ATI TEAS 7
Practice TEAS Test Reading Questions
Extract:
Passage 1:
Fairy tales, fictional stories that involve magical occurrences and imaginary creatures like trolls, elves, giants, and talking animals, are found in similar forms throughout the world. This occurs when a story with an origin in a particular location spreads geographically to, over time, far-flung lands. All variations of the same story must logically come from a single source. As language, ideas, and goods travel from place to place through the movement of peoples, stories that catch human imagination travel as well through human retelling.
Passage 2:
Fairy tales capture basic, fundamental human desires and fears. They represent the most essential form of fictionalized human experience: the bad characters are pure evil, the good characters are pure good, the romance of royalty (and of commoners becoming royalty) is celebrated, etc. Given the nature of the fairy tale genre, it is not surprising that many different cultures come up with similar versions of the same essential story.
Question 1 of 5
What does the 'nature of the fairy tale genre' refer to in Passage 2?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The 'nature of the fairy tale genre' in Passage 2 refers to the representation of basic human experiences. The passage emphasizes that fairy tales embody fundamental human desires and fears, portraying characters as either pure good or pure evil and celebrating themes like romance and transformation. This representation of basic human experiences makes fairy tales relatable and universal, resonating with audiences across various cultures and time periods.
Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because while they may be elements found in fairy tales, they do not capture the essence of the 'nature of the fairy tale genre' as being rooted in the representation of fundamental human experiences.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following choices introduces a specific claim and distinguishes it from counterclaims?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Choice B introduces a specific claim that texting while driving is extremely dangerous by stating that 'there may be nothing more dangerous than texting while driving' and supports this claim with statistics on the number of deaths and injuries caused by texting while driving. It further emphasizes the impact by mentioning that the majority of texting drivers are teens. This approach of providing specific evidence helps to distinguish the claim from counterclaims and strengthens the argument.
Choices A, C, and D do not introduce a specific claim supported by factual evidence and fail to distinguish it from potential counterclaims, making them less effective in presenting a strong argument.
Extract:
In an effort to conserve water, the town of Audley has asked residents and businesses to water their lawns just one day a week. It has provided the following schedule based on addresses:
Monday: addresses ending in 0 and 9 Tuesday: addresses ending in 1 and 8 Wednesday: addresses ending in 2 and 7 Thursday: addresses ending in 3 and 6 Friday: addresses ending in 5
Saturday: addresses ending in 4
Businesses with suite numbers should use the final number in the suite number to determine their watering schedule.
Question 3 of 5
Based on the information provided, what is the most logical reason for the watering schedule having the same number for both Friday and Saturday?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The most logical reason for the watering schedule having the same number for both Friday and Saturday is that the residents at addresses ending with these numbers are the most likely to consume more water. This indicates a trend in water consumption among residents at these specific addresses, leading to the need for consistent watering on both days.
Choice A is incorrect as the number of addresses ending with specific numbers does not necessarily correlate with water consumption.
Choice B is incorrect as there is no information suggesting that businesses consuming the most water have addresses ending with these numbers.
Choice D is incorrect as there is no evidence to support that the city is more concerned about water usage specifically in the latter part of the week.
Extract:
The following is an excerpt of an article published by The New York Times announcing the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Use the following article to answer the next five questions.
AWFUL EVENT
President Lincoln Shot by an Assassin
The Deed Done at Ford's Theatre Last Night
THE ACT OF A DESPERATE REBEL
The President Still Alive at Last Accounts No Hopes Entertained of His Recovery
Attempted Assassination of Secretary Seward
DETAILS OF THE DREADFUL TRAGEDY.
Official
War Department, Washington April 15, 1:30 A.M. - Maj. Gen. Dis.: This evening at about 9:30 P.M. at Ford's Theatre, the President, while sitting in his private box with Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Harris, and Major Rathburn, was shot by an assassin, who suddenly entered the box and appeared behind the President. The assassin then leaped upon the stage, brandishing a large dagger or knife, and made his escape in the rear of the theatre. The pistol ball entered the back of the President's head and penetrated nearly through the head. The wound is mortal. The President has been insensible ever since it was inflicted, and is now dying.
About the same hour an assassin, whether the same or not, entered Mr. Sewards' apartments, and under the pretense of having a prescription, was shown to the Secretary's sick chamber. The assassin immediately rushed to the bed, and inflicted two or three stabs on the throat and two on the face. It is hoped the wounds may not be mortal. My apprehension is that they will prove fatal.
The nurse alarmed Mr. Frederick Seward, who was in an adjoining room, and hastened to the door of his father's room, when he met the assassin, who inflicted upon him one or more dangerous wounds. The recovery of Frederick Seward is doubtful.
It is not probable that the President will live throughout the night.
Gen. Grant and wife were advertised to be at the theatre this evening, but he started to Burlington at 6 o'clock this evening. At a Cabinet meeting at which Gen. Grant was present, the subject of the state of the country and the prospect of a speedy peace was discussed. The President was very cheerful and hopeful, and spoke very kindly of Gen. Lee and others of the Confederacy, and of the establishment of government in Virginia.
All the members of the Cabinet except Mr. Seward are now in attendance upon the President. I have seen Mr. Seward, but he and Frederick were both unconscious.
Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War.
Question 4 of 5
What is a likely purpose for including so many headlines at the start of the article?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Including multiple headlines at the start of an article allows for the quick conveyance of the most important information about a significant event. In the case of the article about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the headlines serve as brief summaries of key details, such as the event itself, the perpetrator, the status of the President, and related incidents like the attempted assassination of Secretary Seward. These headlines help readers grasp the main points efficiently without having to read through the entire article. The purpose is to summarize the key details and attract readers' attention to engage them in the content.
Choice B is incorrect because the purpose is not to sensationalize the story but to inform.
Choice C is incorrect as the intention is not to incite panic but to provide essential information.
Choice D is incorrect because the headlines serve a meaningful purpose and are not included just to fill empty space on the page.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Among the following structural patterns in a paragraph, which does a writer use to show readers something instead of telling them something?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The writer uses description as a structural pattern to show readers something instead of telling them. By vividly describing Thomas Jefferson, his life, achievements, and significance, the reader can form a mental image and understanding of who he was without being explicitly told. Description allows for a more engaging and immersive experience for the reader compared to being told facts directly.
Choice A, 'Division,' involves breaking down a subject into parts for analysis and understanding, not necessarily showing something instead of telling it.
Choice B, 'Narration,' is the act of telling a story or recounting events, which involves direct communication rather than showing through vivid details.
Choice C, 'Definition,' is providing the meaning of something, which is informative but does not create a visual or immersive experience like description does.