teas-v practice questions

What is 300 inches in feet?

25 feet explanation: 300 in * (1ft/12in) =25ft.

Jericho needs to answer 50 questions on a test. After 30 minutes, he has answered 15 questions. At this point, what part of the test has he completed? Express the answer in fraction, decimal and percentage.

3/10, 0.3, and 30% explanation: 15/30 = 3/10 3/10 = 0.30 0.30* 100%=30%

Enzymes are ____ that work best at ____ pH or temperature. A. biological catalysts, optimum B. organic catalysts, minimum C. inorganic catalysts, maximun D. chemical substances, moderate

A

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), which is responsible for maturation of follicles in the ovary, is produced by which gland in the body? a. anterior lobe of pituitary gland b. ovary c. posterior lobe of pituitary gland d. corpus luteum

A

Of the following taxomic ranks, which is the most narrow and specific? A. Species B. Kingdom C. Order D. Family

A

Over and done may be combined to form a compound word. What is the proper way to create this compound word? A. Overdone B. Over-done C. Doneover D. Done-over

A

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive disorder. Knowing this information, what are the chances a child will not be a carrier if both of his parents are carriers? A. 25% B. 0% C. 50% D. 100%

A

The volume of air that remains present in the lungs even after forceful expiration/exhalation, is called__ and is about __litres. A. Residual volume, 1.5 litres B. Tidal volume, 5 litres C. Vital volume, 2 litres D. Residual volume, 0.5 litres

A

Which of the following words belongs in the space below? Tiffany, Arlena, and Jane worked as a team for ____ senior project. A. Their B. They're C. There D. Ther

A

Which subject and verb combination best completes this sentence? The children's ____ ____ upset by the poor timing of parent-teacher conferences. A. parents, were B. teachers, grows C. classes, became D. ball, were

A

Why does the human eye perceive a red colored dress as the color red? A. The molecules of the dress do not absorb red light wavelengths. B. The molecules of the dress absorb green and blue light wavelengths. C. A red dress will primarily absorb red light wavelengths. D.A red dress will not absorb light wavelengths from non-red colors.

A

Which structure is not considered a part of the rib cage? A. The lumbar vertebrae B. The thoracic vertebrae C. Costal cartilage D. Sternum

A Explanation: The lumber vertebrae are found in the lower back and are not considered part of the rib cage.

If Maria left a $10.16 tip on a breakfast that cost $86.89, approximately what percentage was the tip? A. 12% B. 17% C. 25% D. 31%

A. 12% The easiest way to answer this question is to round the numbers. Let's say the tip is $10 and the total was $87. $10/$87 = approximately 11%. (A) is the closest answer to our approximation.

How many imperial gallons are there in 1,400 liters? Note: 1 kiloliter = 220 imperial gallons A. 308 B. 3080 C. 30800 D. 308000

A. 308 There are 1,000 liters in 1 kiloliter: 1,400 liters = 1.4 kiloliters. 1.4 x 220 = 308 imperial gallons

What degrees Fahrenheit is it at 30 degrees Celsius? Note: °F = (°C * 9/5) + 32 A. 86 B. 89 C. 92 D. 95

A. 86 °F = (°C * 9/5) + 32 °F = (30 * 9/5) + 32 °F = 54 + 32 °F = 86

During photosynthesis, which two compounds are combined to create the output of glucose and oxygen? A. Carbon dioxide and water B. Carbon dioxide and bicarbonate C. Bicarbonate and water D. Carbon dioxide and multiple alkaline substances

A. Carbon dioxide and water

The sentence below is an example of what common mistake in sentence structure? Sarah and Tommy danced at the wedding, Sarah's mom took pictures. A. Comma splice B. Compound sentence C. Sentence Fragment D. Run-on sentence

A. Comma splice

Which of the following is an example of correct pronoun-antecedent agreement? A. Johnny Depp is frequently considered to be a superb actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow. B. The movie was long and boring. He took too long to bring the story to a close. C. A person must be truly dedicated to change a habit. It must work hard to overcome obstacles. D. The boat was large and imposing. She boasted a deep blue exterior.

A. Johnny Depp is frequently considered to be a superb actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow.

Which of the following is NOT a lymphoid organ? A. liver B. Red bone marrow C. Thymus D. Spleen

A. liver

Which type of graph would best indicate the percentage of a school's annual scholarship fund spent on freshman students? A. Pie chart B. Line graph C. Scatter plot D. histogram

A. pie chart

Words that are similar in sound, but are different in spelling and meaning are called homophones. Which homophones best fit in the sentence below? Caleb and Sanchez were ____ busy ____ take out the trash. A. too, to B. to, too C. to, to D. two, too

A. too, to

5y − 8 > 32 Solve the inequality above. Which of the following is correct? A. y > 8 B. y < 8 C. y > 6 D. y < 6

A. y > 8 5y − 8 > 32 5y > 40 y > 8

(5x − 1) (3x + 2) Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct? A. 15x2 − 7x + 3 B. 15x2 + 7x − 2 C. 15x2 + 7x − 3 D. 15x2 − 7x − 2

B

Adam ran slowly at the end of his race, his hand wiping haphazardly at his brow. Which words in the sentence above are examples of adverbs? A. Adam, his B. slowly, haphazardly C. race, brow D. ran, wiping

B

During inhalation, what changes occur in the diaphragm? A. The diaphragm muscles relax, making it "domed" shaped. B. The diaphragm muscles contract and pull downwards. C. The abdominal muscles contract, making the diaphragm move upwards. D. The diaphragm muscles contract and pull upwards.

B

Of the four sentences listed below, which is an example of a compound sentence? A. Megan and Andrew are not speaking because Andrew forgot to invite Megan to his graduation ceremony. B. Anna finished reading her book for school, and then she began reading an entertainment magazine. C. After he woke up late, Andrew had to race to get to work. D. Kyle walked his dog to the park.

B

Ousley waited in his car for work to begin. What function does the word "in" serve in this sentence? A. Subject B. Preposition C. Object D. Verb

B

Phalanges are bones present in which parts of the body? A. in the cranium/skull B. fingers & toes C. fingers only D. in the ears

B

Simple covalent compounds show which of the following properties? A. They are crystalline solids at room temperature B. They are soluble in organic solvents e.g. ethanol C. They have high melting and boiling points D. They conduct electricity when molten or dissolved in water

B

The word "doctor" may be used as a simple noun or descriptor, but may also be used as a title or in the place of a name. Of the sentences listed below, which correctly capitalizes the word? A. "Is it serious, Doctor?" The Doctor sighed and shook his head. B. Doctor Wilde stepped into the room, his assistant behind him. He quickly introduced himself as the patient's primary care doctor. C. The Doctor wore a pristine white coat. D. I saw doctor Ingalls at the store yesterday, but was too shy to say hello.

B

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Central Nervous System? A. Tract (bundle of nerve fibres/axons) B. Cranial Nerves C. Spinal Cord D. Brain

B

Which of the following is an example of the past perfect tense? A. Has offered B. Had offered C. Will describe D. Indicated

B

Which of the following is known as the pacemaker of the heart? A. muscle fibres of the atria B. SA node C. cardiac plexus (nerve fibres) D. AV node

B

Which pyrimidine base is only found in RNA? A. Cytocine B. Uracil C. Adenine D. Guanine

B

−1/4, π, 3/8, −0.2 Order the above list of numbers from least to greatest. Which of the following is correct? A. -0.2, -1/4,3/8, π B.−1/4, −0.2, 3/8, π C.−0.2, −1/4, π, 3/8 D.−1/4, −0.2, π, 3/8

B

This is known as what type of graph? A. line graph B. Scatterplot C. Bar Graph D. Histogram

B.

At a comic book store, Robert purchased three comics for $2.65 each. If he paid with a $20 bill, how much change did he receive? A. $10.95 B. $12.05 C. $13.15 D. $13.85

B. $12.05

A father is planning a birthday party for his son. He is expecting a total attendance of 7 adults and 13 children. Food costs will be $11.00 for each adult and $5.00 for each child. He will also need to spend $2.00 per child for party favors. Which of the following is the total cost of the birthday party? A. $142.00 B. $168.00 C. $182.00 D. $192.00

B. $168.00 The cost for each adult will be $11.00. 7 x 11 = 77 The cost for each child will be $7.00 ($5.00 for food plus $2.00 for the party favors). 13 x 7 = 91 So the total cost will be 77 + 91, which is 168.

Derek purchased concert tickets in the month of June for $73, $66, $96, $17, and $66 dollars. Which of the following is an accurate estimate of the total amount he spent on concert tickets in June? A. $300 B. $330 C. $360 D. $400

B. $330 The easiest way to make an estimate is to round each number so there is only one nonzero digit. Then you can easily add up the numbers: 73 ≈ 70 66 ≈ 70 96 ≈ 100 17 ≈ 20 66 ≈ 70 Adding these numbers together yields $330.

A nurse working at a medical clinic earns $17.81 per hour. The nurse works three 8-hour shifts and one 12-hour shift every week, and is paid weekly. Weekly deductions are: federal tax $102.80, state tax $24.58, federal insurance $18.13, and family health insurance $52.15. What is the nurse's take-home pay each week? A. $158.54 B. $443.50 C. $514.74 D. $641.16

B. $443.50 First you must calculate how many hours the nurse works each week. Three 8-hour shifts plus one 12-hour shift equals 36 hours per week. Beginning Salary = 36 x $17.81 = $641.16 Deductions = $102.80 + $24.58 + $18.13 + $52.15 = $197.66 Take-Home Pay = $641.16 − $197.66 = $443.50

Timmy can usually make six paper airplanes in an hour. However, if he gets interrupted by his parents, he can only make four per hour. His friend John can make seven paper airplanes per hour. One day, Timmy and John decide to have a three-hour long contest to see who can make the most paper airplanes. During the contest, Timmy is interrupted once every hour. John also had to take a break and do chores for an hour. How many more paper airplanes does the winner make? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

B. 2

Amanda wants to paint the walls of a room. She knows that each can of paint contains one gallon. A half gallon will cover a 55 square feet of wall. Each of the four walls is 10 feet high. Two of the walls are 10 feet wide and two of the walls are 15 feet wide. How many 1-gallon buckets of paint does Amanda need to buy in order to fully paint the room? A. 4 B. 5 C. 9 D. 10

B. 5 First, we must calculate the area of the walls Amanda wants to paint. Two of the walls are 10 x 10 and two of the walls are 10 x 15: 2 (10 x 10) = 200 2 (10 x 15) = 300 So the total square footage of the walls is 500. If a half gallon of paint will cover 55 square feet, then each gallon will cover 110 square feet. Four gallons would only cover 440 square feet. Five gallons will cover 550 square feet, which will be enough for all 500 square feet of walls.

How many millimeters are there in 5 meters? A. 500 B. 5,000 C. 50,000 D. 500,000

B. 5,000 The prefix "milli-" means 1,000. There are 1,000 millimeters in 1 meter, so there are 5,000 millimeters in 5 meters.

Upon receiving her minutely corrected essay, Melanie decided that her teacher's teaching style was far too pedantic. Using context clues in the sentence above, determine the meaning of the word "pedantic". A. Prone to incorrectly identifying errors. B. Prone to focusing on small, potentially insignificant errors or details. C. Given to flights of fancy and whimsy. D. Excessively generous or free in correction.

B. Prone to focusing on small, potentially insignificant errors or details.

Which of the following sentences is not an example of subject-verb agreement? A. Behavior in children is most often determined by parental behavior. B. The students was driving the teacher crazy by screaming out answers. C. Four boys were teasing a group of girls in their class. D. Cierra's blanket collection was getting out of control.

B. The students was driving the teacher crazy by screaming out answers.

In the sentence below, which verb tense ought to be used in the blank? Brian ____ to Montreal only two times before. A. has drove B. Has driven C. Had drove D. Drove

B. has driven

In a lab experiment designed to test the rate at which plants grow under artificial light, the kind of light used is which type of variable? A. dependent B. independent C. random D. responding

B. independent

The spleen functions are part of the _____ system. Which of the following completes the sentence above? A. digestive B. lymphatic C. endocrine D. circulatory

B. lymphatic

Which of the following subatomic particles are found inside of an atom's nucleus? A. electrons, neutrons, protons B. neutrons, protons C. electrons, protons D> electrons

B. neutrons, protons

Which of the following organelles are found in the cytoplasm of plant cells but not seen in animal cells? a. ribosomes b. plastids c. mitochondria d. cell membrane

B. plastids

Which of the following is a possible cause of herniation of discs? A. hepatitis B. whiplash C. plantar fasciitis D. ulcer

B. whiplash

A molecule of fat is made up of which of the following? A. Three molecules of glycerol and one molecule of fatty acid. B. One carbon, one hydrogen, and one oxygen molecule. C. Three molecules of fatty acid and one molecule of glycerol D. One glycerol molecule and three stearic acid molecules

C

Cardiac muscles exhibit which of the following features? A. Striated, involuntary, intercalated discs not present. B. Striated, voluntary, intercalated discs present. C. Striated, involuntary, intercalated discs present. D. Unstriated, involuntary, intercalated discs present.

C

How does an impurity effect the melting point and boiling point of a substance? A. Impurity raises the boiling point and raises the melting point. B. Impurity lowers the boiling point and lowers the melting point. C. Impurity raises the boiling point and lowers the melting point. D. Impurity lowers the boiling point and raises the melting point.

C

Which element is essential for the normal production of the hormone thyroxine? A. calcium and vitamin D B. Magnesium C. Iodine D. Phosphorus

C

Which of the following four sentences is punctuated correctly? A. Andrea called her mom, ecstatic to tell her, she was graduating the next May. B. Carlos Cindy and Eleanor, forgot to go to the zoo. C. Amanda, River, and Doug went camping this weekend. D. Adam bought his girlfriend a snake, for her birthday; Molly didn't know what to get her boyfriend for Christmas.

C

Which of the following is a characteristic of the autonomic nervous system? A. It regulates the voluntary control of body movements through the skeletal muscles. B. It is the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord. C. It regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, lungs, and intestines. D. It is thought to be the center of intelligence.

C

Which of the following sentences is an example of a narrative given through the third person point of view? A. I worked hard to complete my portfolio before my senior project. As the deadline drew nearer, I felt oddly calm and confident in my work. B. You walked into the room, your shoulders bent and head lowered. You didn't look up at anyone, but gathered your papers and books and shuffled to your seat. You didn't understand how things worked here. C. Wayne and Ryan sang beautifully. Sarah, Wayne's wife, sighed wistfully as she watched him accept his award. D. I smiled at the audience, waving cheerfully. My day had finally come.

C

If someone is lying belly-down, their positioning is said to be what? A. Posterior B. Lateral C. Prone D. Supine

C D is incorrect, supine means belly-up

0.67 x 0.09? Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct? A. 0.000603 B. 0.006030 C. 0.060300 D. 0.603000

C. 0.060300

0.27 x 0.56 Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct? A. 0.001512 B. 0.01512 C. 0.1512 D. 1.512

C. 0.1512

2 − 8 ÷ (24 ÷ 2) = Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct? A. -6 B. -3/4 C. 1 D. 2

C. 1

What is 181.5% of 18? A. 3.267 B. 14.67 C. 32.67 D. 3267

C. 32.67 First you must convert the fraction to a decimal by moving the decimal point 2 places to the left, which gives you 1.815. Then multiply this by 18. 1.815 x 18 = 32.67

An unknown element is found to contain 45 protons and an atomic mass of 64, what is its atomic number? A. it cannot be determined B. 19 C. 45 D. 64

C. 45

5,344 − 57 Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct? A. 5277 B. 5283 C. 5287 D. 5288

C. 5287

Express 5/8 as its closest rounded percentage. A. 56% B. 60% C. 63% D. 66%

C. 63% The correct answer is (C). 5 ÷ 8 = 0.625, which equals 62.5%. Rounding up gives us 63%.

Of the following sentences, which is punctuated correctly? A. Yesterday two students were attacked by a bear while walking to class. B. Tina, however frequently cooks in her kitchen; Carlos never eats. C. Loretta attended school regularly; however, she failed to take notes, resulting in low test scores. D. Adam failed to eat fish: resulting in a fatty acid deficiency.

C. Loretta attended school regularly; however, she failed to take notes, resulting in low test scores.

Ox is a singular word possessing an irregular plural form. Which of the following is the correct plural form? A. Oxs B. none of the above C. Oxen D. Oxes

C. Oxen

The Louvre is the most well-known museum in Paris. It is the current home of the Mona Lisa. Which word in the sentences above is the antecedent? A. Paris B. Home C. The Louvre D. Mona Lisa

C. The Lourve

Which organ system is primarily responsible for regulating metabolism, mood, and growth? A. respiratory system B. digestive system C. endocrine system D. lymphatic system

C. endocrine system

What type of bond between the complementary bases of DNA stabilizes the double helix structure? A. covalent B. ionic C. hydrogen D. nuclear

C. hydrogen

Sarah and George traveled to Boston via the train. In the sentence above, what part of speech is the word "traveled"? A. Proper noun B. Noun C. Verb D. Adverb phrase

C. verb

| 2x − 5 | = 19 Which of the following is the solution set for the equation above? A. {-7,-12} B. {7,12} C. {-7,12} D. {7,-12}

C. {-7,12)

The man was harshly punished for his egregious mistake. Based on the sentence above, what is the correct meaning of the word "egregious"? A. Tragic, unforeseen B. Misunderstood, or false C. Terrible, exceedingly bad D. Simple, rudimentary

C.Terrible, exceedingly bad

"Given the patient's symptoms, I would say he ____ has a serious infection." A commonly misspelled word belongs in the space above. Which, of the four choices listed below, is the correct word and spelling? A. Definitively B. Definately C. Defiantly D. Definitely

D

Change the following sentence from passive to active voice: "Over the course of the year, many mistakes were made." A. If mistakes were made, we are unaware of them. B. Though mistakes were made, they are being rectified. C. Many mistakes have been made throughout the year. D. We made many mistakes over the course of the year.

D

Fill in the blank: The Hepatic Portal vein carries ____, ____ blood from the ____ to the ____? A. oxygenated, nutrient-rich, intestines, liver B. deoxygenated, nutrient-poor, liver, intestines C. deoxygenated, nutrient-rich, stomach, liver D. deoxygenated, nutrient-rich, intestines, liver

D

Listed below are four commonly misspelled words, only one of which is spelled correctly. Which word is correct? A. Tempermental B. Conveneint C. Villian D. Recommend

D

Maturation and development of white blood cells does not take place in which region? A. Spleen B. Thymus gland C. Lymph nodes D. Bone marrow

D

Of the four sentences listed below, which is the best example of a compound sentence? A. Although Amy and Annie wanted to ride the bus to class, they did not have the required bus fare. B. Andy worked hard to complete his exam. C. Because Gerald was late for school, he was unable to take the test. D. Carolyn went to the grocery store, but Annie decided to go to the market instead.

D

Which layer of the skin contains hair follicles, sweat glands, and nerves? A. the basal layer B. The epidermis C. The subcutaneous layer D. The dermis

D

Which of the definitions below best suits the word "draft" in the following sentence? Due to the first draft of the season, Arielle was forced to locate her coat. A. Draft: A written order or composition B. Draft: A sum of money withdrawn from a bank or fund C. Draft: A measure of liquid D. Draft: a current of air

D

Which of the following is an example of incorrect capitalization? A. Annie hoped to see the Brooklyn Bridge during her visit. B. President Barack Obama offered an address last week. C. "Is it serious, Doctor?" The patient asked, her hands twisting in her lap. D. Barack Obama, the President of the United States, gave an address last week.

D

Which of the following is an indicator of the second person point of view? A. Use of the word "I". B. Having a story composed in the past tense. C. Having a story composed in the present tense. D. Use of the word "you".

D

Which of the following patterns of the periodic table is NOT correct? A. In metallic groups, reactivity increases down a group. B. In non-metallic groups, reactivity decreases down a group. C. Densities and melting points increase down any group. D. Atomic size increases down a group and across a period.

D

Which of the following sentences is an example of active voice? A. The jacket was quickly run over. B. James' car was keyed during the night. C. The fish was captured. D. Adam chased the dog who had stolen his paper.

D

Which of the following statements is true regarding trophic levels? A. Tertiary consumers acquire more energy content than secondary consumers. B.Producers acquire less energy than primary consumers. C. Secondary consumers acquire more energy than primary consumers. D. Tertiary consumers acquire less energy than primary consumers.

D

Which of the following definitions best fits the word "juxtaposition"? A. A synonym for the word "diagonal". B. The act of moving an item from one place to another. C. A word used to suggest that two items are similar in nature. D. A word describing the position of two objects placed together for the purpose of comparing or contrasting

D.

Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning? A. Only 21% of a town's population have expressed a desire to ban all cars. Therefore, the new proposition banning cars in the state is not likely to pass. B. People who brush their teeth regularly have fewer instances of heart disease. Therefore, good dentistry can prevent heart attacks. C. All soccer players who play professionally can kick well. Therefore, any future soccer player who is recruited to play professionally will be able to kick well. D. All secretaries are good typists. Cynthia is a secretary. Therefore, Cynthia is a good typist.

D.

A certain number is 12 more than half a given number. Translate this phrase into a mathematical expression equivalent to the given number if "c" represents the certain number. A. (12c)/2 B. 24/c C. (c/2)+12 D. 2(c-12)

D. 2(c-12)

7 x 4 + (9 − 6) + 13 Simplify the expression above. Which of the following is correct? A. 34 B. 37 C. 41 D. 44

D. 44

There are 48 students studying foreign language at the community college. If the only two foreign languages offered are French and Spanish, and 28 students are studying French, which of the following represents the ratio of students studying Spanish to the total number of foreign language students? A. 2/7 B. 1/2 C. 1/3 D. 5/12

D. 5/12 If there are 48 total, and 28 study French, then 20 study Spanish. The ratio of 20 to 48 = 10/24 = 5/12.

If a car travels 360 kilometers in 5 hours, how far will it travel in 9 hours? A. 72 B. 268 C. 426 D. 648

D. 648 Given that it took 5 hours to travel 360km, we can set up a ratio equation to figure out how far the car will travel in 9 hours. 360/5 = x/9 72 = x/9 72*9 = x x = 648

Of the following compound words, which is spelled incorrectly? A. Ex-husband B. Mother-in-law C. Twofold D. Stock-broker

D. Stock-broker

3(x − 4) = 18 Solve the equation above. Which of the following is correct? A. x = 3/2 B. x = 22/3 C. x = 6 D. x = 10

D. x =10

Of the following, which word becomes an irregular plural: Mouse, Chair, Elephant, or Lounge?

Mouse "mice"

Trypsinogen, an enzyme secreted by the pancreas, is activated into trypsin in the duodenum by which enzyme? a. hydrochloric acid b. protease c. enterokinase d. pepsin

c Explanation: Enterokinase is an enzyme secreted by lining of the duodenum. It converts the inactive trypsinogen into the active trypsin.

Express 48 square centimeters in square meters. a. 4800 b. 0.48 c. 0.048 d. 0.0048

d. 0.0048 explanation: 48 cm2 to m2 (100cm=1m) (100cm)2=(1m)2 10000cm2=1m2 this means (1m2/10000cm2) 48cm2 * (1m2/10000cm2) = (48/10000m2) =0.0048

expository style

intended to explain or describe something

Which vitamin is synthesized within the human body? E A C D

vitamin D