ATI TEAS 7
Practice TEAS Test Reading Questions
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 1 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:
Tips for Eating Calcium Rich Foods
Dairy: Beverage
• Include milk as a beverage at meals.
o Consider choosing fat-free or low-fat milk.
• Whole milk: consider a gradual shift to fat-free milk to lower saturated fat and calories. Start with reduced fat (2%), then low-fat (1%), and finally fat-free (skim).
• Cappuccinos or lattes: ask for them with fat-free (skim) milk.
Dairy: Meals
• Oatmeal and hot cereals: Try adding fat-free or low-fat milk instead of water
• Use fat-free or low-fat milk when making condensed cream soups (e.g., cream of tomato).
• Shredded low-fat cheese with casseroles, soups, stews, or vegetables
• Fat-free or low-fat yogurt with a baked potato
Dairy: Snack
• Have fat-free or low-fat yogurt as a snack.
o Make a dip for fruits or vegetables from yogurt.
o Make fruit-yogurt smoothies in the blender.
Dairy: Dessert
• Chocolate or butterscotch pudding with fat-free or low-fat milk.
• Cut-up fruit with flavored yogurt for a quick dessert.
Non-Dairy Products:
• Lactose Intolerance
o Lactose-free alternatives within the milk group (e.g., cheese, yogurt, or lactose- free milk)
o Consume the enzyme lactase before consuming milk products.
• Personal choice to avoid dairy:
o Calcium fortified juices, cereals, breads, and soy or rice beverages
o Canned fish (sardines, salmon with bones) soybeans and other soy products, some other dried beans, and some leafy greens.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is true about calcium-rich foods? I. Canned salmon with bones contains calcium. II. Cheese is a lactose-free food. III. Condensed soup made with water is a calcium-rich food.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'I only.' Canned salmon with bones contains calcium as the bones are a good source of calcium, making statement I true. However, statement II is false as cheese is not a lactose-free food. Statement III is also incorrect as condensed soup made with water is not necessarily a calcium-rich food. Other calcium-rich options include dairy products like milk, yogurt, and specific non-dairy products like calcium-fortified juices, canned fish with bones, soybeans, and leafy greens.
Extract:
Regina has a severe allergy to dairy products. She is going to attend a work-related function during which lunch will be served. She requests to see the menu before the function to make sure there is something she will be able to eat. For lunch, the organizers will be serving soup, bread, and a light salad. The following soup options are available:
Cream of potato soup Lentil soup
Broccoli cheese soup Cream of tomato soup
Question 3 of 5
Which of the above options is most likely the best choice for Regina, considering her dairy allergy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Given Regina's severe allergy to dairy products, the best choice for her would be Lentil soup. This option does not contain any dairy and is a nutritious choice that provides a good balance of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients. It is a hearty and filling option that can help keep Regina satisfied and energized. Additionally, lentils are known for their health benefits, including promoting heart health and digestion.
Choices A, C, and D are less suitable for Regina as they contain dairy or are not as nutritious as lentil soup.
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Question 4 of 5
The guide words at the top of a dictionary page are considerable and conspicuous. Which of the following words is an entry on this page?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is "C: conserve." In a dictionary page where the guide words are "considerable" and "conspicuous," the word "conserve" would be an entry as it falls alphabetically within those guide words.
Choice A, "consonantal," starts with a different letter, so it would not be located between the guide words.
Choice B, "consumption," also starts with a different letter and would not be between the guide words.
Choice D, "conquistador," starts with a different letter and is also far from the guide words alphabetically, making it an incorrect entry on this particular page.
Extract:
The loss of barrier islands through erosion poses a serious challenge to many communities along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Along with marshes and wetlands, these islands protect coastal towns from major storms. In the past seventy years, Louisiana alone has lost almost 2,000 square miles of coastal land to hurricanes and flooding. More than 100 square miles of wetlands protecting the city of New Orleans were wiped out by a single storm, Hurricane Katrina. Due to this exposure of coastal communities, recent hurricane seasons have proven the most expensive on record: annual losses since 2005 have been estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars. This unfortunate trend is likely to continue, since meteorological research shows that the Atlantic basin is in an active storm period that could continue for decades.
Question 5 of 5
The passage describes recent hurricane seasons as the most expensive on record. Which of the following statements gives the implied reason for this increased expense?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The destruction of barrier islands and coastal wetlands has left the mainland exposed, leading to increased damage and expenses from hurricanes. This implies a direct reason for the increased cost of recent hurricane seasons. The other choices do not directly address the reason for the increased expenses.
Choice A talks about the intensity of Hurricane Katrina but does not explain the overall trend of increased expenses.
Choice B mentions buildings being destroyed, which is a consequence rather than a reason for increased expenses.
Choice C discusses an active period in the Atlantic Basin but does not connect it to the increased costs of hurricane seasons.