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The spaces between the ribs are known as ------- spaces; they contain the  ------------- veins. Which of the following words is the best choice for the blanks in the sentence?  

A. Intravenous, Intrathoracic

B. Intracostal, Suprathoracic

C. Intercostal, Intercostal

D. Intervenous, Superficial

Answer Explanation:

 

The spaces between the ribs are known as intercostal spaces; they contain the intercostal veins.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Language

  • Q #1: Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

    A. The handle was lose and could of fallen off at any moment..

    B. The handle was loose and could of fallen off at any moment.

    C. The handle was lose and could have fallen off at any moment.

    D. The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.

    Answer Explanation

    Choice A: "lose" is incorrect; it should be "loose," which means not firmly or tightly fixed in place. Additionally, "could of" is incorrect; it should be "could have."

    Choice B: "could of" is incorrect; it should be "could have."

    Choice C: "lose" is incorrect; it should be "loose," and "could of" is incorrect; it should be "could have."

    Choice D: This sentence is grammatically correct. "loose" is the correct spelling, and "could have" is the proper form when expressing possibility.

  • Q #2: Which of the following is a compound sentence?

    A. I don’t like to run or swim

    B. He ran, but she ran faster

    C. He will not run today

    D. Swimming is extremely fun

    Answer Explanation

  • Q #3: Which of the following is a complete sentence?  

    A. When I was young and loved going for runs in the park.

    B. I walked all three dogs around the park this morning.

    C. Running through the park before breakfast

    D. Walking with a limp as a result of the thorn

    Answer Explanation

    It contains all three components of a sentence which is noun, subject and the object.