TEAS Reading Practice Test #3 2

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning in a reading passage?

Accepted Answer

Since all humans are mortal and Socrates is human, Socrates is mortal.

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All observed swans have been white; therefore, all swans must be white.

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I have seen rain follow dark clouds three times; it will rain again after dark clouds.

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Based on the trend in the data, the population will decline next year.

Question 2

What is the purpose of an "abstract" in a scientific article?

Accepted Answer

To give a brief overview of the study's purpose, methods, and findings

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To provide detailed methodology for replicating the study

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To list all references cited in the article

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To present the raw data collected during the study

Question 3

When an author uses statistics to support a claim, a critical reader should ask:

Accepted Answer

Whether the source, sample size, and methodology are credible

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Whether the statistics are written in a large, bold font

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Whether the statistics use round numbers that are easy to remember

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Whether the statistics appear in the introduction or conclusion

Question 4

A passage describes two different approaches to pain management. What text structure is the author using?

Accepted Answer

Compare and contrast

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Cause and effect

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Problem and solution

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Description

Question 5

What does the phrase "the author's tone" refer to?

Accepted Answer

The author's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice

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The loudness or quietness of the author's writing style

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The length and complexity of the author's sentences

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The number of examples the author uses

Question 6

If a passage is written in the first person ("I," "we"), what does this most likely indicate?

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The author is sharing a personal perspective or experience

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The text is an objective scientific report

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The text is describing another person's actions

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The author is addressing the reader directly in second person