TEAS Reading Practice Test #4
What is the passage's main argument by the author?
Choice B is the best response since it concisely summarizes the passage's key points. Answer choice D offers a viewpoint not in the selection. Choice A only mentions one point from the selection instead of focusing on the main ideas. Even though answer choice C might be true, it doesn't match up with a point of view in the passage.
Which best reflects Sonja and Gabriela's relationship based on the memo above?
The tone of the article is one of mutual respect, so choice C is the right answer. We and us are used as collective pronouns by the author to imply that all parties are equally involved in this choice. Although the familiarity suggested by answer option B might be a factor, it seems unlikely that two Human Resources employees would decide to start a new site on their own.
Where is your final destination compared to where you started?
A is the right response. Visualizing the moves—one block left, three blocks up, and two blocks right—will help you to get the answer quickly. From west to east, the whole distance is one, and from south to north, the total distance is three.
Which of these is an opinion in the passage?
The right answer is D. Only this response option offers an opinion. Answer options A, B, and C are all mentioned in the paragraph, but they are all true.
Which conclusion is logical from the passage?
The right answer is A. Gandhi's hunger strike ended when the British modified their policy, implying that they did. There is no proof that Gandhi was unsuccessful B or that his supporters were "fiercely loyal" C. Gandhi would never employ violence, even as a last option, hence answer choice D seems appealing.
Which statement summarizes the passage?
The right choice is B. The right answer will likely include the term "spacesuit" and emphasize its significance, given that the text details the many parts of a spacesuit and their relevance. Answer D achieves this without adding additional information, unlike the others. The summary should only include information that is already in the passage.
Which term best reflects the author's view of the British rulers Gandhi rebelled against?
The right answer is A. The British government's control over India is described by the writer as "unfair." Choice D seems appealing, but the author does not argue that taxes are inherently evil; rather, he or she argues that the British are taxing the people of India unfairly. Answer choices B and C don't have anything to do with the British, so they are wrong.
When it comes to the use of film in the classroom, which of the following is the author's final conclusion?
Choice A is the right answer. The passage's main purpose is to show that films are a powerful educational tool. Answer option B might be true; however, it contradicts what the author really said. Answer option C is clearly denied by the paragraph, while answer choice D demonstrates a misunderstanding of the purpose of the chapter's discussion of "Saving Private Ryan."
Which of the following most accurately represents the author's intent?
Because the author discusses opening a new location in the first sentence, answer option A is right. In addition, she notes that "business has never been better," which contradicts answer option C, and that they have already conducted the required research to get ready for this expansion, which contradicts answer choice B.
What component of a spacesuit allows astronauts to breathe properly?
The right choice is B. As stated in the article's final paragraph, this system "contains the oxygen that astronauts breathe during a spacewalk."
Using the data provided, which of the following may be an appropriate order, from oldest to youngest?
The right choice is A. Three facts are provided:
(i) Eric is older than Ross (ii) Erin is older than Rosanna (iii) Rosanna is younger than Eric
Use the method of elimination to figure out what the right answer is.
A. Erin, Rosanna, Eric, Ross: WRONG, violates (iii)
B. Eric, Rosanna, Erin, Ross: WRONG, violates (ii)
C. Ross, Erin, Eric, Rosanna: WRONG, violates (i)
D. Eric, Ross, Erin, Rosanna: CORRECT
The first reference to the Terracotta Army in a book about China's first emperor is sought after by the reader. What should he or she search for?
The right response is C. The page numbers on which a certain term or phrase is used and discussed are included in an index.
Which paragraph describes how spacesuits avoid overheating?
The right choice is B. In the third paragraph, it is explained that the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment keeps astronauts cool during a spacewalk by running water through tubes on their bodies.
Which statement best expresses the author's perspective?
The purpose of the memo is to congratulate an employee on being named "Employee of the Year" because of their hard work. So, choice D the right answer. Choice C might be appealing, but the company is only rewarding Karla, not her whole team. If they cared about group work, she wouldn't get all the credit for what her team did.
This group-funding program has which unique benefit?
Answer choice B is right because the author says that "very rarely" someone gives money directly to someone in need (rather than to a charity). Answer options A and D are advantages of any gift, however option C isn't mentioned in the passage.
Which of the following best describes the term "versatile" as it is used in the passage?
The author uses the word "versatile" to describe films before listing all the ways in which they might be useful to students. Thus, something that may be utilized in a variety of ways is said to be versatile. None of the other answers are relevant.
Which best describes this text's structure?
Choice A is the right answer because the passage shows the steps an experimenter would take to use the scientific method.
Which passage statement is true?
Choice B is right because "11% growth" is quantitative data, so it is a fact. Answer options C and D are not based on facts; rather, they are based on opinions and qualitative assessments. Answer choice A could be true if we knew it, but the memo doesn't say anything about how good the parking spot is. You might think it's better because the parking spot is a prize, but that's just a guess, not a fact.
Which best represents Gandhi's portrayal by the author?
The author's use of "unfair," "discriminatory," and "unjust" shows that he views British rules over India during Gandhi's time negatively and Gandhi positively. The options are now limited to B or C. Even though the author uses biased language to criticize British policy, his observations of Gandhi are truthful and informative, making them objective.
Which of the following lines best explains how "Saving Private Ryan" may be utilized in the classroom?
The right answer is choice D. This is the only response that supports "Saving Private Ryan" in the classroom. Answer option A might fit in the paragraph, but it would oppose the question rather than support it. Answer options B and C don't specifically mention "Saving Private Ryan" in their responses.
Which statement describes the author's perspective?
The author emphasizes the value of the scientific method multiple times in the short passage, hence answer option C is the right one. The author never discusses answer option B and refutes answer choice D outright. The paragraph does not provide any support for answer option A either.