ATI Practice test A reading

Which of the following sentences correctly summarizes the events of the passage ?

Charlotte tried to bake a cake for her friend's birthday , but when she could not get it right , she decided to buy one from the bakery .

Which of the following words indicates that an event or action is ongoing ?

While

If a person took this job and worked every shift , how much would their gross earnings be in 4 weeks ? ( Round to the nearest dollar . Do not include a dollar sign , comma , or decimal point . )

$1,656

Marisol has just finished reading a novel with a " coming of age " theme , in which three grow into adulthood . Which of the following has a contrasting theme ? 12 - year - old children learn the value of friendship as they grow into adulthood. Which of the following has a contrasting theme?

A graphic novel about three women who prevent natural disasters and encourage environmentalism using superpowers

Pizza is the best meal because it is delicious and filling . Pizza is the favorite meal of many people and always the best option . Although a hamburger is inferior to pizza , it is more filling . Which of the following is the counterclaim in the argument above ?

A hamburger is more filling than pizza .

Which of the following is the correct meaning of the word ' aviator ' as used in the first sentence of the passage ?

An aircraft pilot

Which of the following strategies does the teacher use to persuade their audience ?

Appeal to facts

Which of the following events mentioned in the passage happened second in the sequence ?

Earhart flew across the Atlantic with pilot Wilmer " Bill " Stultz and co - pilot Louis E. " Slim " Gordon .

Which of the following kinds of writing is employed in the passage ?

Expository

" Leptin , another hormone released from fat cells , also affects the hypothalamic neurons . It triggers the brain to lower our appetite when we've eaten enough . " Which of the following inferences can be reasonably deduced excerpt ?

Increased leptin levels cause decreased appetite .

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 is a reasonable conclusion about what the author will include in the pages to follow ?

Information about Earhart's activities to pursue her goal of flying across the globe

Which of the following step sequences should be taken to measure soil pH using a colorimetric test kit ?

Put soil on the plate , add dye , add barium sulphate , observe the change in color , compare the color with the pH color chart , and record the result .

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

Radio specialists must be qualified before calibrating navigational equipment .

Which of the following mistakes likely caused a problem with the red layer of Charlotte's cake ?

She did not use enough food coloring .

Which of the following sentences provides a supporting detail regarding the type of cake Charlotte wanted to bake ?

She immediately hopped onto the internet to examine photos of beautiful , intricate cakes .

A consumers stero has a broken part that must be replaced. In which of the following places should the consumer look to determine if the manufacturer will replace the part?

Warranty statement

Which of the following statements from an advertisement provides evidence that the food product being advertised is healthy ?

We use a balanced recipe of vegetables and grains .

Shakespeare used many references to write historical plays about British kings . Which of the following is a source he likely used ?

Chronicles about major events in England , Scotland , and Ireland

Based on the context , which of the following is the correct meaning for the word " intricate " in the first paragraph of the passage ?

Complex

An English literature student is researching William Wordsworth's life and works . Using the index , on which of the following pages should the student begin to look ?

180

Which of the following documents is a primary source of information regarding the Civil War ?

A government record of Union military enlistment

Which of the following types of graphic representations would be most effective for demonstrating the change in amount of precipitation in a specific valley over a span of 20 years ?

A line chart

What I most like is the colorful costumes of its characters and its breezy music that swept me away with a wave of nostalgia - all of this makes it a must watch.

A movie review

Which of the following sources should a student consult to learn more about speed and distance records set by women ?

A sports almanac

An administrative assistant is writing a business letter . They plan to use the company's letterhead , which includes the company's address . Identify the sequence in which the assistant should place the following parts of the business letter . ( Move the parts of the business letter into the box on the right placing them in the order they should be used . Use all the parts . )

Date, address, salutation,body, closing

Which of the following characterizes the author's perspective about the topic of the passage ?

Enthusiastic

In a healthy aquarium , the ammonia level should always be zero . Which of the following sentences from the passage is evidence to reinforce the above statement ?

Excess food in the tank begins decay , causing ammonia and nitrates to build up , ultimately leading to bacterial growth .

Which of the following is the first step of measuring soil pH using a pH meter ?

Filling the jar with soil without compressing it

Which of the following words as used in the passage indicates sequential order of events ?

Finally

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

Library online catalog

Based on the passage , which of the following is a logical conclusion about water bottles ?

Metal or glass bottles are less likely to promote bacterial growth .

Which of the following statements found in the passage includes an opinion ?

No one should bother making their own cakes at home and should simply purchase them from a bakery instead .

However , Earhart said she felt she " was just baggage , like a sack of potatoes . "

Opinion

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 describes the purpose of the passage ?

To inform

Which of the following characterizes the mode of the passage ?

To narrate

Which of the following sentences is a logical addition to the end of the passage ?

To reverse leptin resistance , we can space meals 3 to 4 hours apart , increase protein intake , exercise regularly , and optimize our sleep .