Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Each of the patients needs his or her medication.. "Each" is singular, requiring the singular verb "needs" and singular pronoun "his or her." Modern usage sometimes accepts "their" for inclusivity, but traditional grammar requires singular agreement.

Which revision corrects this sentence? "Running down the hallway, the alarm startled the nurse."

Running down the hallway, the nurse was startled by the alarm.. The original has a dangling modifier—"running" illogically modifies "alarm." The nurse was running, not the alarm. The correction places "nurse" immediately after the modifier.

What is the best approach when you encounter a difficult English question on the TEAS?

Mark it, make your best guess, and return if time permits. The best strategy is to mark difficult questions, make an educated guess, and return if time permits. This ensures you attempt every question while not letting difficult ones consume too much time.

5.8 TEAS English Strategies and Review | ATI TEAS 7 (Nursing Admission) | Free Exam Prep

TEAS English Strategies and Review

The English and Language Usage section tests grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. With 37 questions in 37 minutes, you have approximately one minute per question.

Time Management

Component	Time	Strategy
Per question	~60 seconds	Don't overthink—trust your instincts
Difficult questions	Mark and move on	Return if time permits
Review time	3-5 minutes	Check flagged questions

Question Categories

Category	Scored Questions	Focus
Conventions of Standard English	12	Grammar, punctuation, spelling
Knowledge of Language	11	Word usage, formal/informal
Vocabulary and Expression	10	Context clues, word meanings

Grammar Quick Reference

Subject-Verb Agreement:

Singular subjects → singular verbs: "The nurse is here."
Plural subjects → plural verbs: "The nurses are here."
Compound subjects with "and" → plural: "The doctor and nurse are here."
Words between subject and verb don't change agreement

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement:

Pronouns must match their antecedents in number and gender
"Everyone" and "each" are singular: "Everyone has his or her badge."

Verb Tense Consistency:

Keep tenses consistent within sentences and paragraphs
Shift tenses only when time frame changes

Punctuation Quick Reference

Mark	Key Uses
Comma	Lists, introductory elements, joining clauses with conjunction
Semicolon	Joining related independent clauses without conjunction
Colon	Before lists (after complete sentence), explanations
Apostrophe	Possession, contractions

Common Errors Checklist

Error Type	Example	Correction
Fragment	Because she was tired.	She left because she was tired.
Run-on	She left she was tired.	She left because she was tired.
Comma splice	She left, she was tired.	She left; she was tired.
Subject-verb	The nurses is here.	The nurses are here.
Pronoun case	Her and me went.	She and I went.
Modifier	Running quickly, the finish line appeared.	Running quickly, she reached the finish line.

Commonly Tested Word Pairs

Pair	Usage
affect/effect	Affect = verb; Effect = noun (usually)
their/there/they're	Possessive/Location/They are
its/it's	Possessive/It is
your/you're	Possessive/You are
then/than	Time/Comparison
accept/except	Receive/Exclude
who/whom	Subject/Object

Vocabulary Strategy: CLUES

C - Context: Read the whole sentence L - Look for signal words (or, unlike, such as) U - Use word parts (prefixes, roots, suffixes) E - Eliminate wrong answers S - Substitute and check if it makes sense

Sentence Improvement Strategy

1. Read the entire sentence first 2. Identify the error (if any) 3. Consider each answer choice 4. Check for new errors in the correction 5. Choose the clearest, most grammatical option

Process of Elimination

Eliminate answers that:

Contain obvious grammar errors
Change the meaning of the original
Are wordier than necessary
Don't fix the identified error
Create new errors

Key Prefixes and Suffixes

Affix	Meaning	Example
un-	not	uncomfortable
re-	again	readmit
pre-	before	prenatal
-tion/-sion	noun form	condition
-ly	adverb	carefully
-ful	full of	helpful
-less	without	careless

Final Review Tips

Before the Exam:

Review grammar rules systematically
Practice with timed questions
Focus on your weakest areas
Get adequate sleep

During the Exam:

Read each question carefully
Trust your first instinct
Watch for "trick" answers that sound correct
Check for common errors (its/it's, their/there/they're)
Manage your time—don't get stuck
Answer every question (no penalty for guessing)

Answer Every Question: There is no penalty for guessing on the TEAS. Never leave a question blank.

Common Test-Taking Mistakes

Mistake	Solution
Reading too quickly	Slow down, read carefully
Changing correct answers	Trust first instinct unless certain
Spending too long on one question	Mark and move on
Not reading all options	Check every choice
Overthinking	Go with what "sounds right"

ATI TEAS 7

1Introduction to the ATI TEAS

2Reading

3Mathematics

4Science

5English and Language Usage

Key Takeaways