teas-section-2-sentence-correction Sample Questions & Answers
Standard English conventions like grammar basics, sentence structure and punctuation edge out the other two nearly even areas: using grammar for clarity and paragraph organization, and the writing process plus vocabulary and word analysis.
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- Question 1Intermediate
Conventions of Standard English · Punctuation - Semicolons
A hospital administrator is drafting an internal memo. Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?
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Correct answer: A
A semicolon is used correctly here to join two closely related independent clauses. The second clause begins with a conjunctive adverb ('therefore'), which is a common and correct use case for a semicolon. The other options misuse the semicolon where a colon, a comma, or no punctuation would be appropriate.
- Question 2Advanced
Conventions of Standard English · Verb Tense Consistency
While editing a patient's discharge summary, a nurse notices an inconsistency in verb tense. Which sentence contains an illogical shift in verb tense?
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Correct answer: D
This sentence contains an illogical tense shift. The first two verbs in the series, 'collects' and 'places,' are in the simple present tense, which is often used to describe a routine process. However, the final verb, 'delivered,' shifts to the simple past tense. For consistency and parallel structure, the final verb should also be in the present tense: 'delivers.'
- Question 3Advanced
Conventions of Standard English · Comprehensive Error Correction
Case Scenario: A clinical research coordinator is finalizing a report for an institutional review board (IRB). The report summarizes the first quarter of a new drug trial. The coordinator is not a native English speaker and has asked a colleague to proofread a key paragraph for grammatical and structural errors.
Draft Paragraph: "The study, which began on January 1st, have enrolled fifty-two participants to date. Each of the subjects were given a comprehensive orientation, they also signed an informed consent form. The primary side effect reported by participants are mild nausea; however, this symptom usually subsides within 24 hours. Having completed the initial screening process the research team is now preparing for the next phase of data collection."
Which of the following revisions provides the most accurate and grammatically sound correction of the entire paragraph?
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Correct answer: A
This option correctly identifies and fixes all errors in the original paragraph: (1) Subject-verb agreement is corrected ('study... has enrolled', 'Each... was', 'side effect... is'). (2) The comma splice is fixed by adding the conjunction 'and'. (3) A necessary comma is added after the introductory phrase 'Having completed the initial screening process'. This revision results in a grammatically correct and professional paragraph.
- Question 4Beginner
Conventions of Standard English · Spelling and Homophones
A health educator is creating a presentation slide about hospital policies. Which sentence uses the words 'its' and 'it's' correctly?
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Correct answer: B
This sentence uses both words correctly. 'Its' is a possessive pronoun indicating that the commitment belongs to the hospital. 'It's' is a contraction of 'it is.' The first clause requires the possessive, and the second requires the contraction. The other options confuse these two common homophones.
- Question 5Intermediate
Conventions of Standard English · Adjective and Adverb Usage
A patient is describing their symptoms to a nurse. The nurse needs to document the description accurately. Which sentence uses adjectives and adverbs correctly?
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Correct answer: C
This sentence is correct. 'Felt' is a linking verb that describes a state of being, so it must be followed by the adjective 'bad.' The verb 'breathing' is an action, so it must be modified by the adverb 'slowly.' The other options incorrectly pair adjectives with action verbs or adverbs with linking verbs.
- Question 6IntermediateSelect 2
Conventions of Standard English · Comprehensive Punctuation
A student is proofreading an essay for a health sciences class and needs to ensure all punctuation is correct. Which TWO of the following sentences are punctuated correctly? (Select TWO)
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Correct answers: A, D
This sentence is punctuated correctly. The apostrophe in 'team's' correctly shows singular possession.
This sentence is punctuated correctly. A semicolon is used properly to connect two closely related independent clauses, with the second clause beginning with a transitional phrase ('in fact').
- Question 7Beginner
Conventions of Standard English · Sentence Fragments
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
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Correct answer: C
A complete sentence must have at least one independent clause, which contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. This option has a subject ('The patient's condition') and a verb ('improved') and forms a complete idea. The other options are sentence fragments (a dependent clause, a prepositional phrase, and another dependent clause, respectively).
- Question 8Intermediate
Conventions of Standard English · Sentence Structure and Error Correction
Case Scenario: A manager at a long-term care facility is writing a new protocol for handling patient falls. The goal is to create a clear, unambiguous, and grammatically correct set of instructions for all nursing staff.
Draft Instruction: "When a patient falls, the first step is to assess for injury. Without moving the patient unless there is immediate danger. Call for assistance immediately, a doctor must be notified. The event needs to be documented thoroughly in the patient's chart, this is for legal and medical reasons. Staff should complete the incident report before their shift ends."
Which revision best corrects the errors in sentence structure and punctuation in the draft instruction?
flowchart TD A[Patient Falls] --> B{Assess for Injury}; B --> C{Immediate Danger?}; C -->|Yes| D[Move to Safety]; C -->|No| E[Do Not Move Patient]; D --> F[Call for Assistance & Notify MD]; E --> F; F --> G[Document in Chart]; G --> H[Complete Incident Report];Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
The original draft contained a sentence fragment ('Without moving...') and two comma splices. This revision corrects all errors most effectively. It integrates the fragment into the preceding sentence, combines two commands ('Call' and 'notify') to fix the first comma splice, and rephrases the end of the documentation sentence to eliminate the second comma splice. The result is a clear, concise, and grammatically correct protocol.
- Question 9Intermediate
Conventions of Standard English · Parallel Structure
An instructor is creating a list of objectives for a phlebotomy course. To ensure clarity, the list must use parallel structure. Which of the following lists is written with correct parallel structure?
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Correct answer: C
Parallel structure requires that items in a list are in the same grammatical form. In this option, all three items are verbs in their base form: 'locate,' 'prepare,' and 'perform.' This creates a balanced and grammatically correct sentence. The other options mix different grammatical forms (e.g., gerunds, infinitives, and clauses) within their lists, violating the principle of parallel structure.
graph TD subgraph Correct Parallel Structure A(locate) --> B(prepare) --> C(perform); style A fill:#d4edda style B fill:#d4edda style C fill:#d4edda end subgraph Incorrect Structure D(to identify) --> E(how to use) --> F(drawing); style D fill:#d4edda style E fill:#f8d7da style F fill:#fff3cd end - Question 10Advanced
Conventions of Standard English · Modifier Placement
A hospital's public relations team is writing a press release about a new surgical robot. Which sentence is written to avoid any misplaced or dangling modifiers?
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Correct answer: B
This sentence is grammatically correct and clear. The participial phrase 'reducing recovery time for patients significantly' logically modifies the action of the main clause ('allows for more precise incisions'). In contrast, the other options contain dangling or misplaced modifiers, creating illogical or confusing sentences. For example, option A implies the surgeon was sterilized, not the equipment.
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