TEAS READING UNIT QUIZ

Which of the following is true according to this memo? A. Residents on the third floor should vacate their apartments between November 3 and 12. B. Fourth- floor residents should make sure their contact information is up to date C. There are no plans to paint the hallways on the second floor D. Residents will need to leave their apartments while their hallway is being painted.

B. Fourth- floor residents should make sure their contact information is up to date

Which of the following buttons on the touchpad should be pressed to cook a 12-oz package of frozen peas? A. Defrost weight B. Frozen vegetable C. Defrost time D. Power Level

B. Frozen vegetable

Which of the following is the purpose of this selection? A. Entertain readers with a narrative about events regarding the Titanic B. Inform readers about why the loss of life was so high on the Titanic C. Persuade readers that the design of the Titanic caused the ship to sink D. Describe to readers the design of lifeboats on the Titanic in detail

B. Inform readers about why the loss of life was so high on the Titanic

Which of the following is a logical conclusion that can be drawn from the passage? A. Mario is interested only in painting B. Luigi came to Rome to study art C. Marco de Luca is from Luigi's hometown D. Luigi is from a large city

B. Luigi came to Rome to study art

Which of the following can you infer about the number of people who survived the sinking of the Titanic? A. No crew members or passengers survived B. Most passengers and crew did not survive C. Most members of the crew survived D. Most passengers and crew survived

B. Most passengers and crew did not survive

The passage states that " Scaffolding obscured considerable sections of the ceiling." Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of this phrase? A. The scaffolding had removed parts of the paintings on the ceiling. B. Parts of the paintings were hidden from view behind the scaffolding. C. The scaffolding had been built to cover parts of the ceiling. D. Sections of the ceiling were missing entirely.

B. Parts of the paintings were hidden from view behind the scaffolding.

According to the passage, which of the following describes why ships are safer today? A. Ships have more crew to maintain safety. B. Ships have to follow rigorous safety procedures C. Ships must allow women and children to board lifeboats first. D. Ships have to be built with equipment for breaking iceburgs

B. Ships have to follow rigorous safety procedures

Which of the following statements is a fact cited in the passage? A. Altech products make a customer's life easier with a variety of features. B. The calendar on an Altech Superphone can sync with the calendar on an Altech Supertablet C. Using a product created by Altech always gives users a better experience D. The Altech desktop computer is more user friendly than other laptops.

B. The calendar on an Altech Superphone can sync with the calendar on an Altech Supertablet

Which of the following details from the passage supports the inference that Annie Oakley was not always taken seriously? A. Sitting Bull gave her the nickname "Little Sure Shot" B. The government ignored her idea of training female sharpshooters C. She traveled in Europe and became the first female international star from the United States D. Sixteen years of her career were spent traveling with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show

B. The government ignored her idea of training female sharpshooters

According to the passage, what important function do the leafy seadragons' appendages serve? A. They enable the leafy seadragons to swim in deep water B. They serve as protective camoflauge for the leafy seadragons C. They protect the leafy seadragons from pollution and climate change D. They help the leafy seadragons quickly swim away from predators

B. They serve as protective camoflauge for the leafy seadragons

According to the passage, which of the following steps should be completed after retaining the receipt for proof of shipment? A. Securely seal the package. B. Track your shipment online. C. Place a duplicate shipping label inside the package D. Take the package to a US post office

B. Track your shipment online

Which of the following vehicles would be appropriate for this customer? A. Vehicle A B. Vehicle B C. Vehicle C D. Vehicle D

B. Vehicle B

Which of the following is a common theme in the passage and cartoon? A. Change will always crush those who are against it B. Women are a powerful force for change C. Politicians can help people achieve their dreams D. Accomplishments come to those who try hard.

B. Women are a powerful force for change

Which of the following details support the main idea of the passage? A. "Historians carefully use primary sources- materials that originate in the period being studied." B. " They are more than chroniclers, who simply tell what happened in the past." C. "Historians acknowledge that their version may differ from that of other historians." D. "History is much more difficult than that."

C. "Historians acknowledge that their version may differ from that of other historians."

Which of the following is the final step in the process of soil incorporation composting? A. Chop up food scraps and mix them with soil for faster decomposition B. Place a mixture of food wastes and soil at the bottom of a hole at least 12 inches deep. C. Cover the mixture of food wastes and soil with 8 or more inches of soil D. Wait for the buried food wastes to decompose over time, creating rich compost.

C. Cover the mixture of food wastes and soil with 8 or more inches of soil

Which of the following is the meaning of "inquisitive" as used in the sentence? Maya's inquisitive nature led her to answer her own questions as a research scientist. A. Logical B. Methodical C. Curious D. Careful

C. Curious

If this were the opening paragraph of an online article, which of the following conclusions could be drawn about the purpose? A. Elections should have fewer amounts of voters. B. The voting age should be lowered to 16 years of age. C. Governments should take steps to enfranchise more voters. D. Disenfranchised voters do not deserve the right to vote.

C. Governments should take steps to enfranchise more voters.

According to the timeline, what significant negative effect did sugar production have on world history? A. It caused the European Crusaders to travel to the Middle East. B. It caused the Portuguese to introduce sugar to the Americas and Caribbean C. It led to the enormous growth of slavery in the Americas and Caribbean D. It lead to the development of artificial sweeteners to replace sugar

C. It led to the enormous growth of slavery in the Americas and Caribbean

Which of the following statements best summarizes the passage? A. Luigi and his friend Mario find themselves running an errand in the rain. B. After working long hours, Luigi and Mario, newcomers to Rome, enjoy their time off. C. Luigi goes to Rome to work, and his friend Mario helps him meet someone he admires. D. Mario and Luigi are friends and coworkers who enjoy meeting famous artists.

C. Luigi goes to Rome to work, and his friend Mario helps him meet someone he admires.

Based on the context, which of the following is the meaning of the word "eradicate" in the passage? A. Gather up B. Crush C. Remove D. Wash clean

C. Remove

A frugal couple is looking to save money and are considering the cost of their hand soap. They are considering four different soap products. Each soap bottle contains 6 ounces. The chart shows the cost per ounce and how often the soap would need to be replaced. Which of the following options cost the least over 4 months? A. Soap A B. Soap B C. Soap C D. Soap D

C. Soap C

Which of the following provides the best summary of the passage? A. Men who were first- class passengers and women were the most likely to survive the sinking of the Titanic B. The cold waters of the Atlantic is why passengers and crew who did not reach a lifeboat ultimately perished C. The loss of life on the Titanic could have been reduced had there been more lifeboats and had they been filled to capacity D. Because of the law of the sea, more women and children survived the sinking of the Titanic

C. The loss of life on the Titanic could have been reduced had there been more lifeboats and had they been filled to capacity

What is the primary purpose of this text? A. To entertain readers with a story about leafy seadragons B. To persuade readers that leafy seadragons are worth saving C. To inform readers about leafy seadragons D. To explain that leafy seadragons are not seahorses

C. To inform readers about leafy seadragons

Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage? A. problem and solution B. procedural text C. cause and effect D. compare and contrast

C. cause and effect

Which of the following excerpts from the passage is an opinion? A. "Luigi had apprenticed himself to sculptor" B. " Mario and Luigi entered a large door" C. "Luigi dashed over the cobbled street" D. "Mario deemed Michelangelo's work to be superior"

D. "Mario deemed Michelangelo's work to be superior"

Which of the following should be done after placing the glass in the window? A. Clear the window frame of debris B. Deduct 1/8 inch from the width and height C. Measure the replacement glass D. Add a second layer of adhesive

D. Add a second layer of adhesive

Which of the following statements best expresses the point of view in this passage? A. Annie Oakley had an exceptional ability with shotguns and was as adept with a gun as any man B. Annie Oakley was a colorful Wild West figure who was worthy of becoming a legend C. Annie Oakley accomplished things that no other woman of her time and, few today, could accomplish D. Annie Oakley was more than just an international star; she also tried to improve the lives of women

D. Annie Oakley was more than just an international star; she also tried to improve the lives of women

Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage? A. Compare and Contrast B. Problem and solution C. chronological order D. Cause and effect

D. Cause and effect

Which of the following best describes what happened immediately after Mario asks Luigi to follow him on an errand? A. Luigi leaves his home to go to Rome. B. Mario and Luigi meet Michelangelo. C. Luigi and Mario find their way to the chapel. D. Luigi and Mario carry a satchel of pigments through the rain.

D. Luigi and Mario carry a satchel of pigments through the rain.

Which of the following statements most likely describes the woman in the passage? A. She enjoys living in the neighborhood B. She has a husband who works at the factory C. She likes to keep her apartment tidy and clean D. She is angry at the dog who'd slept on her stoop

D. She is angry at the dog who'd slept on her stoop

Which of the following is the meaning of "cumulative" as used in the sentence? The popularity of the new Fidget Widget has increased dramatically over the past 3 years with cumulative sales topping more than 15 million units. A. Carefully calculated B. Randomly figured C. Reduced in number D. Summed values of

D. Summed values of

Which of the following describes the role of the bacterium in this process? A. The bacterium carries the fragment of DNA that contains new information. B. The bacterium provides the vector for recombination. C. The bacterium is the newly created DNA molecule. D. The bacterium is the host for the recombination process.

D. The bacterium is the host for the recombination process.

Which of the following best describes how the themes in the cartoon and passage are different? A. The cartoon's themes and the passage's themes are the same. B. The passage has a theme of how men stood in the way of woman's suffrage, but the cartoon shows how men helped. C.The passage displays a theme that sometimes it is okay to break the law, and the cartoon shows that following the rules leads to progress D. The theme of the passage is that women's suffrage made slow progress, but the cartoon shows opposition to women's progress being crushed quickly

D. The theme of the passage is that women's suffrage made slow progress, but the cartoon shows opposition to women's progress being crushed quickly

Which of the following is a supporting detail for the idea that "a great masterwork was in progress"? A. "Flowing figures in soft blues, glowing golds, and raucous reds emerged from behind the scaffold." B. "Scaffolding obscured considerable sections of the ceiling" C. "After plodding through the drizzle with a satchel of assorted pigments" D. "A pale, elongated face outlined with ebony hair appeared over the scaffolding"

A. "Flowing figures in soft blues, glowing golds, and raucous reds emerged from behind the scaffold."

Which of the following statements would strengthen the argument in the passage? A. A study that shows students who wear uniforms do better academically B. A quote from an expert about the need for young people to be individuals C. A report on the costliness of buying and maintaining school uniforms D. A series of photographs of students in school uniforms

A. A study that shows students who wear uniforms do better academically

Which of the following are the essential components of a recombinant DNA molecule? A. A vector and a DNA fragment B. A recombined DNA template C. A host cell D. Cell division

A. A vector and a DNA fragment

Which of the following is a primary source that is best to use when writing an article about the effort to convert a vacant lot into a community garden? A. An interview with local expert gardeners involved in the project B. An interview with local business owners who work near the vacant lot C. An article in the local newspaper about the effort to create a community garden D. A video clip on the local news reporting on a potential community garden

A. An interview with local expert gardeners involved in the project

According to the timeline, which of the following events likely led to Europeans' desire for sugar? A. Crusaders bringing sugar back from the Middle East B. The cultivation of sugarcane in New Guinea C. Development of the first crystal form of sugar in India D. Arab people adding sugar to sweeten foods

A. Crusaders bringing sugar back from the Middle East

Which of the following is the author's argument in the passage? A. Having Altech products will make users' lives better and easier B. Altech Desktop computers are less likely to crash C. Altech products are less likely to contract viruses D. Buying multiple Altech products results in pleasant surprises.

A. Having Altech products will make users' lives better and easier

According to the index, which of the following pages would contain information on static and dynamic characters? A. Pages 25 to 27 B. Pages 25 and 26 C. Pages 20 to 22 D. Pages 20, 26, and 27

A. Pages 25 to 27

Which of the following events in the passage occurred first? A. The Titanic hit an iceberg B. Only a few hours after it hit an iceberg, the Titanic sunk C. Women and children boarded onto lifeboats D. Ships began to follow rigorous standards including lifeboat requirements

A. The Titanic hit an iceberg

Which of the following is implied but not stated by this memo? A. The sixth- floor hallways will be painted after the third-floor hallways. B. Odd number floors will be painted between November 3 and 12 C. Residents must remain available during the entire period of the project. D. Only some of the hallways will be painted in November

A. The sixth- floor hallways will be painted after the third-floor hallways.

Which of the following best paraphrases the topic sentence of this passage? A. The work of historians is subjective. B. "Historian" and "chronicler" are synonymous. C. Historians will agree on any given subject D. Historians look for one version of the past

A. The work of historians is subjective.

Which of the following statements best describes the point of view in the passage? A. There is little hope for the future here B. Pollution is bad for the environment C. Factory workers are not to be trusted D. Cities are full of interesting people

A. There is little hope for the future here

According to the directions, when should you click the Agree box on the Agree to Terms link? A. After you have entered your credit card information on the Final Checkout page and read the waiver. B. After you have filled out all the fields in the Register section and read the waiver. C. Before you have filled out all the fields in the Register section or read the waiver. D. Before you have provided your birthdate and sex in the Register Section

B. After you have filled out all the fields in the Register section and read the waiver.

Which of the following is a primary source that could be used to provide opposition to the argument in the passage? A. The study "Uniforms and Peer Acceptance" by Dr. Karen P. Braun B. An interview with a school principal who wrote an editorial called "The Harm of Uniforms" C. A newspaper article that cites several cases about the usefulness of uniforms D. A catalog that includes different designs and fabrics for school uniforms

B. An interview with a school principal who wrote an editorial called "The Harm of Uniforms"

Based on the map, which ocean contains the northernmost secondary range of the common bottlenose dolphin? A. Arctic B. Atlantic C. Pacific D. Indian

B. Atlantic