Free ATI TEAS English and Language Usage Diagnostic Test (37 Questions)

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

The principle of the high school was debating whether to pursue the issue any further.

Which of the following corrects an error in the sentence above?

Which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation?

Where do you recommend scheduling a pedicure appointment __________

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

She baked the ___________ to perfection.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

My ______________________ has many tips on finding deals at the grocery store.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

_________ register with a valid email address.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

Which of the following sentences shows the correct use of punctuation marks?

To prepare the entree, the chef mixed olive oil chicken and vegetables. 

Which of the following correctly punctuates the sentence above?

Despite owning a _________ takes the bus to work every morning.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

In “History of Turkey,” Porter refuted the notion that such a link exists________.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

Our mail carrier _______________.

Which of the following predicates correctly completes the sentence above?

The night before Kendra left for college, she couldn’t sleep. Thoughts in her head about what this adventure would bring. She wondered what her roommate would be like, whether or not she would easily find all her classes, and which extracurricular organizations she might join. She knew with certainty that she could count on new, better experiences throughout the next chapter. Of her life, which she couldn’t wait to begin.

Which of the following are complete sentences from the passage? Please select all that apply.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

The head of Pediatrics ________ four children of her own.

Which of the following options completes the sentence above?

The school, located atop one of the highest and most beautiful mountains of the area, witnessed snowy and long winters. During the cold days, all pupils, including myself, carried a couple of hot baked potatoes in our pockets and into the freezing classrooms. This way, we could keep ourselves warm in the morning and then have a delicious and ready-to-eat snack at noon. Modern heating has its advantages, but I have yet to find something that tastes as good and comforting as those potatoes did.

What is the author’s tone in this passage?

Living in one of the warmest countries on Earth poses many challenges, as its inhabitants need not only to find inventive ways to stay cool, but they also require innovative strategies that allow them to grow their own food. Since 1985, Dmitry Ivanov has been researching hydroponic farming systems, a way to grow crops directly in nutrient-rich water. Among its many advantages, Dmitry remarks on the fact that hydroponics offers a decrease in water usage in agriculture: to grow 1 kilogram of tomatoes using intensive farming methods requires 400 liters of water, whereas hydroponic methods need only 70 liters. Nevertheless, climate change and land degradation will render all of Ivanov’s efforts useless.

Which of the following sentences from the passage does not follow the overall tone of the passage?

Freight train with your mile of cars
Collecting eclectic graffiti like scars
Ghosts of innumerable nameless places
Seen but looked past by thousands of faces

Which of the following is likely the genre of the passage?

During the summer, you must prepare properly when venturing outside in the heat. First and foremost, make sure you apply plenty of sunscreen. Any area of your skin that is exposed to the sun should have sunscreen. This includes your face even if you are wearing a hat or sunglasses. Additionally, drink plenty of water. Whether you’re inside or outside, always have water with you to drink. You could even make it a goal to drink so much every hour. Staying hydrated is key to good health and helps you avoid getting overheated. Last but not least, eat or snack frequently. When it’s hot out, it can be easy to lose your appetite or become so engulfed in your activities that you go longer between meals. It is a good idea to have a small snack, like a granola bar, with you at all times. Your body still needs nutrients, even in the heat! Make sure your family is prepared before spending the day outside this summer.

For whom is this passage probably being written?

MOLLY

Have you seen my new white boots? I thought I’d left them here.

STEVIE

Yeah, I think your sister is wearing them.

Which of the following publications would most likely contain these sentences?

In order to keep horses as domesticated animals, proper care and training are necessities from the beginning.  A newborn horse, or foal, will often be hesitant to interact with humans. However, it is crucial to gently attempt this interaction starting in the first few days of life and continuing on a daily basis to familiarize the horse with humans.  This helps make further training for specific skills, such as racing or working cattle, much easier because trust has been established.  You should probably feed your horse.  Depending on the available resources, horses may eat grass, hay, grain, oats, vegetables, or even a mixture of these through feed from a store.  Though it is time-consuming, caring for and training a horse early on can have significant benefits for both the horse and owner.

Which of the following sentences contains information that does not belong in the paragraph?

Which of the following would most likely act as a transition sentence?

Which of the following is the first step of the writing process?

Which of the following sentences would most likely act as a supporting detail?

My doctor prescribed an antibiotic to fight my infection.

Which of the following defines the prefix “anti-“ as used in the word antibiotic in the sentence above?

In which of the following does the suffix create a word that has a different meaning than the root word?

Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix “-algia”?

Since he didn’t have much of a backbone, Bryan was susceptible to peer pressure. 

Which of the following best defines the word susceptible based on its use in the sentence?

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

_____ sometimes difficult to maintain one’s optimism.

Which of the following options correctly completes the given sentence?

Which of the following is the meaning of the prefix “trans-”?

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Emily drew a circle in the middle of her page. She wrote the topic inside and began drawing lines that protruded out from the circle. On each line, she wrote an idea that related to the topic. 

Which element of the writing process is Emily performing?

The business __________ once bragged about success is now failing.

Which of the following accurately completes the sentence above?

Molly is reading her manuscript and has decided to delete one paragraph, to move one paragraph from the introduction to the body of the essay, and to add some examples of her main points.

What part of the writing process is Molly performing?

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

Which sentence is structured correctly?