TEAS English, Teas Test - Reading Section PART 2, TEAS Reading

Which of the following sentence from passage includes biased language.

Carter said that the solar panels were a small part of one of the greatest and most exciting adventures ever undertaken by American people.

It was a _______ to work with such a talented musician. Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? privelege privilege privledge priviledge

privilege

Brown the meat

process of partially cooking the surface of meat to help remove excessive fat

Hummingbird Passage Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the passage?

A hummingbird may attack other birds that come near a hummingbird feeder.

Hummingbird Passage Which of the following has a similar theme to the hummingbirds passage?

A nature documentary highlighting the many different varieties of peacock spider in Australia and their unique traits

Kaw River Passage Which of the following sentences in the text could support the inference that it is common practice to dispose of old vehicles in the Kaw River?

"After several moments, the diver surfaced and said, 'You have a whopper, but he is in one of those old cars at the bottom.'

Graveyard Walls (Steven walked through the graveyard every day...) Which of the following details best supports the main idea of the passage, "he must stay here a full hour to win the bet"?

"An hour in this place just wasn't worth it."

Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization? "I loved that show," He said. "It's my favorite of the year." "I loved that show," he said: "it's my favorite of the year." "I loved that show." he said. "It's my favorite of the year." "I loved that show," he said. "It's my favorite of the year."

"I loved that show," he said. "It's my favorite of the year."

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Day 9

Did you know that just 10% of the population is left-handed?... Which of the following details from the passage supports the main idea?

A growing number of experts believe handedness is random.

Students are offered a $2.50 discount on all movies that start before 5:00 pm. How many different movies could a student see at the discount price?

5

In which of the following sources would a writer most likely use informal language? An article in a medical association journal A textbook for a psychiatric nursing practitioner course A magazine article about infant formula nutrition A blog post about how health care workers can manage stress

A blog post about how health care workers can manage stress

Hummingbird Passage Which of the following best supports the author's point of view that hummingbirds are "marvels of speed, agility, and beauty"?

A citation from a zoologist

Which of the following is the best source to consult for information about the famous jazz saxophonist Charlie "Yardbird" Parker's childhood in Kansas City in the 1940s?

A published magazine interview with Charlie Parker

Which of the following situations is an example of plagiarism? A student writes an original story, noting her favorite science-fiction author as an inspiration. A student includes verbatim sections of text from her own previously published work without citation. A student quotes a favorite author verbatim as part of his class paper, including correctly formatted citations. A student includes a common-knowledge statement such as "the earth is round" in his paper without citation.

A student includes verbatim sections of text from her own previously published work without citation.

In which of the following situations is a citation needed? A writer states a well-known and accepted fact. A professor teaches a concept from a book she wrote. A speaker recites an original poem. A student quotes song lyrics to support his point.

A student quotes song lyrics to support his point.

According to the recipe above, when should the onion be cooked?

After heating the oil in the pan

Where would a student look to find out more information about historical weather predictions and weather patterns?

Almanac

Malaria Passage Which of the following data supports the author's argument about why Americans lack awareness about the dangers of malaria around the world?

An epidemiology report finds there have been no cases of malaria originating from the US in the last 60 years.

Which of the following details best supports the main idea of the passage, "He must stay here a full hour to win the bet."?

An hour in this place just was not worth it

A patient walks into a clinic with a sore leg... Which of the following is the definition of "bursitis" as used in the passage above?

An inflammation of a joint.

According to the prefix "mal-," which of the following phrases best defines "malformed"? Formed under Partially formed Badly formed Formed within

Badly formed

Based on the passage, which of the following can be inferred as the reason why Steven accepts David's $5 wager?

Based on his daily routine, he assumed he could easily win the bet

Steven sneaked into the graveyard but immediately regretted his decision to do so. The sights and sounds of the graveyard at night were unfamiliar and frightening. The graveyard groundskeeper unexpectedly appeared and then walked away. Steven left the graveyard, making the decision to lose the wager with his friend.

Based on his daily routine, he assumed he could easily win the bet.

At which of the following times does it make the most sense to mince the garlic?

Before adding to the pan

Which of the following inferences can the reader draw according to the passage?

Being on time for a job interview and dressing appropriately is important to securing a job.

According to the prefix "inter-," which of the following phrases defines "interplanetary"? Above a planet Beyond planets Around a planet Between planets

Between planets

According to the affixes, which of the following words refers to the love of books? Logophile Audiophile Bibliophile Discophile

Bibliophile

White house solar panels Which of the following sentences from the passage includes biased language?

Carter said that the solar panels were a small part of one of the greatest and most exciting adventures ever undertaken by the American people.

The graceful dancer moved across the stage as the music began to play. Which of the following is the meaning of the suffix "-ful" as used in the sentence above? Characterized by Able State of Worthy

Characterized by

Chimney swifts Passage Which of the following conclusion can the reader make from the passage?

Chimney swifts can easily adapt roosting behaviors to any structure made of the proper material

Chimney swifts Passage Which of the following best summaries the passage?

Chimney swifts rely entirely on masonry chimneys to survive during their migrations.

Sleepwalking Passage Which of the following sentences from the passage presents the topic of the passage?

Despite the fact that sleepwalking or noctambulation occurs frequently, this odd ailment remains a baffling, uncanny - if not frightening - phenomenon.

White house solar panels (Solar panels are a popular choice for homeowners...) Which of the following sentences best summarizes the text?

Diverse presidential philosophies have affected white house energy resource use.

Which of the following best summarizes the text:

Diverse presidential philosophies have affected white house energy.

Memorandum (winter will be soon here...) Which of the following can be inferred based on the memo?

Employees who need a laptop to work from home during winter weather will be provided one.

The passage from Russian blue cats , what kind of passage is it?

Explository; inform

Which of the following is likely suggestion the city manager's office will receive from the public?

Fremont should increase available parking spaces downtown

Editorial (Fremont has struggled over recent years...) Which of the following is a likely suggestion the city manager's office will receive from the public?

Fremont should increase available parking spaces downtown.

Which of the following sentences is an example of third-person narrative voice? He was scared when he got on the plane. You have always been very meaningful to me. We love sightseeing in our national parks. I went to the store for some basic items.

He was scared when he got on the plane.

Which of the following sentences uses synonyms? I thought the movie was hilarious, and my brother said it was very amusing. I enjoy going to movies though my husband enjoys plays and museums. I would watch the werewolf movie but I am afraid it will be too violent. He wants to see the movie, but his sister wants to stay home.

I thought the movie was hilarious, and my brother said it was very amusing.

. Did you know that just 10% of the population is left-handed?... Which of the following statements restates the main idea of the passage?

Identical twins are more likely to have the same dominant hands.

The label appears on a bottle of over the counter cold medicine. Which of the following statements best summarizes the warning label?

If you have a respiratory problem, take this medication only if directed by a doctor.

Monthly Household Expenses Which of the following can be determined from the graphic data representation shown below?

In the households represented, people sent more for housing than for childcare and transportation combined

Malaria Passage Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the passage?

Infection rates within a community may affect that community's understanding of diseases.

Which of the following information is included in the advertisement?

Information about a special deal for new customers

Ouch! I stepped on one of those plastic toy bricks left on the floor again! Which of the following parts of speech is the word "ouch"? Preposition Conjunction Adjective Interjection

Interjection

Chili Recipe

It is Expository

Chimney swifts The first paragraph in the passage on chimney swifts includes this description "...large colonies of hundreds, or even thousands of individuals form tornado-like funnels". Why does the author include this in the passage?

It provides the reader with an engaging image

Which of the following statements about a paragraph's concluding sentence is true? It gives information that opposes the topic sentence. It summarizes the paragraph's main point. It gives supporting details for the topic sentence. It summarizes the essay's main point.

It summarizes the paragraph's main point.

Chimney Swifts Which of the following lists support the main idea of the passage?

Logging and deforestation, changes in the ways we hear our buildings, and chimney capping have robbed the chimney swift of its preferred roosting sites.

Chimney swifts Passage Which of the following list support the main idea of the passage of the Chimney Swift Passage?

Logging and deforestation, changes in the ways we heat our buildings, and chimney capping have robbed the chimney swift of its preferred roosting sites.

which of the following apples is the most economical to buy?

Macintosh

Which of the following details from the passage supports the main idea?

Many Theories exist about what determines handedness

Sleepwalking Passage Which of the following best rephrases the author's point of view about media coverage of sleepwalking?

Media coverage of sleepwalking is sensationalized.

Chimney Swifts Which of the following conclusions can the reader make from the passage?

Metal flues are inserted in masonry chimneys to prevent birds, such as chimney swifts, from nesting in them.

Despite the lack of rapport among the members of my group in science class, we were still able to produce a valuable report, lead a good classroom discussion and receive high grades on the project. Which of the following is the meaning of "rapport" as used in the sentence above?

Mutual understanding

Which of the following resources would help a reader gather information economic?

News article and textbooks

Which of the following resources would help a reader gather information about economic trade during World War 1?

News articles and textbooks

Which of the following is sentences in the passage is a fact?

Of all the candidates, only one was appropriate for the job

Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement? One-third of the city is unemployed, while half of the unemployed have quit their search for work. One-third of the city is unemployed, while half of the unemployed has quit their search for work. One-third of the city are unemployed, while half of the unemployed has quit their search for work. One-third of the city are unemployed, while half of the unemployed have quit their search for work.

One-third of the city is unemployed, while half of the unemployed has quit their search for work.

Editorial (Fremont has struggled over recent years...) Which of the following is thepurpose of the editorial about downtown? Fremont

To engage residents in the discussion about increasing business revenue.

Zip codes were introduced... A student reads the above passage in an encyclopedia and wants to learn more about the US postal service. In which of the following magazine articles would the student most likely find relevant information about Zip codes?

Postal Code Zones of the U.S Postal Service"

Zip Code

Postal Code Zones of the U.S. Postal Service

Cloud Passage There are many tall tales from old world sailors and farmers, but some of them about weather prediction are true. Here are three general rules you can follow to predict precipitation. If there is a ring around the moon at night, rain or snow may be coming. Rain or snow may be imminent when puffy cumulus clouds change and begin to flatten. And finally, if a north wind shifts in a counter-clockwise manner, rain or snow could be on its way. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

Precipitation can often be forecasted by a few simple observations.

Which of the following inferences can the reader draw according to the passage?

Preparing for a job interview can compensate for appropriate business attire

Which of the following inferences can be made from the following section from the passage? It was ahead of times. He set this example for the American people as a part of a campaign.

President Carter's conservation efforts significantly reduced energy waste in America

White house solar panels Which of the following inferences can be made from the following section from the passage? Carter was ahead of the times. He set this example for the American people as part of a campaign to conserve energy.

President Carter's conservation efforts significantly reduced energy waste in America.

According to the passage ,which of following events occurred second.

President Reagan took office in 1981

White house solar panels According to the passage, which of the following events occurred second?

President Reagan took office in 1981.

White house solar panels Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on this passage?

Presidents Obama and Carter have similar ideas on energy conservation.

A patient in a sleep clinic has a prescription for a continuous positive airway pressure machine for sleep apnea. She would like a lifetime warranty. She is deciding between the four models listed in the chart above. Which of the following is the most economical buy for her situation?

Product A

Which of the following information sources contains copyright information for a given book?

Publication page.

After working all afternoon. Sara has to return books to the library. Before she can go to work, though, she needs to go to the post office, take a shower, and make a plan for dinner. Which of the following actions will Sara take when she leaves work?

Return books to the library.

Which of the statements restates the main idea of the passage?

Right or left-handedness doesn't really affect the outcomes of people lives.

Which of the following is the general tone of the following text? We must not capitulate to our enemies because weakness only encourages more oppression. We must be resolute in our convictions. Rousing Hysterical Compromising Insensitive

Rousing

Copy the letter above on a piece of paper. Cross out the second and last letters. Replace all vowels with the letter C. Insert an O before the second C. cross out the first and third letters. Double the second letter. Which of the following letter sequences remains oidson the page?

SFFMOC

PWSAFMIX

SFFMOC

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? Sally and Emma both bought their dress design's from a fashion magazine. Sally's dress was made of beautiful satin. Sallys' and Emmas' dresses were flattering. Sallys' dresses were blue and red.

Sally's dress was made of beautiful satin.

Sleepwalking Passage Which of the following is the main idea of the third paragraph?

Sleepwalking is a common phenomenon.

Sleepwalking Passage Which of the following statements rephrases the author's main argument about sleepwalking in the passage?

Sleepwalking is a perplexing mystery that can be alarming to those who have the condition.

Based on the advertisement above, which of the following attorneys provides the necessary experience to pursue her claim and would ensure the employee the lowest overall cost.

Smith & Jones

Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the passage of walking in the graveyard ?

Steven becomes most frightened by the atmosphere of the graveyard at night

Graveyard Walls Which of the following is a logical conclusion one could make based on the passage?

Steven becomes most frightened by the atmosphere of the graveyard at night.

Graveyard Walls Which of the following options most accurately summarizes the passage?

Steven sneaked into the graveyard but immediately regretted his decision to do so. The sights and sounds of the graveyard at night were unfamiliar and frightening. The graveyard groundskeeper unexpectedly appeared and then walked away. Steven left the graveyard, making the decision to lose the wager with his friend.

The fan oscillated back and forth, cooling the entire room. Which of the following words is a synonym for "oscillated" as used in the sentence? Swung Vibrated Shuddered Blew

Swung

Which of the following sentences correctly uses parentheses? The waiter took our drink order (and brought some dinner rolls) before we read through the expansive menu. My main course was really expensive, but it was so delicious (and probably so unhealthy). The dessert received rave reviews (from those of us who tried it). The appetizer (that the waiter had recommended) was big enough for our whole group to share.

The appetizer (that the waiter had recommended) was big enough for our whole group to share.

Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true?

The author provides facts to support the main idea

. Chimney Swifts Based on this passage, which of the following statements is true?

The author provides facts to support the main idea.

Which of the following options uses parentheses correctly? The announcer (cleared his throat and) prepared to call the race from the historic press box at Churchill Downs. The betting favorite made a strong push down the stretch, but the lead was too much to overcome (even for such a strong horse.) When the leaders reached the midway point, the horse (that several experts tagged) as a good long-shot bet began to pull away from the pack. As the horses broke form the gate, the betting favorite stumbled slightly, eliciting gasps (and likely some curse words) from the crowd.

The betting favorite made a strong push down the stretch, but the lead was too much to overcome (even for such a strong horse.)

Which of the following sentences demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement? The boys and girl visits my house. The boys or the girls sings in the choir. The boy or the girls come to school late. The boys and girl in our club is in the cafe.

The boy or the girls come to school late.

Which of the following sentences correctly employs standard English spelling? The building's height was acceded by it's width. The building's heighth was exceeded by it's width. The building's heighth was acceded by it's width. The building's height was exceeded by it's width.

The building's height was exceeded by it's width.

Chimney Swifts (chimney swifts are small, slender birds...) Which of the following can be inferred from information in the passage?

The chimney swift's adaptability was severely hindered around 1970

Which of the following can be inferred from the information in the passage?

The chimney swift's adaptability was severely hindered around 1970s.

One way of classifying types of clouds is by the way in which they are formed... Which of the following is the main idea of the paragraph?

The correct categorization of clouds

Which of the following best summarize the passage?

The diminishing number of chimney swifts can be reversed by simple conservation efforts.

Memorandum Which of the following sequences reflect the correct sequence found in the memo?

This winter will be extraordinarily severe. Employees who need equipment to work from home may request it. Employees will be notified by email if the building closes

Martin and Sons: job injuries, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury... An employee believes she was injured on the job due to an unsafe situation. Based on the advertisements above, which of the following attorneys provides the necessary experience to pursue her claim and would ensure the employee the lowest overall cost?

Thorn and Thomas

Which of the following sources contains copyright information for a given book?

Title page

Which of the following is the writer's purpose for writing this passage?

To analyze

Malaria Passage Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in the first sentence of the passage?

To connect the passage to the reader's frame of reference.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment. The handle was lose and could of fallen off at any moment. The handle was lose and could have fallen off at any moment. The handle was loose and could of fallen off at any moment.

The handle was loose and could have fallen off at any moment.

CITY POLICE SCHOOLS . Which of the following parts of the graph below best helps the reader interpret the information the author wants to convey?

The legend, which identifies how to determine pupil spending and income.

Today I had lunch with my friend. I called her yesterday and asked her to bring our high school yearbook to the restaurant. She forgot to bring it. After lunch, she promised to bring it to me in the morning. Based on the passage above, which of the following events occurred first?

The narrator asks his friend to bring the yearbook

Which of the following sentences would most likely be found in a college newsletter? The textbooks will be delivered to the classroom on Friday morning. We have been unable to find an acceptable candidate to fill the job opening in the admissions department. The north entrance of the student union will be closed for construction during spring break. The results of the survey showed that 27% of high school students reported using caffeine more than once per day.

The north entrance of the student union will be closed for construction during spring break.

Use the bibliography below to answer the question. Doe, Jane. " The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. " Beginnings of the World War I. Web. Smith, John " Who Started the First World War?" History Questions. Web. Thomas, Jack. Poetry from the Onset of World War I. New York . 2000. Print Above is a sample of a bibliography from a student research paper. Based on the sources listed above, what is the likely subject of the paper?

The start of World War I

Which of the following sentences correctly employs standard English spelling? The students worried that changes to the student counsel would affect their relationship with school administrators. The students worried that changes to the student council would affect their relationship with school administrators. The students worried that changes to the student council would effect their relationship with school administrators. The students worried that changes to the student counsel would effect their relationship with school administrators.

The students worried that changes to the student council would affect their relationship with school administrators.

Which of the following sentences is correct? The team whom won the game is my favorite. The team that won the game is my favorite. The team who won the game is my favorite. The team, which won the game is my favorite.

The team that won the game is my favorite.

Cooking with Super Fire Charcoal... Which of the following is correct according to the directions?

The user should read the lighter fluid directions before grilling.

Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on this passage?

The white house was the first building in America to have solar panels

Hummingbird Passage Which of the following best rephrases the topic of the passage?

The wide variety of hummingbirds and their attributes

Sleepwalking Passage Based on the passage, which of the following inferences can be made about the woman's sleepwalking event described in the second paragraph?

The woman's sleepwalking experience became a popular news story.

Hummingbird Passage Which of the following statements from the passage provides evidence that hummingbirds have the "ability to amaze"?

Their wings beat faster than those of any other bird - from 60 to 70 times per second.

Numerous studies have confirmed that a brisk walk 30 minutes each day is adequate exercise for most healthy adults, Two of the most beneficial aspects are increased metabolism and joint flexibility. Equally important, however, are the mental benefits. A daily walk provides a change to decompress from the stresses of the work day. A change of scenery and fresh air can brighten your mood. Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the paragraph? Exercise does not have to be difficult; consider walking. There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk. If you want to get in shape, the first step is to get moving. One of the easiest ways to lose inches is to take a walk on a daily basis.

There are physical and psychological reasons for a daily walk.

Cloud Passage Which of the following sentences best summarizes the passage?

They are marvels of speed, agility, and beauty.

Which of the sentence indicates compare and contrast structure which was used in the passage of walking in the graveyard?

Things happening in the evening are different

Hummingbird Passage Which of the following describes the structure of the passage?

This passage provides facts about hummingbirds.

White house solar panels Instead of following a chronological sequence, the author discusses Obama's reinstallation of solar panels first. Which of the following is the purpose of this order of the events?

To engage the reader with the current event.

Instead of following a chronological sequence, the author discusses Obama's reinstallation of solar panels first. Which purpose of this order of events?

To engage the reader's political stance

"Which of the following is the purpose of this paragraph of Kaw RIver?

To entertain

Why did they start off the passage with Obama?

To get a picture of the current event that is happening now.

Hummingbird Passage Which of the following is the author's main purpose in the third paragraph?

To inform

Malaria Passage Which of the following was a key reason that scientists began working on better treatments for malaria?

To protect soldiers in combat

Which of the following features of an almanac would be most useful to a person trying to decide whether to throw a Fourth of July beach party next summer?

Weather forecasts

Hummingbird Passage Which of the following statements from the passage contains only facts?

When newly hatched, three of the birds can fit inside a nest the size of a large thimble.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a complex sentence structure? Whenever the boys played in the rain, they came home with muddy clothes. The student brought her laptop, textbooks, and parking pass. They had to decide between adopting a cat or a dog at the rescue shelter. She wanted to go to the beach after she left work.

Whenever the boys played in the rain, they came home with muddy clothes.

Threshold

a strip of wood, metal, or stone forming the bottom of a doorway and crossed in entering a house or room.

Which of the following is the purpose of the passage?

autobiography

Proper sleep is ____ to good health. crutial cructial crucial crusial

crucial

The first paragraph in the passage on chimney swifts includes this description: "...large colonies of hundreds, or even thousands, of individuals form tornado-like funnels." Why does the author include this in the passage?

it provide the reader engaged with image.

Rapport

mutual understanding and harmony

Which of the following words most closely matches the meaning of the word "infamous" as used in the passage?

notorious

Which of the following features of an alamanc would be most useful to a person trying to decide whether to throw a fourth of july party over summer?

predict the weather using the alamanc or sunrise times

Cloud Passage If the weather forecast suggests that the current north wind will shift in a counter-clockwise direction to a southwesterly wind by afternoon, what might you predict?

rain

Sleepwalking Passage What is the meaning of "uncanny" as used in the 4th paragraph of the passage

surreal

Which of the following is the best source to consult for information about the famous Jazz Saxophonist Charlie "Yard bird" parker's childhood in Kansas City in the 1940s?

the ''Arts'' section of 1940 issue Kansas City newspaper

Chimney swifts Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

the number of Chimney Swifts in the world has been slowly decreasing since 1970s

A coach shows up to football practice one day and all the equipment is missing, before he notifies the principal he tries to figure out the most plausible reason for this.

the rival team from the next town over is playing a prank

Which of the following is the purpose of editorial about downtown Fremont?

to determine how residents feel about adding more parking downtown.

Amber was distraught when she discovered that her wallet was missing form her purse. What is the meaning of "distraught" as used in the sentence above?

upset