ATI TEAS English & Grammar Exam 2026 | Real Exam
Questions & Verified Answers | Complete TEAS Prep
1. Describe the difference between active and passive voice in a sentence.
In active voice, the subject does the action, while in passive voice,
the subject receives the action.
Active voice is always in the present tense, while passive voice is in the
past tense.
Active voice requires more punctuation than passive voice.
Active voice uses more adjectives than passive voice.
2. What punctuation mark is used to connect two closely related independent
clauses without a coordinating conjunction?
Hyphen
Colon
Semicolon
Comma
3. What is the rule for capitalizing titles in English grammar?
All words should be in lowercase.
The first and last words, as well as all major words, should be
capitalized.
Only the first word should be capitalized.
Only nouns and verbs should be capitalized.
4. What is used to combine two independent clauses?
, an apostrophe
a quotation mark
a semicolon
a comma
5. When used as an adverb, means in a satisfactory manner or
skillfully.
good
well
6. The following sentence uses voice: A suspect was arrested this
morning by police.
passive
active
7. How do you change this sentence from passive voice to active voice?
The bloody space battle was fought mostly by children.
The children fought the bloody space battle.
The space battle became bloody as it was fought by children.
The space battle was bloody and fought mostly by children.
The space battle, while bloody, was fought mostly by children.
8. What is the plural form of the word 'syllabus'?
syllabuses
syllabi
syllabii
,9. Select the sentence where the colon is used correctly:
The job calls for: skills in the following areas, writing, editing, and
website development.
The job calls for skills in the following areas: writing, editing, and
website development.
10. In the sentence 'The teacher gave the students homework,' identify the
nouns and explain their function.
The nouns are 'the' and 'homework,' which function as adjectives in
the sentence.
The nouns are 'gave' and 'students,' which function as the main action
in the sentence.
The nouns are 'gave' and 'homework,' which function as the subject
and verb of the sentence.
The nouns are 'teacher' and 'students,' which function as the subject
and object of the sentence, respectively.
11. Construct a sentence using a semicolon to connect two independent clauses
with the transitional word 'therefore'.
I studied hard for the exam, therefore I passed with flying colors.
I studied hard for the exam; however I passed with flying colors.
I studied hard for the exam; I passed with flying colors.
I studied hard for the exam; therefore, I passed with flying colors.
12. What is the correct way to use an apostrophe with plural nouns that end in '-
s'?
Add an apostrophe after the 's'.
, Replace the 's' with an apostrophe.
Do not use an apostrophe.
Add an apostrophe before the 's'.
13. Describe the role of adjectives in a sentence and provide an example.
Adjectives are used to connect clauses; for example, 'She runs
quickly.'
Adjectives modify nouns and provide more detail, such as color or
size; for example, 'The blue car is fast.'
Adjectives replace nouns in sentences; for example, 'He is a teacher.'
Adjectives indicate the tense of a verb; for example, 'He will run.'
14. In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse,' identify the simple predicate
and explain its significance.
Chased; it shows the action performed by the subject.
The mouse; it indicates the object of the action.
The cat; it identifies the subject of the sentence.
The cat chased; it describes the complete action.
15. Describe the role of the subject in an active voice sentence.
The subject performs the action of the verb.
The subject receives the action of the verb.
The subject modifies the verb.
The subject is always at the end of the sentence.
Questions & Verified Answers | Complete TEAS Prep
1. Describe the difference between active and passive voice in a sentence.
In active voice, the subject does the action, while in passive voice,
the subject receives the action.
Active voice is always in the present tense, while passive voice is in the
past tense.
Active voice requires more punctuation than passive voice.
Active voice uses more adjectives than passive voice.
2. What punctuation mark is used to connect two closely related independent
clauses without a coordinating conjunction?
Hyphen
Colon
Semicolon
Comma
3. What is the rule for capitalizing titles in English grammar?
All words should be in lowercase.
The first and last words, as well as all major words, should be
capitalized.
Only the first word should be capitalized.
Only nouns and verbs should be capitalized.
4. What is used to combine two independent clauses?
, an apostrophe
a quotation mark
a semicolon
a comma
5. When used as an adverb, means in a satisfactory manner or
skillfully.
good
well
6. The following sentence uses voice: A suspect was arrested this
morning by police.
passive
active
7. How do you change this sentence from passive voice to active voice?
The bloody space battle was fought mostly by children.
The children fought the bloody space battle.
The space battle became bloody as it was fought by children.
The space battle was bloody and fought mostly by children.
The space battle, while bloody, was fought mostly by children.
8. What is the plural form of the word 'syllabus'?
syllabuses
syllabi
syllabii
,9. Select the sentence where the colon is used correctly:
The job calls for: skills in the following areas, writing, editing, and
website development.
The job calls for skills in the following areas: writing, editing, and
website development.
10. In the sentence 'The teacher gave the students homework,' identify the
nouns and explain their function.
The nouns are 'the' and 'homework,' which function as adjectives in
the sentence.
The nouns are 'gave' and 'students,' which function as the main action
in the sentence.
The nouns are 'gave' and 'homework,' which function as the subject
and verb of the sentence.
The nouns are 'teacher' and 'students,' which function as the subject
and object of the sentence, respectively.
11. Construct a sentence using a semicolon to connect two independent clauses
with the transitional word 'therefore'.
I studied hard for the exam, therefore I passed with flying colors.
I studied hard for the exam; however I passed with flying colors.
I studied hard for the exam; I passed with flying colors.
I studied hard for the exam; therefore, I passed with flying colors.
12. What is the correct way to use an apostrophe with plural nouns that end in '-
s'?
Add an apostrophe after the 's'.
, Replace the 's' with an apostrophe.
Do not use an apostrophe.
Add an apostrophe before the 's'.
13. Describe the role of adjectives in a sentence and provide an example.
Adjectives are used to connect clauses; for example, 'She runs
quickly.'
Adjectives modify nouns and provide more detail, such as color or
size; for example, 'The blue car is fast.'
Adjectives replace nouns in sentences; for example, 'He is a teacher.'
Adjectives indicate the tense of a verb; for example, 'He will run.'
14. In the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse,' identify the simple predicate
and explain its significance.
Chased; it shows the action performed by the subject.
The mouse; it indicates the object of the action.
The cat; it identifies the subject of the sentence.
The cat chased; it describes the complete action.
15. Describe the role of the subject in an active voice sentence.
The subject performs the action of the verb.
The subject receives the action of the verb.
The subject modifies the verb.
The subject is always at the end of the sentence.
