Cisco
CompTIA
ISC
EC-Council
EXIN
Fortinet
ITIL
Juniper
Microsoft
VMware
Avaya
SAP
Google
NVIDIA
Salesforce
Amazon
Palo Alto Networks
ISC2
Splunk
ServiceNow
All Vendors
  2. Home
  3. Exams
  4. Test Prep
  5. TEAS Section 4: Sentence Completion

Test Prep TEAS Section 4: Sentence Completion Exam
Test of Essential Academic Skills - Sentence Completion (Page 2 )

Updated On: 30-Jan-2026
Page 2 of 33
PDF with 160 Questions

Read the passage and correct the number 1 underlined words or phrases.

Danny and Carla (1) were being married for two years. For (2) there honeymoon, they (3) had gone to the Grand Cayman Island for a nice, relaxing vacation at a luxury beach resort. But their honeymoon turned out to be anything but relaxing.

When (4) they were arriving at the airport, they hailed a taxi. The taxi driver strapped the suitcases to the top of the car and sped off towards the resort. Along the way, the taxi driver swerved (5) to avoid hit a cat on the road. This caused (6) Carla' suitcase to fly off the car and crash in the road. Her clothes, shoes, and personal items (7) had flown everywhere. She yelled (8) anger at the driver to stop immediately. Danny and Carla rushed out of the cab to gather her belongings. Once they collected everything they (9) can find, they started again for the resort. When they finally arrived, the driver charged them for the time spent collecting the things on the road. Irate, Danny made sure not to tip him. Exhausted, Danny and Carla checked into their room.

When they got to the room, they noticed they did not have a beachfront view as they (10) had been promised. They were also in a smoking room even though they had requested a non-smoking room. Danny asked to switch rooms, but the concierge (11) apollageticaly replied that they were booked for the rest of the week. (12) "Its a popular week for tourists, sir," she replied. Nothing (13) could be done.

Danny, (14) that was trying to stay positive, told Carla not to worry. As long as they kept the windows open, the smell of cigarettes would not be (15) to much of a bother. The next day, they (16) waked up early to fish and then go to the beach. They walked (17) at the beach and found a small table, two chairs, and a large umbrella. Then, they rented a boat to fish. Carla caught only one fish, but Danny (18) catched several fishes. When they got back, they took a nap on the beach. They finally felt peaceful.

A few minutes later, a large family with six kids took a space right next to them. The kids were loud. Some of the kids were arguing, while some ran around squealing in delight. Danny and Carla were unable to sleep, so Danny suggested they (19) went for a walk together. Not paying attention to where they were walking, Carla suddenly jumped up and screamed in agony. She had stepped on a jellyfish and (20) had got stung. She was in pain and couldn't walk, so Danny (21) had carried her all the way back to the room.

Back (22) into the room, Danny (23) realizing they had left their things at the beach. Just as he was about to get them, it started to (24) poor. Danny hoped the umbrella would keep their things dry, but the wind (25) was knocked the umbrella over and everything (26) were soaked. Their books, phones, and wallet (27) was ruinned. To make matters worse, the rain didn't stop.

Two days (28) went by. They had to stay in their smelly room, Carla was still in pain, and Danny was in a bad mood. Needless to say, they (29) gone home early. They thought they might be able to get their money back from the travel agent, but that was also (30) unsuccessfull.

  1. were been married
  2. no change
  3. were married
  4. have been married

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The correct verb tense in this sentence is the present perfect because it refers to a state of being that began in the past (they got married) but is not yet finished (they are still married).



Some of the perpetrators even foul mouth the voters and asked them to leave.

  1. even may be foulmouthed the voters and asked them to leave.
  2. even foulmouthed the voters and asked them to leave.
  3. even foul mouths the voters and asked them to leave.
  4. even will foul mouth the voters and asked them to leave.

Answer(s): B



They snatched the ballot papers and threw them along the narrow lane when the school is located, in full view of the public.

  1. narrow lane when the school is located
  2. narrow lane where the school is located
  3. narrow lane what the school is located
  4. narrow lane how the school is located
  5. narrow lane which the school is located

Answer(s): B



A four-year-old girl had a fatal end; she allegedly drowned in a small pond here on Monday.

  1. A four-year-old girl had a fatal end; she allegedly drowned in a small pond
  2. A four-year-old girl had a fatal end, as she allegedly drowned in a small pond
  3. A four-year-old girl had a fatal end, when she allegedly drowned in a small pond
  4. A four-year-old girl had a fatal end, and allegedly drowned in a small pond
  5. A four-year-old girl had a fatal end. But allegedly drowned in a small pond

Answer(s): C



The campaign is focusing on awareness and prevention as many as early detection and treatment.

  1. awareness and prevention as many as early detection
  2. awareness and prevention as much as early detection
  3. awareness and prevention as more as early detection
  4. awareness and prevention as most as early detection
  5. awareness and prevention as early detection

Answer(s): B



Viewing page 2 of 33
Viewing questions 6 - 10 out of 160 questions



Post your Comments and Discuss Test Prep TEAS Section 4: Sentence Completion exam prep with other Community members:

Join the TEAS Section 4: Sentence Completion Discussion