TEAS Reading Practice Questions

Extract:

1821: Clara Barton is born in North Oxford, Massachusetts.
1831: Barton cares for her brother David after he falls from a roof and
is severely injured.
1855: Barton moves to Washington D.C. to work as the first female
federal patent clerk.
1861: Barton begins gathering and distributing food, clothing, and medical
supplies to wounded soldiers during the Civil War.
1862: Barton works on the front lines as a self-taught nurse.
1865: After the war, Barton begins identifying anonymous soldiers to be properly buried
through the Office of Missing Soldiers.
1869: Barton travels to Europe, assisting with preparing military hospitals and supplying aid to the poor.
1881: Barton petitions President Chester A. Arthur to open an American
branch of the International Red Cross Organization.

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following best describes the theme of the passage?

A. Patronizing B. Skeptical C. Objective D. Nostalgic

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Objective.' The passage presents a factual account of Clara Barton's life events without showing bias or personal feelings. The text outlines significant milestones in Barton's life chronologically, from her birth to her contributions during and after the Civil War, culminating in her advocacy for the establishment of an American branch of the International Red Cross Organization. The passage does not exhibit a patronizing tone (choice
A), as it does not talk down to Barton or belittle her achievements. It is also not skeptical (choice
B), as it does not express doubt or disbelief in the information presented. Furthermore, the passage is not nostalgic (choice
D), as it does not dwell on sentimental feelings or memories of the past.
Therefore, 'Objective' is the most suitable description of the passage's theme.

Extract:

In 1932, the Australian government lost a war against the native emu population. The operation that has since become known as the Great Emu War began as an initiative to combat the overpopulation of the crop-destroying birds invading farmland around Chandler and Walgoolan. The initial assault on the flightless avians began on November 2 and lasted six days before the military personnel withdrew. Efforts resumed on November 12, but by early December, the feathered foes had adopted guerrilla tactics against the targeted wheat fields, rendering military involvement largely ineffective. The Australian government declined further involvement with the ongoing conflict in 1934, 1943, and 1948, despite the repeated pleas for assistance by the farmers in the area.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following sentences from the passage includes a fact?

A. With a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient.' B. You can see the toll this stalking experience has had on her every twitch of her eye and clench of her jaw.' C. The close-up shots feel claustrophobic like the perspective is skewed.' D. This is a tense thrill ride that will not disappoint fans of Joy Taylor or this genre in general.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The sentence 'With a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient' includes a fact, which is the running time of the movie. This statement provides a concrete, verifiable detail from the passage.
Choice B describes a subjective observation about the character's behavior, not a fact.
Choice C expresses an opinion about the visual effect of the close-up shots, not a factual detail.
Choice D offers an opinion about the movie's appeal to fans of a specific genre, rather than presenting a fact from the passage.

Extract:

1821: Clara Barton is born in North Oxford, Massachusetts.
1831: Barton cares for her brother David after he falls from a roof and
is severely injured.
1855: Barton moves to Washington D.C. to work as the first female
federal patent clerk.
1861: Barton begins gathering and distributing food, clothing, and medical
supplies to wounded soldiers during the Civil War.
1862: Barton works on the front lines as a selfÃ¢â‚¬â€œtaught nurse.
1865: After the war, Barton begins identifying anonymous soldiers to be properly buried
through the Office of Missing Soldiers.
1869: Barton travels to Europe, assisting with preparing military hospitals and supplying aid to the poor.
1881: Barton petitions President Chester A. Arthur to open an American
branch of the International Red Cross Organization.

Question 3 of 5

What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To express emotions B. To inform about Clara Barton's life and achievements C. To persuade readers to support the Red Cross Organization D. To entertain with fictional tales

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: '
To inform about Clara Barton's life and achievements.' The passage provides a chronological account of Clara Barton's significant life events, from her birth to her philanthropic work during the Civil War and beyond. It aims to educate the reader about Barton's contributions and accomplishments rather than to express emotions, persuade readers to support a specific organization, or entertain with fictional tales.
Therefore, choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the informational content of the passage.

Extract:

Don't Look Back Now is the story of Keisha (Joy Taylor), a woman who has moved across the country to escape her creepy ex-boyfriend stalker, Tom (Kevin Highsmith). However, mysterious things keep happening to the people in Keisha'slife, and the authorities don't believe her. But there's one thing nobody knows - she's got a secret that will make anyone coming to harm her regret it - especially Tom. This thriller is an exciting roller coaster ride that constantly keeps the audience guessing.

Director Juliette Cho knows exactly how to manipulate the camera to capture every shadow and peripheral movement, keeping the viewer on edge. The close-up shots feel claustrophobic like the perspective is skewed. For any other movie, this might be annoying, but for this one, it helps put the viewer in Keisha's suspicious shoes very well. With a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient, and Cho uses cinematography deftly to show the quick and jerky passage of time from Keisha's perspective.
The performances are rock solid all the way through. Joy Taylor is brittle and violent, simmering below the surface with rage. You can see the toll this stalking experience has had on her in every twitch of her eye and clench of her jaw. The strength she displays once the film shifts into the darker, triumphant second act is a wonder to behold. Kevin Highsmith gives off just the right vibe of charming and sinister as Tom, effortlessly shifting his entire performance between sweet and suddenly dangerous.
This is a tense thrill rise that will not disappoint fans of Joy Taylor or this genre in general. You can find Don't Look Back Now at the Main Street Metroplex 12 and the Movie Palace 20 starting Friday.

Question 4 of 5

Why was Lamarr's invention not of interest to the US?

A. Hollywood was known to have spies B. The navy preferred to use the work of military engineers C. The military was too preoccupied to consider new inventions D. They suspected her patent was invalid

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. The US Navy preferred to utilize technology developed by military engineers rather than consider Lamarr's invention.
Choice A is incorrect because Hollywood containing spies is not relevant to why the US was not interested in Lamarr's invention.
Choice C is incorrect as there is no mention of the military being too preoccupied to consider new inventions in the provided context.
Choice D is incorrect as there is no indication that the US suspected Lamarr's patent to be invalid; rather, the focus was on the navy's preference for technology developed by military engineers.

Extract:

The best part about going to the theatre is the feeling of being
transported into the story. As soon as the curtains rise, you can
forget about the chairs that make you feel like you've been squished
into a sardine can and embrace wherever the story takes you, if
only for a short while. The emotions in the play become your emotions.
The lives of the characters become your life. From a drama about a
financial crisis to a comedy about a play gone wrong, there is no
limit to where the theatre can take you.

Question 5 of 5

During the Great Emu War, which of the following events happened immediately after the conflict resumed in mid-November?

A. Military efforts became ineffective B. The Australian government launched the initial assault C. The military withdrew D. Emus resorted to guerrilla tactics

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. According to the extract, emus resorted to guerrilla tactics during the Great Emu War. This choice aligns with the information provided, indicating that the emus changed their tactics in response to the conflict.

Choices A, B, and C are incorrect as there is no mention in the extract or historical context of military efforts becoming ineffective, the Australian government launching an initial assault, or the military withdrawing immediately after the conflict resumed in mid-November.

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ATI TEAS 7

ATI TEAS 7