TEAS Reading Practice Test #3

The next questions is based on the table and figure below.

The table shows categories for systolic blood pressure.

A patient’s blood pressure reading is shown below.

Which of the following categories does the patient fall in?

What is the purpose of the italics used in the sentence below?

Although Ben said he supported his coworkers, his actions suggested he did not condone their behavior.

The next question is based on the passage below.

The social and political discourse of America continues to be permeated with idealism. An idealistic viewpoint asserts that the ideals of freedom, equality, justice, and human dignity are the truths that Americans must continue to aspire to. Idealists argue that truth is what should be, not necessarily what is. In general, they work to improve things and to make them as close to ideal as possible.

Which of the following BEST captures the author’s purpose?

The next question is based on the passage below.

Alexander Hamilton and James Madison called for the Constitutional Convention to write a constitution as the foundation of a stronger federal government. Madison and other Federalists like John Adams believed in separation of powers, republicanism, and a strong federal government. Despite the separation of powers that would be provided for in the US Constitution, anti-Federalists like Thomas Jefferson called for even more limitations on the power of the federal government.

In the context of the passage, who would most likely NOT support a strong federal government?

The next four questions are based on the following passage.

Across the globe, women are, on average, outliving their male counterparts. Although this gender gap has shrunk over the last decade thanks to medical improvements and lifestyle changes, women are still expected to live four and a half years longer than men. What is the reason for this trend? The answer may lie in our sex hormones.

Men are more likely to exhibit riskier behaviors than women, especially between the ages of fifteen and twenty-four, when testosterone production is at its peak. Testosterone is correlated with aggressive and reckless behaviors that contribute to high mortality rates—think road rage, alcohol consumption, drug use, and smoking.

Estrogen, on the other hand, seems to be correlated with cholesterol levels: an increase in estrogen is accompanied by a decrease in “bad” cholesterol, which may confer advantages by reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Of course, lifestyle and diet are also components of this difference in life expectancy. Men are more likely to be involved in more physically dangerous jobs, such as manufacturing or construction. They may be less likely to eat as many fruits and vegetables as their female counterparts. And they may be more likely to consume more red meat, including processed meat. These types of meats have been linked to high cholesterol, hypertension, and cancer. Better nutrition and health decisions may eventually even the score in men’s and women’s life expectancy.

What does the second paragraph mainly concern?

What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this essay?

Which of the following statements can be considered a statement of FACT according to the passage?

According to the passage, what is true about women and men?

The next two questions are based on this passage.

HOW TO PLANT POTATOES

Before Planting
Plant potatoes no later than 2 weeks after the last spring freeze.
Cut potatoes into pieces 1 to 2 days before planting.
Loosen soil using a tiller or hand trowel.
Mix fertilizer or compost into loosened soil.

Planting
Dig a 4-inch-deep trench and place potatoes 1 foot apart.
Cover potatoes loosely with soil.

After Planting
Water immediately after planting, and then regularly afterward to keep soil moist.
After 6 weeks, mound soil around the base of the plant to ensure roots stay covered.

Which of the following is the first step to take after planting potatoes?

Which of the following should be done after the soil has been loosened with a tiller or trowel?

The next two questions are based on this email.

Alan —

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know I’ll be out of the office for the next two weeks. Elizabeth and I are finally taking that trip to France we’ve been talking about for years. It’s a bit of a last-minute decision, but since we had the vacation time available, we figured it was now or never.

Anyway, my team’s been briefed on the upcoming meeting, so they should be able to handle the presentation without any hiccups. If you have any questions or concerns, you can direct them to Joanie, who’ll be handling my responsibilities while I’m out.

Let me know if you want any special treats. I don’t know if you can take chocolate and cheese on the plane, but I’m going to try!

Best regards,
Michael

Which of the following BEST captures the author’s purpose?

Which of the following most likely describes the relationship between the author and Alan?

The next three questions are based on this passage.

It had been a long morning for Julia. She’d been woken up early by the sound of lawn mowers outside her window and, despite her best efforts, had been unable to get back to sleep. So, she’d reluctantly got out of bed, showered, and prepared her morning cup of coffee. At least, she tried to, anyway. In the kitchen she’d discovered she was out of regular coffee and had to settle for a decaffeinated cup instead.

Once on the road, her caffeine-free mug of coffee didn’t help make traffic less annoying. In fact, it seemed to Julia like the other drivers were sluggish and surly as well—it took her an extra fifteen minutes to get to work. And when she arrived, all the parking spots were full.

By the time she’d finally found a spot in the overflow lot, she was thirty minutes late for work. She’d hoped her boss would be too busy to notice, but he’d already put a pile of paperwork on her desk with a note that simply said “Rewrite.” She wondered if she should point out to her boss that she hadn’t been the one to write the reports in the first place, but decided against it.

When the fire alarm went off an hour later, Julia decided she’d had enough. She grabbed her purse and headed outside with her coworkers. While everyone else stood around waiting for the alarm to stop, Julia walked determinedly to her car, fired up the engine, and set a course for home.

Which of the following statements based on the passage is an opinion?

The final sentence of the passage states that Julia set a course for home. Which of the following is the MOST accurate interpretation of this sentence?

Which of the following conclusions is BEST supported by the passage?

The next question is based on this table below.

A school wants to buy seventy-five textbooks. Based on the pricing chart, which of the following distributors offers the cheapest price?

The next two questions are based on the map below.

If a camper followed the trail from the Fishing Pond to the Scout Camp and passed by the Fire Circle, which of the following would she also have to pass by?

Which of the following is located due north of the Fire Circle?

Which of the following is a secondary source for an article on the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

Which of the following indicates the beginning of a sequence?

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source that would be used in a documentary about World War I?

Which of the following BEST defines the word match as used in the sentence below?

Victoria won easily and had plenty of time to rest before her next scheduled match.

The next question is based on the table of contents below taken from a biology textbook.

Chapter 2: Amphibians of Texas
1. Frogs

A) Tree Frogs
B) ________
C) True Frogs

2. Toads

A) True Toads
B) Narrowmouth Toads
C) Burrowing Toads

3. Salamanders

Based on the pattern of the headings, which of the following is a reasonable heading to insert in the blank spot?

After following the directions below, what order will the shapes be in?

1. Remove block C.
2. Remove block E.
3. Place block A immediately after block D.
4. Add block C after block A.

The next question is based on the passage below.

The study showed that private tutoring is providing a significant advantage to those students who are able to afford it. Researchers looked at the grades of students who had received free tutoring through the school versus those whose parents had paid for private tutors. The study included 2,500 students in three high schools across four grade levels. The study found that private tutoring corresponded with a rise in grade point average (GPA) of 0.5 compared to students who used the school’s free tutor service, and 0.7 compared to students who used no tutoring. After reviewing the study, the board is recommending that the school restructure its free tutor service to provide a more equitable education for all students.

Which of the following weakens the author’s argument?

A voter wants to find out the locations of polling places for an upcoming state election. Which of the following sources should the voter use?

The next question is based on the index below taken from a history textbook.

Battle of Sidi Barrani 115 – 116
Battle of Someri 203 – 205
Battle of Stalingrad 306 – 310
Battle of Studzianki 311 – 312
Battle of the Scheldt 110 – 112, 207

A student wants to find information on the Battle of the Scheldt. According to the index, where should he look?

The next question is based on the following guide that shows when vegetables should be harvested.

Spring: artichokes, broccoli, chives, collard greens, peas, spinach, watercress
Summer: beets, bell peppers, corn, eggplant, green beans, okra, tomatoes, zucchini
Fall: acorn squash, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, endive, ginger, sweet potatoes
Winter: Belgian endive, buttercup squash, kale, leeks, turnips, winter squash

According to the guide, in which of the following seasons is ginger harvested?

The next two questions are based on this passage.

Mr. Tim Morgan —

This letter is to inform Mr. Morgan that his application for the position of Lead Technician has been received by our Human Resources team. We have been pleased to receive a higher-than-expected number of applications for this position, and we are glad that Mr. Morgan is among the many who find our company an attractive place to build a career. Due to the influx of applications, our Human Resources team will be taking longer than previously stated to review candidates and schedule interviews. Please look for further communication from our Human Resources team in the next two to three weeks.

Regards,
Allison Wakefield
Head of Human Resources

Which of the following conclusions is well supported by the passage?

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the passage?

The next two questions are based on this passage.

The greatest changes in sensory, motor, and perceptual development happen in the first two years of life. When babies are first born, most of their senses operate in a similar way to those of adults. For example, babies are able to hear before they are born; studies show that babies turn toward the sound of their mothers’ voices just minutes after being born, indicating they recognize the mother’s voice from their time in the womb.

The exception to this rule is vision. A baby’s vision changes significantly in its first year of life; initially its range of vision is only 8 – 12 inches with no depth perception. As a result, infants rely primarily on hearing; vision does not become the dominant sense until around the age of 12 months. Babies also prefer faces to other objects. This preference, along with their limited vision range, means that their sight is initially focused on their caregiver.

Which of the following senses do babies primarily rely on?

Which of the following BEST describes the mode of the passage?

The next two questions are based on the following passage and figure.

As you can see from the graph, my babysitting business has been really successful. The year started with a busy couple of months—several snows combined with a large number of requests for Valentine’s Day services boosted our sales quite a bit. The spring months have admittedly been a bit slow, but we’re hoping for a big summer once school gets out. Several clients have already put in requests for our services!

Based on the information in the graph, how much more did Sam’s Babysitting Service bring in during February than during April?

Which of the following BEST describes the tone of the passage?

The next two questions are based on the following passage.

The odds of success for any new restaurant are slim. Competition in the city is fierce, and the low margin of return means that aspiring restaurateurs must be exact and ruthless with their budget and pricing. The fact that The Hot Dog has lasted as long as it has is a testament to its owners’ skills.

Which of the following conclusions is well supported by the passage?

Which of the following has the same meaning as testament as used in the final sentence?

The next question is based on the table of contents below taken from a health textbook.

Balanced Nutrition

A. Sources of Iron

1) Animal-Based Sources

a. Beef
b. Pork
c. __________

2) Plant-Based Sources

a. Leafy Greens
b. Nuts and Seeds

B. Sources of Calcium

C. Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Based on the pattern of the headings, which of the following is a reasonable subheading to insert in the blank spot?

Which of the following sentences indicates the end of a sequence?

The next question is based on the index below taken from an art history textbook.

1. Renaissance Art 15 – 104

A) Italian Painters         18 – 57
B) German Painters      58 – 72
C) French Painters        73 – 104

2. Renaissance Architecture 105 – 203

A) Renaissance: 1400 – 1500              107 – 152
B) High Renaissance: 1500 – 1525     153 – 177
C) Mannerism: 1520 – 1600                178 – 203

A student wants to find information on the Italian painter Sandro Botticelli. On which of the following pages will she most likely find this information?

The next five questions are based on this passage.

The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 revolutionized medical care. The widespread use of penicillin and other antibiotics has saved millions of people from the deadliest bacterial infections known to humans and prevented the spread of bacterial diseases. But we have relied on antibiotics too heavily, which has undermined their effectiveness as bacteria evolve and develop resistance to these drugs.

To add to the problem, factory farms across the United States are inundating pigs, cattle, chickens, and turkeys with cocktails of antibiotics to prevent diseases from proliferating among their tightly packed livestock. Because livestock manure is used as fertilizer, drug-resistant bacteria are spreading within the soils and waterways of farms, contaminating even plant-producing environments. The result: a dramatic rise in drug-resistant bacterial infections, sickening two million people per year and killing 23,000 in the United States alone.

Which sentence BEST summarizes the passage’s main idea?

What is the meaning of the word revolutionized as used in the first sentence?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a detail in the passage?

What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this essay?

Readers can infer from this passage that the author feels ________ about the “dramatic rise in drug-resistant bacterial infections.”