Practice Question
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
The handle was loose and could of fallen off at any moment.
Rationale:
✍️ Correct Word Choice:
- “Loose” (adjective) means not tight, which correctly describes the handle.
- “Could have” is the correct verb phrase, while “could of” is a common error based on pronunciation.
✍️ Grammatically Complete: The sentence has proper subject-verb agreement, correct word usage, and punctuation.
✍️ Clear and Precise: The sentence communicates a clear condition and possible outcome, making it both grammatically and contextually accurate.
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This question is from Teas 7 English & Language Use~2023 Exam 1 which contains 33 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: ATI TEAS
- Subcategory: English &Language use Exam(s)
- Domain: English & Language Use~2023
- Answer Choices: 4
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