: “employee’s” is an incorrect plural possessive apostrophe, the comma before “returning” is a comma splice error, and the quotation marks around “MUST” are incorrect usage for emphasis. If “NOTICE:” is present in the broader prompt context, it is the correct element).
• The comma in before, returning
• The quotation marks surrounding “MUST”
• The apostrophe in employee’s