Practice Question
October arrived and the air started to change. The mornings were chilly when Lydia headed to school, and she was already thinking of her. Which of the following is the likely source of the passage above?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
A short story
Rationale:
🔵 The passage features descriptive language, setting details, and a named character (Lydia), which are typical of narrative fiction
🔵 It conveys a scene and mood, not factual information or direct communication, ruling out weather reports, emails, or diary entries
🔵 This kind of writing is common in short stories, where characters and atmosphere are developed in brief, vivid ways.
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Answer Choices:
A. 1,3,2,4
B. 1,2,4,3
C. 3,4,2,1
D. 3,1,2,4
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Answer Choices:
A. Proofreading
B. Connecting concepts
C. Gathering information
D. Creating ideas
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Answer Choices:
A. The green paint is a horrible color. I don't want it on my walls.
B. The green paint is a horrible color. I don't want it on my walls
C. The green paint is a horrible color, I don't want it on my walls.
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Answer Choices:
A. Around
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Question Details
- Category: ATI TEAS
- Subcategory: English &Language use Exam(s)
- Domain: English & Language Use~2024
- Answer Choices: 4