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THEA Cheat Sheet 2026

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130 questions
300 min time limit
65.00% to pass
  1. Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier? โ†’ After studying all night, Maria finally understood the concept.
  2. What is the y-intercept of the equation y = 3x - 7? โ†’ -7
  3. A circle has a radius of 7 cm. What is its approximate area? (Use ฯ€ โ‰ˆ 3.14) โ†’ 153.86 cmยฒ
  4. Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice? โ†’ She studied hard, she passed the exam.
  5. What additional component does the Writing section include beyond multiple-choice questions? โ†’ An essay
  6. In reading comprehension, an inference is best described as: โ†’ A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning, not explicitly stated
  7. Which of the following is an example of a logical fallacy that weakens an essay argument? โ†’ Ad hominem (attacking the person rather than the argument)
  8. In the THEA Writing essay, scorers primarily evaluate which of the following? โ†’ Effective development of a central idea with supporting details
  9. What is the mean of the data set: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50? โ†’ 30
  10. Which of the following alterations would help the second paragraph's ideas to flow more naturally? โ†’ Place Part 9 after Part 11.
  11. Which of the following is a common exemption from the THEA Test requirement? โ†’ Scoring above a set threshold on the SAT or ACT
  12. Which of the following words is a synonym for 'meticulous'? โ†’ Thorough
  13. Evaluate: 3 + 4 ร— (2ยฒ - 1) รท 3 โ†’ 7
  14. Which sentence correctly uses a colon? โ†’ She had three goals: to graduate, to travel, and to find a job.
  15. Which of the following should be substituted for the word in Part 4 of the first paragraph that is highlighted? โ†’ thinks
  16. The perimeter of a square is 36 inches. What is the length of one side? โ†’ 9 inches
  17. Which of the following best describes the THEA Test's purpose? โ†’ Measure college readiness in core academic skills
  18. A word's connotation refers to: โ†’ The emotional associations or implied meaning beyond the literal definition
  19. What distinctions between sociologists and psychologists may be drawn from the selection? โ†’ Psychologists focus more on individuals than do sociologists.
  20. Which writing mode is MOST appropriate for a THEA essay prompt asking you to argue a position? โ†’ Persuasive/Argumentative
  21. An essay prompt that asks you to 'analyze' requires you to: โ†’ Break a subject into parts and explain how they relate to the whole
  22. Which sentence uses an adjective or adverb correctly? โ†’ The athlete ran swiftly around the track.
  23. Which Texas state agency oversees the THEA Test? โ†’ Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
  24. How many multiple-choice questions are on the Mathematics section of the THEA Test? โ†’ 48
  25. The third paragraph's substance reveals the author's conviction that: โ†’ social movements are able to influence the political process.
  26. Which word means 'to make less severe or harsh'? โ†’ Mitigate
  27. What should the conclusion paragraph of a THEA essay do? โ†’ Restate the thesis in new words and summarize key points
  28. Solve the system of equations: x + y = 10 and x - y = 4 โ†’ x = 7, y = 3
  29. Which expression represents 'five less than three times a number n'? โ†’ 3n - 5
  30. What does it mean when a reading passage presents an 'objective' viewpoint? โ†’ The passage is based on facts without personal bias
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