Reading ATI TEAS Smartprep
If a reader were looking for information on the history of hospitals in the United States, which of the following is why it would be useful to seek multiple data sources? A. Because library media specialists would not be able to help them with this type of research B. Because the topic is historical, and information will be difficult to find C. So they can have different perspectives to form an understanding of the material D. So they can have enough time to complete their research
C. So they can have different perspectives to form an understanding of the material
My grandfather said little. When he first came in he kissed me and spoke kindly to me, but he was not demonstrative. I felt at once his deliberateness and personal dignity, and was a little in awe of him. The thing one immediately noticed about him was his beautiful, crinkly, snow-white beard. I once heard a missionary say it was like the beard of an Arabian sheik. His bald crown only made it more impressive. Which of the following details from the passage helps you infer the meaning of the word "demonstrative?" A. "My grandfather said little." B. "I... was a little in awe of him." C. "His bald crown only made it more impressive." D. ".... he kissed me and spoke kindly to me."
A. "My grandfather said little."
The cost of college today is too high for many Americans. College students today face an entirely new financial burden compared to that faced by previous generations. The median income has risen slightly since the 1970s, but the cost of tuition at a private university today is about three times higher. Moreover, while only about 25% of jobs in the 1970s required a college degree, a study by Georgetown University showed that over 60% of jobs today require a college degree, and that figure is only rising . Many students who are able to obtain scholarships to pay for their education, but this option is not available to all students who need it. College can be a very emotionally demanding time for students. Increasing employer demand are resulting in an entire generation in debt or unemployed. Politicians should make lowering the cost of college tuition part of their platforms. Which of the following statements is Cassandra's claim? A. "The cost of college today is too high for many Americans." B. "The median income has risen slightly since the 1970s, but the cost of tuition at a private university today is about three times higher." C. "College can be very emotionally demanding time for
A. "The cost of college today is too high for many Americans."
What you now know as power yoga first was introduced in the United States in the 1980s. One teacher, who studied vigorous yoga in India, decided to teach a strengthening class to American runners. She called it "stretching and strengthening for athletes" because she figured no one would take her class otherwise. Back then, yoga was all about gentle stretches- simply lying down, stretching, and breathing. After six months in her class, the students were told they had been doing yoga all the time. They didn't believer her. Her classes were later renamed "power yoga." Which of the following lines from the passage supports the conclusion that runners and other athletes became comfortable with the new type of yoga that had been introduced in the United States? A. 'Her classes were later renamed 'power yoga.'" B. "They didn't believer her." C. "One teacher.... decided to teach a strengthening class to American runners." D. "Back then, yoga was all about gentle stretches..."
A. 'Her classes were later renamed 'power yoga.'"
It was snowing slightly, almost imperceptibly, as we started on our walk. Which of the following words defines "imperceptibly" as it is used in the example above? A. Barley B. Aggressively C. Eagerly D. Artfully
A. Barley
An argument is made that children should not be given allowances. Which of the following statements offered as evidence would be considered irrelevant? A. Fifty years ago, giving children allowances of a quarter per week was quite common. B. Children given allowances tend to show less incentive to work in the future C. Caretakers often given their children an allowance without discussing how to manage their funds D. Children retain more information when they are taught about finances in school
A. Fifty years ago, giving children allowances of a quarter per week was quite common.
"MR. JAMES DUFFY lived in Chapelizod because he wished to live as far as possible from the city of which he was a citizen and because he found all the other suburbs of Dublin mean, modern and pretentious." Which of the following can you conclude about James Duffy based on this description? A. He is someone who prefers to be alone B. He is frightened of social situations C. He believes himself to be inferior to the people in the other suburbs of Dublin D. He appreciates the suburbs as opposed to the city
A. He is someone who prefers to be alone
The following was dictated by the test subject to the researcher: When I first saw the student in the video, he was dressed in a hoodie sweatshirt, sunglass, and headphones. My first impression was that he was being disrespectful of the setting and situation. However, his attire in conjunction with what was transpiring opened up a new dimension of meaning for me that made me question my initial observation. I didn't think the student would have any trouble standing up for himself, but he was, in fact, at the mercy of the principal and the teacher in the situation. On the first page of the transcript, in the first paragraph, the student clearly states, 'I'm not breaking any rules of the dress code." In the student's eyes, he was humiliated in public by the teacher's reaction to his attire. He was made to feel powerless through the words spoken to him (the teacher's and the principal's) and through body language (the teacher's hand on him). in the end, it was as if the student was saying, "Fine, I'll play by your rules, but you are not going to strip me of my self-respect." Which of the following is an example of implicit information? A. My first impression was that he was being disrespe
A. My first impression was that he was being disrespectful of the setting and situation.
Which of the following contains an example of a simile? A. This suited her better than anything else, but it was not good for her, and she grew pale, heavy-eyes, and listless, though Aunt Plenty gave her iron enough to make a cooking-stove, and Aunt Peace petted her like a poodle. B. Aunt Plenty had even allowed Rose to rummage in her great china closet- a spicy retreat, rich in all the "goodies" that children love- but Rose seemed to care little for these toothsome temptations, and when that hope failed, Aunt Plenty gave up in despair. C. Then, both old ladies put their heads together and picked out the model child of the neighborhood to come and play with their niece. D. "It is a mockingbird. Where is it?"
A. This suited her better than anything else, but it was not good for her, and she grew pale, heavy-eyes, and listless, through Aunt Plenty gave her iron enough to make a cooking-stove, and Aunt Peace petted her like a poodle.
"North of Bostons is Elizabeth Elo's debut novel, and to me is a real winner. It certainly held my interest and I found that, at times, I was unable to put the book down. Pirio Kasparov, heir to a very successful perfume buisness which her Russian immigrant parents founded, is our protagonist. She is a gritty, smart, and complex woman. When Pirio's mother died, the girl was just 10 years old. Her deceased mother's will stipulates that when Pirio turns 21 years old, she will inherit her mother's share of the extremely wealthy business, Inessa Mark, Inc. and that if she wants full ownership, the company would revert to her upon her eccentric father's death. Pirio has joined the company where she works as "CEO in training." Scent permeates much of the novel-- the scent of perfume, ambergris, herbs, flowers, etc. And the smells of the seas also play an important part in the author's descriptive passages." Which of the following words are examples of implicit information? A) gritty, smart and complex B) Scents are described in great detail C) eccentric father's death D) Certainly held my interest
B) Scents are described in great detail
"There was, until a year ago, a very grimy-looking shop near Seven Dials, over which, in weather-worn yellow lettering, the name "C. Cave, Naturalist and Dealer of Antiquities," was inscribed. The contents of its windows were curiously variegated. They comprised some elephant tusks and imperfect set of chessmen, beads and weapons, a box of eyes, two skulls of tigers and one human, several moth-eaten stuffed monkeys (one holding a lamp), an old fashioned cabinet, a flyblown ostrich egg or so, some fishing-tackle, and an extraordinarily dirty, empty glass fish tank. There was also, at the moment the story begins, a mass of crystal, worked into the shape of an egg and brilliantly polished. " Which of the following can the reader infer about the story based on the explicit evidence provided by the narrator? A) The owner of the antique store was quite wealthy B) The crystal shaped egg will be an important detail in the story C) The crystal shaped egg will be stolen from the store D) The owner of the shop is a hunter.
B) The crystal shaped egg will be an important detail in the story
Learning to play the piano is very much like learning to play the guitar. At first glance, the piano looks like a piece of equipment made of wood with black and white pieces that produce sounds when pressed down. If you press more than one white or black piece at a time in a variety of combinations, a chord is created. Those cords, when assembled in a particular order, create another sound that is melody to a piece of music. However, it is the strings inside the piano that are the foundation of the sounds being made, which is the same as on a guitar. The names of the strings on a guitar follow the same patter as those of a piano. Those strings can be played either individually or in conjunction with other strings to form chords, just as on a guitar. Personally, I think playing the guitar is much easier. The main idea of this paragraph is "Learning to play the piano is very much like learning to play the guitar." Which of the following evidence is provided to support this main idea? A. "At first glance, the piano looks like a piece of equipment made of wood with black and white pieces that produce sounds when pressed down up." B. "However, it is the strings inside the piano that are th
B. "However, it is the strings inside the piano that are the foundation of the sounds being made, which is the same as on a guitar."
In which of the following ways might a film treat a theme related to powerlessness in a way that a book or painting might not? A. A film could treat the theme of powerlessness more seriously B. A film could used camera angles to highlight powerlessness C. A film could demonstrate powerlessness through a longer running time D. A film uses actors who can actually demonstrate their powerlessness
B. A film could used camera angles to highlight powerlessness
Melina is a court clerk for a judge who has asked her to use words with less negative connotations in her writing. For example, Melina has used the words "outrageous", "pushy" and "lying". Which of the following sets of words could Melina have used instead? A. Heinous, aggressive, manipulating B. Implausible, assertive, untruthful C. Angry, strong, fibbing D. Inside, funny, gadget
B. Implausible, assertive, untruthful
Imagine someone is gathering information about a new weight loss drug. They already researched how the new drug is supposed to work and found information about a drug trial that was conducted. Which of the following described data the researcher should look for in the drug trial results? A. The names of the participants B. The amount of weight lost by the participants C. The number of times the participants stopped used the drug D. The length of time it took to develop the drug before the trail began
B. The amount of weight lost by the participants
And this is Dorlcote Mill. I must stand a minute or two here on the bridge and look at it, though the clouds are threatening, and it is far on in the afternoon. Even in this lifeless time of departing February it is pleasant to look at- perhaps the chill, damp season adds a charm to the trimly kept, comfortable dwelling- house, as old as the elms and chestnuts that shelter it from the northern blast. The stream is brimful now, and lies high in this little withy plantation, and half drowns the grassy fringe of the croft in front of the house. As I look at the full stream, the vivid grass, the delicate bright-green powder softening the outline of the great trunks and branches that gleam from under the bare purple boughs, I am in love with moistness, and envy the white ducks that are dripping their heads far into the water here among the withes, unmindful of the awkward appearance they make in the drier world about. What does the author mean by the phrase "though the clouds are threatening?" A. The clouds intend to take some kind of hostile action against the narrator. B. The clouds are dark and could indicate that a storm is coming C. The narrator is angry at the clouds for being so da
B. The clouds are dark and could indicate that a storm is coming
Which of the following is true about paraphrasing a multi-paragraph text? A. The reader should skim the text to paraphrase the gist of it. B. The reader should simplify the ideas using their own words. C. The reader should capture all the repetition from the text in the paraphrase. D. The reader should use the same level of vocabulary as used in the text.
B. The reader should simplify the ideas using their own words.
Which of the following is true about themes? A. They are usually the same across cultures B. They can reveal information about a specific culture C. They are usually stated explicitly in a work of art D. They are the same as a story's plot
B. They can reveal information about a specific culture
Pomeranians, which today typically weigh between 4 and 7 pounds, descended from much larger dogs from the Arctic region. They are named for the Pomerania area of Central Europe and are descended from the spitz, which is German for "sharp point". It is interesting to note that during the sinking of the Titanic two Pomeranian dogs survived. Queen Victoria famously owned an especially small Pomeranian, and this is how the small variety became most popular. Just during the queen's lifetime, the size of the breed decreased by half. The queen also had a number of collies and spaniels during her reign. Most Poms are friendly and playful, but they can become aggressive towards other dogs. You may notice that other small dogs have this tendency too. Today, Poms are among the most popular breed of dogs in the United States." Which of the following sentences contains information relevant to the main idea of the passage? A)It is interesting to note that during the sinking of the Titanic, two Pomeranian dogs survived. B) You may have noticed that other small dogs have this tendency too. C) They are named for the Pomerania area of Central Europe and are descended from the Spitz D) The queen also had
C) They are named for the Pomerania area of Central Europe and are descended from the Spitz
The cost of college today is too high for many Americans. College students today face an entirely new financial burden compared to that faced by previous generations. The median income has risen slightly since the 1970s, but the cost of tuition at a private university today is about three times higher. Moreover, while only about 25% of jobs in the 1970s required a college degree, a study by Georgetown University showed that over 60% of jobs today require a college degree, and that figure is only rising . Many students who are able to obtain scholarships to pay for their education, but this option is not available to all students who need it. College can be a very emotionally demanding time for students. Increasing employer demand are resulting in an entire generation in debt or unemployed. Politicians should make lowering the cost of college tuition part of their platforms. Which of the following statements offers evidence that is not relevant to Cassandra's claim? A. 'the median income has risen slightly since the 1970s, but the cost of tuition at a private university today is about three times higher." B. "While only about 25% of jobs in the 1970s, require a college degree, a study
C. "College can be very emotionally demanding time for students."
Which of the following might be considered a universal theme? A. The loss of a pet produces deep grief B. it is unwise to trust strangers C. Adulthood is challenging D. Rebelling against authority is sometimes necessary
C. Adulthood is challenging
The Squire was contemplating the morning. It was balmy and tranquil, the vagrant breezes were laden with the odor of flowers, the murmur of bees was in the air, there was everywhere that suggestion of repose that summer woodlands bring to the sense, and the vague, pleasurable melancholy that such a time and such a surroundings inspire. Which of the following can you conclude about the Squire's thoughts based on the description of the morning? A. He feels overwhelmed and uncomfortable by being out in nature B. He finds summer days somewhat oppressive and exhausting C. He wants to spend the day outside in his surroundings D. He probably will not set out into later in the afternoon
C. He wants to spend the day outside in his surroundings
Which of the following describes a key point? A. It rephrases the main idea. B. It is the main idea the author is expressing about the topic. C. It provides support for the main idea. D. It provides a digression from the topic.
C. It provides support for the main idea.
Which of the following can you predict about the topic of this article based on the title "In Towering Redwood Trees, an Abundance of Tiny, Unseen Life?" A. Microscopic life is slowly leading to the destruction of giant redwood trees B. One can never truly know what grows on giant redwood trees C. Many different microscopic plants and animals grow on giant redwood trees D. There is proof that giant redwoods are the largest trees on earth
C. Many different microscopic plants and animals grow on giant redwood trees
Supposed an author argued that anti-aging medications would be detrimental to society as a whole. Which of the following statements would weaken this argument? A. Anti- aging medications will likely only benefit the rich, which would create an even larger disparity between classes B. Affordable anti- aging medications would mean that a larger percentage of people would take them, leading to overpopulation C. Studies have shown that certain anti- aging medications could strengthen the immune system D. Our bodies might become addicted to anti-aging medications, and we would be unable to function without them
C. Studies have shown that certain anti- aging medications could strengthen the immune system
Wearing contact lenses has many advantages for the person wearing them. They offer a somewhat carefree attitude while wearing them as opposed to wearing glasses. They also allow the person wearing them to leave a greater variety of sunglasses to choose from. Sunglasses can be purchased for anywhere from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. Personally, I would never spend more than the drugstore price of $16.00. I've lost too many pairs, and it is simply not worth the investment. Contact lenses also allow a person to engage in more sports by allowing a greater range of peripheral vision. What is the topic of the paragraph?
Contact lenses
"I remember going to the British Museum one day to read up the treatment for some slight ailment of which I had a touch--- hay fever, I fancy it was. I got down the book and read all I came to read; and then, in an unthinking moment, I idyll turned the leaves, and began to indolently study diseases, generally. I forget which was the first distemper I plunged into-- some fearful devastating scourge, I know-- and before I had glanced half down the list of "premonitory symptoms" it was borne in upon me that I had fairly got it. I sat for awhile, frozen with horror; and then, listlessness in despair, I again turned over the pages. I came to typhoid fever-- read the symptoms--discovered I had typhoid fever, must have had it for months without knowing it-- wondered what else I got; turned up St. Vitus's Dance-- found, as I expected, that I had too, ---- began to get interested in the case and determined to sift it to the bottom, and so started alphabetically-- read up ague, and learnt that I was sickening for it, and that acute stage would commence in about fortnight. Bright's disease, I was relieved to find, I had only in modified form, and, so far as that was concerned, I might live for year
D) The narrator is a hypochondriac, convinced that he has very disease he reads about.
"Lucy thought she had never seen anything more beautiful; but Miss Lavish, with a shriek of dismay, dragged her forward, declaring that they were out of the path now by at least a mile. The hour was approaching at which the continental breakfast begins, or rather ceases, to tell, and the ladies bought some hot chestnut paste out of a little shop, because it looked so typical. It tasted partly of the paper in which it was wrapped, partly of hair oil, partly of the great unknown. But it gave them strength to drift into another Piazza, large and dusty, on the farther side of which rose a black and white façade of surpassing ugliness." What can you conclude about the women in the passage? A) They wished they had stayed home B) They are thrilled to be in their exotic locale C) They are in an unfamiliar place D) They are trying to experience as much as they can
D) They are trying to experience as much as they can
The cost of college today is too high for many Americans. College students today face an entirely new financial burden compared to that faced by previous generations. The median income has risen slightly since the 1970s, but the cost of tuition at a private university today is about three times higher. Moreover, while only about 25% of jobs in the 1970s required a college degree, a study by Georgetown University showed that over 60% of jobs today require a college degree, and that figure is only rising . Many students who are able to obtain scholarships to pay for their education, but this option is not available to all students who need it. College can be a very emotionally demanding time for students. Increasing employer demand are resulting in an entire generation in debt or unemployed. Politicians should make lowering the cost of college tuition part of their platforms. Which of the following statements demonstrates Cassandra's use of a rhetorical devise to sway her audience? A. "College students today face an entirely new financial burden compared to that faced by previous generations." B. "The median income has risen slightly since the 1970s, but the cost of tuition at a private
D. "Increasing tuition costs combines with increasing employer demand are resulting in an entire generation in debt or unemployed."
The following study stemmed from a simple question: "What motivates young males to read a particular book?" Is it a matter of gender identity? Are they making a claim to their masculinity/ Or is it simply about interests- football, wrestling, basketball, and all things that are scary and surreal? As a teacher of reading, I know motivation plays a significant role in a child's reading ability and, consequently, future success. For educators, it is common knowledge to use materials that are interesting to students while incorporating state standards, benchmarks, and curricula. After weighing the many variables, the following study was designed to try to answer these questions as they pertain to a group of fifth-grade males. Which of the following the topic of this paragraph? A. "Is it a matter of gender identity?" B. "Or is it simply about interests- football, wrestling, basketball, and all things that are scary or surreal?" C. "After weighing the many variables, the following study was designed to try to answer these questions as they pertain to a group of fifth-grade males." D. "The following study stemmed from a simple question; 'What motivates young males to read a particular book?'"
D. "The following study stemmed from a simple question; 'What motivates young males to read a particular book?'"
Fatima is reading an essay on a particular mosaic that was discovered in the Roman city of Pompeii, Italy. She decides that her purpose in reading is to find out exactly what technique was used to fix the pieces of mosaic in the wall. Which of these sections in the essay should she concentrate on to find this information? A. Excavation report: June 1978-April 1979 B. Symbolism in the Pompeii Mosaics C. "Worm Work": The Construction of a Mosaic D. Appendix: Discarded and Broken Tiles and fragments
D. "Work Work": The Construction of a Mosaic
Of the following, why might two different visual artists express a theme about parenthood differently? A. Because the theme of parenthood is a particularly serious one B. because visual art is the most powerful way to express a theme C. Because visual artists are unable to express universal themes as well as other artists D. Because not every artist interprets parenthood the same way
D. Because not every artist interprets parenthood the same way
In which of the following ways do both print and nonprint sources express themes? A. Length of work B. Lighthearted approaches C. Camera angles D. Prominence of ideas
D. Prominence of ideas
There is a massive demand in the United States for animal shelters, but there is no unified system for organizing and funding them. In 2016, it was estimated that 78 million dogs and 85.5 million cats were kept as companion animals in the United States. Around 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters every year. Unfortunately, 1.5 million animals are put to death in shelters every year, although this tendency is in decline. The leading cause of the decline is the increasing success of animal adoption. 3..2 million sheltered animals are adopted each year. Because shelters play a central role in animal care, protection, and adoption, it is important that they are well-funded and regulated. The term "animal shelter" covers a variety of insinuations with different needs, capabilities, and characteristics. Municipal animal shelters are services provided by governments and are paid for out of municipal budgets. These shelters tend to have focus on protecting humans from animals and vice versa. Because they are targeted for budget cuts and must resort to charity and private financing to make budgets can be cut, they duty of these are agencies to take in any and all stray and endangered an
D. Though there is a major need for shelters, there is no organized system or reliable funding for the care of stray animals in the U.S.
How can a reader use boldfaced text within the body of a document? A. To identify titles B. To find instances of strong emotion C. To find footnotes D. To find terms emphasized in the text
D. To find terms emphasized in the text
Which of the following data would be best expressed on a pie chart? A. The amount of snow received over a year, month by month B. The test scores of a practice test and retest of two different classes C. The population growth in a city over a period of 10 years D. What portion of a person's week is spent on reading, watching TV and using a computer
D. What portion of a person's week is spent on reading, watching TV and using a computer
The huge box that was delivered to my office contained a monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard. Which of the following definitions of the word "monitor" is used in the sentence above? a. A computer screen b. an instrument used to observe things c. a raised section of roof d. a loudspeaker
a. a computer screen