TEAS Reading Practice Test #5 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes "active reading"?

Accepted Answer

Engaging with the text by questioning, annotating, and predicting

Answer

Active reading is a purposeful, engaged approach that involves previewing, questioning the text, making predictions, annotating key ideas, and reviewing — rather than passively moving through words.

Question 2

A graph's x-axis shows months of the year, and the y-axis shows number of hospital admissions. Which type of graph would best show trends over time?

Accepted Answer

Line graph

Answer

Line graphs are best for showing changes and trends over time. Pie charts show parts of a whole. Bar graphs compare discrete categories. Scatter plots show correlations between two continuous variables.

Question 3

When the author of a persuasive essay acknowledges the opposing argument before refuting it, this technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Concession and rebuttal

Answer

Concession and rebuttal is a persuasive technique where the author acknowledges a valid point in the opposing argument (concession) before explaining why their own position is still stronger (rebuttal). It strengthens credibility.

Question 4

A passage states: "The new policy will undoubtedly save thousands of lives." The word "undoubtedly" is an example of:

Accepted Answer

An absolute claim that may reflect bias or overconfidence

Answer

Absolute words like "undoubtedly," "always," "never," and "certainly" should alert critical readers to potential overconfidence or bias. Complex issues rarely have certain outcomes, and such language can signal exaggerated claims.

Question 5

Which word part means "against" in the medical term "antibiotic"?

Accepted Answer

anti-

Answer

The prefix "anti-" means against or opposed to. "Bio" means life, and "-tic" is a suffix meaning relating to. So antibiotic literally means "against life" — specifically against bacterial life.

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TEAS Reading Practice Test #5 2