English & Language Usage

37 questions in 37 minutes — the fastest-paced section. Covers conventions of standard English (grammar, punctuation, spelling), knowledge of language (style, clarity, organization), and using vocabulary, including building word meaning from roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

Study sets

Conventions of Standard English Medium

Find the grammar and mechanics the TEAS grades: agreement, punctuation, apostrophes, capitalization, spelling, clauses, and sentence errors.

9 terms
Knowledge of Language Medium

Hunt down the style and clarity skills: verb tense, voice, register, transitions, paragraph craft, the writing process, modifiers, and conciseness.

8 terms
Vocabulary & Word Meaning Medium

Track down the vocabulary-building tools: roots and affixes, confused word pairs, synonyms and antonyms, multiple-meaning words, and precise diction.

5 terms

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