TEAS English and Language Usage Practice Test

Updated October 27, 2026

1. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
   A.The patient's vital signs were stable, however her pain increased.B.The patients vital signs were stable however, her pain increased.C.The patient's vital signs were stable; however, her pain increased.D.The patient's vital signs, were stable however her pain increased.
2. Which word is spelled correctly?
   A.RecieveB.OccurenceC.SeperateD.Necessary
3. Choose the word that correctly completes the sentence: "Neither the nurses nor the doctor ___ available."
   A.isB.areC.wereD.be
4. The prefix "hyper-" in "hypertension" means:
   A.Below normalB.Above normalC.AroundD.Without
5. Which sentence is written in a formal tone suitable for a report?
   A.The patient was super upset about the long wait.B.The patient was totally mad about waiting forever.C.The patient expressed frustration about the long wait.D.The patient freaked out about the wait.
6. In "The medication had an adverse effect, causing nausea and dizziness," the word "adverse" most nearly means:
   A.HelpfulB.ExpectedC.MildD.Harmful or unwanted
7. Which sentence uses the correct form of "their," "there" or "they're"?
   A.Their going to the clinic later.B.They're going to the clinic later.C.There going to the clinic later.D.Theyre going to the clinic later.
8. Which sentence is a complete sentence rather than a fragment?
   A.Because the patient was tired.B.Walking down the hallway after lunch.C.The patient rested after lunch.D.Which made the patient feel better.
9. Choose the correct word: "The new policy will ___ every nurse on the unit."
   A.effectB.affectC.effectingD.affection
10. Which sentence is in the active voice?
    A.The medication was given by the nurse.B.The chart was updated by the doctor.C.The results were reviewed by the team.D.The nurse gave the medication.
11. Which word is a synonym of "abundant"?
    A.PlentifulB.ScarceC.HiddenD.Fragile
12. Which sentence uses commas correctly in a list?
    A.She packed, gloves masks and gowns.B.She packed gloves masks, and gowns.C.She packed gloves, masks, and gowns.D.She packed gloves, masks and, gowns.
13. The root "cardi" in "cardiology" refers to the:
    A.LungsB.BrainC.SkinD.Heart
14. Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
    A.The patient was admitted to Saint Mary's hospital on monday.B.The patient was admitted to Saint Mary's Hospital on Monday.C.The Patient was admitted to saint mary's Hospital on Monday.D.the patient was admitted to Saint Mary's Hospital on monday.
15. Which transition best shows a cause-and-effect relationship? "The patient skipped her medication. ___, her blood pressure rose."
    A.As a resultB.In contrastC.For exampleD.Similarly