TEAS Reading Practice Test Flashcards
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A passage states: 'The Amazon rainforest produces approximately 20% of the world's oxygen and is home to 10% of all species on Earth.' What is the main idea of this sentence?
Answer: The Amazon rainforest plays a critical role in global biodiversity and oxygen production.
The sentence highlights two key facts about the Amazon's global importance — oxygen production and species diversity — making option B the main idea. The other choices are either not stated or too narrow.
Which of the following best describes an author's purpose when writing an informational text about climate change risks?
Answer: To inform readers about the causes and potential consequences of climate change
Informational texts are written primarily to inform — presenting facts, explanations, and evidence. While an informational text may include persuasive elements, its core purpose is to educate the reader on the topic, in this case climate change risks.
Read this passage: 'Maria studied for her nursing exam every evening for three weeks. On the day of the test, she arrived early, felt calm, and answered each question methodically.' What inference can be drawn?
Answer: Maria's preparation likely contributed to her composure during the exam.
The passage links consistent studying (cause) with calm, methodical performance on exam day (effect). This supports the inference that her preparation contributed to her composure. No information supports the other answer choices.
Which context clue strategy would best help a reader determine the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous' in the sentence: 'Smartphones are ubiquitous; you can find them in every home, office, and restaurant'?
Answer: Example clue — examples given after the word clarify its meaning
The sentence provides examples ('every home, office, and restaurant') after the semicolon, illustrating what 'ubiquitous' means (present everywhere). This is an example clue. The sentence does not offer a direct definition, synonym, or antonym.
A nursing student reads the following: 'Despite the medication's efficacy in clinical trials, some physicians remain cautious due to limited long-term safety data.' The word 'efficacy' most likely means:
Answer: Effectiveness
The contrast set up by 'despite' indicates that the medication performed well in trials, while caution remains due to safety concerns. 'Efficacy' in a clinical context means effectiveness or the ability to produce the desired result, which fits the contrast.
A passage has three paragraphs: the first describes symptoms of dehydration, the second explains physiological causes, and the third outlines prevention strategies. Which text structure does this passage use?
Answer: Problem and solution
The passage moves from identifying a problem (dehydration symptoms and causes) to offering a solution (prevention strategies). This fits the problem-and-solution text structure. Cause and effect might apply to one section, but the overall arc is problem → solution.