Question 1Multiple choice
Which revision correctly fixes this sentence? I was tired, I went to bed early.
The TEAS English and Language Usage section
English is the last section and the fastest: 37 questions in 37 minutes, one minute each.
| Questions | 37, of which 33 are scored |
|---|---|
| Time | 37 minutes, one minute a question |
| Topics | Conventions of standard English; knowledge of language; vocabulary and writing |
| Formats | Multiple choice, select all that apply, ordered response and hot spot |
What the questions ask
- Conventions: spelling, punctuation and sentence boundaries, such as comma splices and fragments.
- Knowledge of language: subject and verb agreement, pronouns, tense, modifiers, formal and informal register, transitions and paragraph order.
- Vocabulary and writing: prefixes, roots and suffixes, meaning from context, and the stages of the writing process.
How to win marks
Find the true subject before you choose a verb: the box of gloves is on the shelf. A comma alone never joins two sentences. With one minute a question, practice against the clock.
Try 4 questions
Question 2Hot spot
Select the part of the sentence that contains a spelling error.
Question 3Multiple choice
Which word completes the sentence? Either the students or the teacher ___ the room each night.
Question 4Select all that apply
In which words does re- mean “again”?
Select all that apply.
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Questions people ask
Is there an essay on the TEAS?
No. The English section is all questions, with no written essay.
How much time do I get for each English question?
37 minutes for 37 questions: one minute each, the tightest pace on the test.