ATI TEAS 7 READING LATEST VERSION At first, the woman's contractions were only intermittent , so the nurse had trouble determining how far her labor had progressed. Which of the following is the definition for the underlined word? a. frequent b. irregular c. painful d. dependable ANSWER B. irregular Fearful that the patron might burn himself, Edith made sure to say, "Hot plate, sir" when she set the dish on his table. The use of bold font in the text above indicates which of the following? a. dialogue b. emphasis c. thoughts d. anger ANSWER b. emphasis Students who pursue a degree in a humanities discipline (e.g., English, history, philosophy, art, film studies) often have difficulty finding work after graduation. Which of the following does the abbreviation "e.g." stand for? ANSWER correct ANSWERs d The guide words at the top of a dictionary page are needs and negotiate. Which of the following words is an entry on this page? a. needle b. neigh c. neglect