Free TEAS English and Language Questions Practice Test (2026 Update)

TEAS English & Language Questions Practice Test

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Which sentence correctly uses medical abbreviations and formatting?

The patient's B.P. was 120/80 mm Hg at 0800 hrs.

The patient's BP was 120/80 mmHg at 0800.

The patient's b.p. was 120/80 mm-Hg at 8:00 AM.

The patient's B.P. was 120-80 mmHg at 8 AM.

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Select the sentence with appropriate conciseness for medical writing:

Due to the fact that the patient was experiencing pain, medication was administered.

Because the patient was experiencing pain, medication was administered.

Owing to the circumstance that the patient was in a state of pain, medication was given.

In view of the fact that the patient was suffering from pain, medication was provided.

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Which sentence demonstrates proper sentence variety and flow?

The patient arrived. The patient was examined. The patient was diagnosed. The patient was treated.

The patient arrived, was examined, was diagnosed, and was treated.

Upon arrival, the patient underwent examination, received a diagnosis, and began treatment.

The patient arrived and was examined and was diagnosed and was treated.

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Choose the sentence with correct use of conjunctive adverbs:

The patient was improving, however, he still needed medication.

The patient was improving; however, he still needed medication.

The patient was improving however he still needed medication.

The patient was improving, however he still needed medication.

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Which sentence uses "complement" or "compliment" correctly?

The therapist gave the patient a nice complement.

The new equipment will complement the existing technology.

The doctor received many complements on his technique.

The treatment plan was designed to compliment the patient's lifestyle.

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Select the sentence that correctly uses passive voice when appropriate:

The medication was administered by the nurse at 6 PM.

The nurse administered the medication at 6 PM.

Mistakes were made during the procedure.

The patient's condition was improving steadily.

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Which sentence correctly uses "further" or "farther"?

The hospital is farther implementing new safety protocols.

We need to discuss this matter further.

The patient walked further down the hallway than expected.

The new wing is further from the parking lot.

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Choose the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement:

Each nurse must submit their timesheet by Friday.

Every patient should bring their insurance card.

Neither doctor was able to see their patient.

All employees must update their contact information.

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Which sentence uses "than" or "then" correctly?

The patient felt better then yesterday.

First, take the medication, than eat something.

The new treatment is more effective then the old one.

The patient took the medication, then felt relief.

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Select the sentence with correct capitalization of medical terms:

The patient was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

The patient was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes.

The patient was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.

The patient was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

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Which sentence demonstrates correct use of hyphens?

The twenty five year old patient was admitted yesterday.

The twenty-five-year-old patient was admitted yesterday.

The twenty-five year-old patient was admitted yesterday.

The twenty five-year old patient was admitted yesterday.

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Choose the sentence with proper use of "affect" and "effect":

The medication will have a positive affect on the patient.

The treatment's effect was immediately noticeable.

The side affects of the drug are minimal.

How will this effect the patient's recovery time?

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Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement with collective nouns?

The staff are meeting in the conference room.

The committee have made their decision.

The team is reviewing the new protocols.

The group were discussing the patient's case.

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Select the sentence that correctly uses "lay" or "lie":

The patient needs to lay down for the procedure.

The patient needs to lie down for the procedure.

The patient has been laying down for an hour.

The nurse will lay the patient down on the examination table.

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Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

The patient said "I feel much better today."

The patient said, "I feel much better today".

The patient said, "I feel much better today."

The patient said "I feel much better today".

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Choose the sentence with correct sentence structure:

Although the patient was tired, but he completed the physical therapy session.

Although the patient was tired, he completed the physical therapy session.

The patient was tired, although he completed the physical therapy session.

Despite the patient was tired, he completed the physical therapy session.

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Which sentence correctly uses "accept" or "except"?

All patients accept the new medication policy.

The treatment was effective accept for minor side effects.

Every department except cardiology submitted reports.

The patient will not except the prescribed treatment.

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Select the sentence with appropriate formal tone for medical documentation:

The patient was feeling pretty bad when he came in.

The patient presented with significant discomfort upon admission.

The guy seemed really sick when he got here.

The patient was super uncomfortable during the exam.

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Which sentence avoids dangling modifiers?

After reviewing the X-ray, the broken bone was clearly visible.

Walking through the hospital, the emergency room was very busy.

Having completed the examination, the patient was diagnosed with pneumonia.

Upon entering the room, the patient appeared to be sleeping.

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Choose the sentence with correct word order:

Only the doctor can prescribe this medication.

The doctor only can prescribe this medication.

The doctor can only prescribe this medication.

The doctor can prescribe only this medication.

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Which sentence uses "who" or "whom" correctly?

The doctor whom performed the surgery was experienced.

The patient who's chart I reviewed yesterday is improving.

The nurse whom I spoke with was very helpful.

The physician who the patient requested was not available.

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Select the sentence with proper verb tense consistency:

The patient arrived at 9 AM and is waiting in room 302.

The patient arrived at 9 AM and waits in room 302.

The patient arrived at 9 AM and has waited in room 302.

The patient arrived at 9 AM and waited in room 302.

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Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?

The nurses' station was busy during the shift change.

The nurse's were working overtime last night.

The patient's complained about the hospital food.

The doctor's patient's were waiting in the lobby.

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Choose the sentence with the correct comparative form:

This treatment is more better than the previous one.

This treatment is more effective than the previous one.

This treatment is most effective than the previous one.

This treatment is effectiver than the previous one.

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Which sentence demonstrates proper use of semicolons?

The patient needs rest; however, he insists on walking around.

The symptoms include; fever, nausea, and fatigue.

The medication is effective; but it has side effects.

The doctor ordered tests; because the symptoms were unclear.

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Identify the sentence with correct pronoun usage:

Between you and I, the patient seems to be improving.

The doctor gave the medication to my colleague and I.

Him and his family were waiting in the lobby.

She and I will review the patient's chart together.

27 / 37

Which word is spelled correctly?

seperate

separate

seperite

separete

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Choose the sentence that best combines these ideas: "The patient had surgery. The patient is recovering well. The patient will go home tomorrow."

The patient had surgery, is recovering well, and will go home tomorrow.

The patient had surgery, and is recovering well, and will go home tomorrow.

The patient had surgery; is recovering well; will go home tomorrow.

The patient had surgery and is recovering well, and will go home tomorrow.

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Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Before examining the patient the doctor washed his hands.

Before examining the patient, the doctor washed his hands.

Before, examining the patient the doctor washed his hands.

Before examining, the patient the doctor washed his hands.

30 / 37

Select the correctly spelled word:

occurance

occurrence

ocurrence

occurrance

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Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Walking into the room, the patient appeared to be sleeping.

The nurse found the medication that was missing in the supply closet.

After reviewing the chart, the diagnosis became clear to the doctor.

The patient complained of pain in his leg to the nurse.

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Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:

The nurse was responsible for taking vital signs, administering medications, and to document patient care.

The nurse was responsible for taking vital signs, administering medications, and documenting patient care.

The nurse was responsible for taking vital signs, to administer medications, and documenting patient care.

The nurse was responsible for to take vital signs, administering medications, and documenting patient care.

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Which sentence uses the correct form of "its/it's"?

The hospital updated it's policies regarding visitor hours.

Its important for nurses to wash their hands frequently.

The medication has lost it's effectiveness over time.

The department submitted its annual report yesterday.

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Identify the sentence with proper capitalization:

The Doctor ordered blood tests for the Patient.

The doctor ordered Blood Tests for the patient.

The doctor ordered blood tests for the patient.

The Doctor ordered Blood Tests for the Patient.

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Which word correctly completes the sentence? "The medication will _______ the patient's symptoms."

affect

effect

afflict

infect

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Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:

The patients chart showed: elevated temperature, rapid pulse, and low blood pressure.

The patient's chart showed elevated temperature, rapid pulse, and low blood pressure.

The patients' chart showed; elevated temperature rapid pulse and low blood pressure.

The patients chart showed elevated temperature rapid pulse and low blood pressure.

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Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

The team of nurses are working the night shift.

Each patient have received their medication.

The group of doctors is reviewing the case.

Neither the physician nor the nurses was available.

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