{"id":18598,"date":"2015-08-20T20:44:32","date_gmt":"2015-08-20T20:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=18598"},"modified":"2026-03-14T14:11:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T19:11:16","slug":"teas-english-and-language-usage-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/teas-english-and-language-usage-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"TEAS<sup>&reg;<\/sup> English &amp; Language Usage Practice&nbsp;Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1\"><br \/>\nThe English &amp; Language Usage section of TEAS<sup>&reg;<\/sup> challenges your grammatical and sentence structure skills, as well as your ability to make predictions based on passages. To help you prepare for this section of the TEAS, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered, how many questions there are, and how you can study effectively.<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/teas-test\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=teas-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'TEAS7 Course Click']);\">TEAS Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/teas-test-study-guide\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Academy Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'TEAS7 Academy Guide Click']);\">TEAS Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/teas\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'TEAS7 Flashcard Click']);\">TEAS Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"What&#039;s_on_the_TEAS_English_Section\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>What&#8217;s on the TEAS English Section?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TEAS-7-English-Section-Outline.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-142354\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/TEAS-7-English-Section-Outline.svg\" alt=\"section outline for the TEAS English and Language Usage section, which contains 37 questions and has a time limit of 37 minutes\" width=\"546\" height=\"452\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"TEAS_Checklist\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TEAS Checklist<\/h2>\n<div class=\"klaviyo-form-TkVsG5\"><\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/teas-test\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', 'TEAS7 Mobile Click']);\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TEAS-Mobile-Ad.webp\" alt=\"Ad for a Mometrix online course\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Top_5_Most_Challenging_TEAS_English_Questions\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Top 5 Most Challenging TEAS English Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Over the last year, we&#8217;ve compiled the data from nearly 20,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 65% of people answered these five questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n<p>Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you&#8217;ve got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/academy-pq.app.mometrix.com\/practicequestion\/products\/TEAS7_English\" target=\"_blank\">full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 2em;\"><meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\r\n<div class=\"teas-question-container\" id=\"q1\" data-correct-answers=\"A,D,E\">\r\n    <p class=\"teas-question-text\">1. Which of the following are LEAST likely to require citations? (Select all that apply.)<\/p>\r\n    \r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"A\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;The opening of a short story written in a creative writing class.\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"B\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B.<\/span>&nbsp;Including quotes from an industry leader in an essay for history class.\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"C\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C.<\/span>&nbsp;Summarizing an academic paper to introduce a new paragraph.\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"D\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D.<\/span>&nbsp;A personal anecdote added to an essay to strengthen an argument.\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"E\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">E.<\/span>&nbsp;Observational data from the writer\u2019s daily life in an assignment for a psychology class.\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <button class=\"teas-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(1)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback1\" class=\"teas-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation1\" class=\"teas-explanation-text\">The opening of a short story, a personal anecdote, and observational data from the writer\u2019s own life are the least likely examples given here to require citations. These are examples of information where the source is the writer themselves, not another source that the writer was not involved with. Choices B and C each show the inclusion of external sources that would require citations, as they involve the work of another person.\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=TEAS%20English&prefill_Question+Number=1&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20TEAS%20English%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"><div class=\"teas-question-container\" id=\"q2\" data-correct-answers=\"B\">\r\n<p class=\"teas-question-text\">2. Which of the following sentences has a complex sentence structure?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n   <label class=\"teas-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"A\" class=\"teas-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;You will have to come back tomorrow; you arrived after the deadline today.<\/label>\r\n   <label class=\"teas-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"B\" class=\"teas-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;You will have to come back tomorrow since you arrived after the deadline today.<\/label>\r\n   <label class=\"teas-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"C\" class=\"teas-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;You arrived after the deadline today, so you will have to come back tomorrow.<\/label>\r\n   <label class=\"teas-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"D\" class=\"teas-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;You arrived late, which was after the deadline; you must come back tomorrow.<\/label>\r\n <button class=\"teas-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(2)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n<div id=\"feedback2\" class=\"teas-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n<div id=\"explanation2\" class=\"teas-explanation-text\">\r\nChoice B contains an independent clause and a dependent clause, so it has a complex sentence structure.\r\nA complex sentence is one in which there is at least one dependent clause.\r\nChoices A and C both contain two independent clauses, so they are compound sentences.\r\nA compound sentence is one in which there are two or more independent clauses.\r\nWhile choice D does contain a dependent clause, it also contains more than one independent clause.\r\nSentences that contain multiple independent clauses and a dependent clause are considered compound-complex sentences because they are a combination of a compound sentence and a complex sentence.\r\nThis means that choice D is incorrect.\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=TEAS%20English&prefill_Question+Number=2&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20TEAS%20English%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"><div class=\"teas-question-container\" id=\"q3\" data-correct-answers=\"C,E\">\r\n    <p class=\"teas-question-text\">3. Which of the following scenarios would call for revision of any informal language to formal language? (Select all that apply.)<\/p>\r\n    \r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"A\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;A text message to a group project member\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"B\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B.<\/span>&nbsp;A letter to a long-term penpal\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"C\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C.<\/span>&nbsp;An email to a prospective employer\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"D\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D.<\/span>&nbsp;A list of song titles for English class\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"E\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">E.<\/span>&nbsp;A persuasive letter addressed to a professor\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"F\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">F.<\/span>&nbsp;A journal entry recounting a recent school day\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n    <button class=\"teas-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(3)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback3\" class=\"teas-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation3\" class=\"teas-explanation-text\">Choices C and E represent scenarios that would call for revision of informal language to formal language. The other choices represent scenarios in which informal language would be acceptable.\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=TEAS%20English&prefill_Question+Number=3&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20TEAS%20English%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"><div class=\"teas-question-container\" id=\"q4\" data-correct-answers=\"A,C\">\r\n    <p class=\"teas-question-text\">4. Which of the following will likely need a citation in order to be included in your essay? (Select all that apply.)<\/p>\r\n    \r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice4\" value=\"A\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;Data from a landmark psychological experiment\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice4\" value=\"B\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B.<\/span>&nbsp;Personal experience that is related to the topic\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice4\" value=\"C\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C.<\/span>&nbsp;A summary of an interview in an article\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice4\" value=\"D\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D.<\/span>&nbsp;The results of a recent track meet you recorded while attending\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n<label class=\"teas-choice-label\">\r\n  <input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"choice4\" value=\"E\" class=\"teas-choice-input\">\r\n  <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">E.<\/span>&nbsp;A conclusion you came to after completing research\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <button class=\"teas-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(4)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback4\" class=\"teas-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation4\" class=\"teas-explanation-text\">Data from an experiment that is not your own and a summary of an interview you did not conduct would require citations in order to be included in your essay. Choices B, D, and E all reflect sources that would not require citations because the information has been experienced, recorded, or thought of by you. Choice E in particular is worth noting as a distractor. While the research itself would almost certainly require a citation, the conclusion you came to would not. Your own conclusions are your personal intellectual property and, as such, do not require citation in order to give the original source credit.\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=TEAS%20English&prefill_Question+Number=2&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20TEAS%20English%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 3.5em;\"><div class=\"teas-question-container\" id=\"q5\" data-correct-answers=\"D\">\r\n<p class=\"teas-question-text\">5. Read the following:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"teas-blockquote\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2em;\">\r\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;  margin-left: 1.25em\">\r\n  <li>We do not know the exact impact that infrequent bathing had on these people of the past. However, today\u2019s experts point out a few likely results of not bathing for extended periods.<\/li>\r\n<br>\r\n<li>At many times throughout history, bathing was a rare activity for most people\u2014particularly those who were not wealthy.<\/li>\r\n<br>\r\n<li>While regularly showering or bathing is common practice today, such was not always the case.<\/li>\r\n<br>\r\n<li>At first, the effects would be increased odor and an itchy scalp, but these would turn into fungal growth and frequent skin infections. So it is easy to understand how frequent bathing came to be adopted.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"teas-question-text\">Which of the following choices shows the best chronological order for the sentences within the paragraph?\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n   <label class=\"teas-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice5\" value=\"A\" class=\"teas-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;I, IV, III, II<\/label>\r\n   <label class=\"teas-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice5\" value=\"B\" class=\"teas-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;III, II, IV, I<\/label>\r\n   <label class=\"teas-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice5\" value=\"C\" class=\"teas-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;II, III, IV, I<\/label>\r\n   <label class=\"teas-choice-label\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice5\" value=\"D\" class=\"teas-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;III, II, I, IV<\/label>\r\n <button class=\"teas-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(5)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n<div id=\"feedback5\" class=\"teas-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n<div id=\"explanation5\" class=\"teas-explanation-text\">\r\nWe can work through the selections one by one to find the connections. Starting with I, we can see it leads on from II, mentioning the infrequent bathing in II, and setting up a description of its likely results. Looking at II, we find it is a natural extension of III\u2014supporting the idea and giving more detail. At first in IV is misleading; this selection is actually last in the sequence. A reading of IV reveals that it describes the effects of infrequent bathing, which we are expecting to find as a logical follow-up to \u201cexperts point out a few likely results\u201d in I. This gives us the order in choice D.\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=TEAS%20English&prefill_Question+Number=5&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20TEAS%20English%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"TEAS_Online_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TEAS Online Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online TEAS prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the TEAS course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocpqs\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocvideos\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocflash\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmoney\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the TEAS online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the TEAS 7 exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/teas-test\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=teas-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'TEAS7 Course Click']);\">Start Your TEAS Online Course<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"TEAS_English_and_Language_Usage_Tips\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TEAS English and Language Usage Tips<\/h2>\n<p>As a nurse, it\u2019s crucial that you\u2019re able to communicate clearly and accurately. Even small mistakes can lead to big misunderstandings.<\/p>\n<p>To help you improve your English and communication skills and boost your confidence to conquer the test, check out this free TEAS English guide! This PDF is full of tips, tricks, and examples to help you apply what you learn.<\/p>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.7.0\/css\/all.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n<div class=\"multprint\">\r\n    <div class=\"pdf-item-large\">\r\n        <div class=\"image-container-large\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-academy.pressidium.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Conquer-the-TEAS-English-Section-with-Grammar-Spelling-and-Word-Analysis-Tips.pdf\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/TEAS-English-PDF-Cover.webp\" alt=\"TEAS English Tips PDF\" width=\"490.2\" height=\"750.88\" \/>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <button class=\"print-button-large\" aria-label=\"Print\" title=\"Print PDF\" onclick=\"printPDF('https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Conquer-the-TEAS-English-Section-with-Grammar-Spelling-and-Word-Analysis-Tips.pdf')\">\r\n                <span class=\"fas fa-print\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a class=\"pdfdownloadbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn-academy.pressidium.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Conquer-the-TEAS-English-Section-with-Grammar-Spelling-and-Word-Analysis-Tips.pdf\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pdfdownloadbutton-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.mometrix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/download-icon.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/><span class=\"pdfdownloadbutton-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Download English Tips&nbsp;PDF<\/span>\r\n  <span class=\"sr-only\">Download TEAS English Tips PDF<\/span>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"TEAS_English_Fact_Sheets\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>TEAS English Fact Sheets<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, all you need is a quick review to brush up on the basics.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our free TEAS English fact sheets below to get a refresher on things like nouns, verbs, interjections, adverbs, and more!<\/p>\n<div class=\"multprint\">\r\n    <div class=\"pdf-item-large\">\r\n        <div class=\"image-container-large\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-academy.pressidium.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEAS-7-English-Fact-Sheets.pdf\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEAS-English-Fact-Sheets-Cover-scaled.webp\" alt=\"TEAS English Fact Sheets PDF\" width=\"490.2\" height=\"750.88\" \/>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <button class=\"print-button-large\" aria-label=\"Print\" title=\"Print PDF\" onclick=\"printPDF('https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEAS-7-English-Fact-Sheets.pdf')\">\r\n                <span class=\"fas fa-print\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a class=\"pdfdownloadbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn-academy.pressidium.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/TEAS-7-English-Fact-Sheets.pdf\">\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pdfdownloadbutton-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.mometrix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/download-icon.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/><span class=\"pdfdownloadbutton-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Download Fact Sheets<\/span>\r\n  <span class=\"sr-only\">Download TEAS English Fact Sheets PDF<\/span>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">Who takes the TEAS?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Students who are interested in nursing and allied health programs<\/strong> take the TEAS exam to gain admission into the program. It\u2019s common for schools to require TEAS scores as a prerequisite, so students are encouraged to learn more about their program\u2019s eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the TEAS English and Language Usage exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The English &#038; Language Usage section contains <strong>37 questions<\/strong>, four of which are pretest questions which have no effect on your final score.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the TEAS English and Language Usage exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>Students will have <strong>37 minutes<\/strong> to complete the 37 questions on the English &#038; Language Usage section.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is a passing TEAS English and Language Usage score?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s common for the programs to require students to earn a total score of <strong>at least 60%-70%<\/strong>. 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