TEAS 7 READING
1. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the passage?
A humming bird may attack other birds that come near a humming
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(The author states that male hummingbirds may become aggressive in defending food sources.)
2. Which of the following describes the structure of the passage?
This passage provides facts about hummingbirds.
(The passage provides information about hummingbirds in an expository manner.)
3. Which of the following is the authors main purpose in the third paragraph?
To Inform (The third paragraph provides objective details and facts, including physical and temperamental characteristics, of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.)
4. Which of the following statements from the passage provides evidence that hummingbirds have the ability to amaze? Their wings beat faster than those of any other bird- from 60 to 70 times per second
(This sentence provides an example of one of the amazing abilities that hummingbirds have compared to other birds, which supports the argument that they have the ability to amaze.)
5. Which of the following sentences best summarizes the passage? They are marvels of speed, agility, and beauty. (This sentence summarizes much of the preceding content in the passage)
6. Which of the following has a similar theme to the Hummingbirds passage? A nature documentary highlighting the many different varieties of peacock spider in Australia and their unique traits
(The Hummingbirds passage describes the surprising variety and abilities of the large array of Hummingbirds in the United States. A nature documentary that similarly describes the diversity and unique appearance of the peacock spider would have a similar theme.)
7. Which of the following best rephrases the topic of the passage? The wide variety of hummingbirds and their attributes.
(The passage gives examples of the variety of hummingbirds in existence as well as their many different attributes.)
8. Which of the following best supports the authors point of view that hummingbirds are “marvels of speed, agility, and beauty”? A citation from a zoologist. (A zoologist studies animals. A citation from a zoologist would support the author’s claims about hummingbirds.)
9. Which of the following statements from the passage contains only facts? When newly hatched, three of the birds can fit inside a nest in the size of a large thimble. (The information in this sentence is verifiable fact.)
Read the memo below before answering the question.
TO: All Staff
FROM: Human Resources RE: Award Nominations
As the year comes to a close, please consider nominating a coworker for the employee-of-the-year award. This award is sponsored by the company and is intended to recognize an employee who has exhibited consistent excellent performance throughout the year. Please keep the intended purpose in mind when considering a nominee. Once all nominations have been received, a committee of managers and employees will make the final selection.
Please submit your nominations no later than Friday, December 5th.
10. What is the main purpose of the memo? To request nominations of potential candidates for an annual award. (This memo specifically asks employees to submit nominations and outlines the details of submission. All sentences in the memo support this purpose.)
11. What is a logical conclusion based on the information given in the memo? An employee will be selected from the nominee pool shortly after December 5th. (The paragraph states that once all nominations have been received, a
committee will make the selection. Additionally, nominations are due by December 5th.)
The next two questions are based on this passage.
Read the passage below before answering the question.
Two weeks ago, I went fishing on the Kaw River with my grandfather. We found a secluded spot where the fish were abundant. After a while, several police officers appeared on the opposite shore. Grandfather hollered across and discovered that they were looking for a stolen car that had been reportedly dumped in the Kaw. I suddenly had a large tug on my line, but I could not pull the fish in without breaking my line. A police officer in scuba gear volunteered to help. After several moments, the diver surfaced and said, "You have a whopper, but he is in one of those old cars at the bottom. I would have better luck helping you, but every time I approach him, he rolls up the window!"
12. Which of the following is the purpose of this paragraph?
To Entertain (The passage tells a story that is meant to entertain.)
13. Which of the following sentences in the text could support the inference that it is common practice to dispose of old vehicles in the Kaw River?
After several moments, the diver surfaced and said You have a whooper, but he is in one of those old cars at the bottom. (The police diver jokes that the fish is in “one of those old cars” on the riverbed. This implies that there are several cars at the bottom of the Kaw River)
14. What is the meaning of "uncanny," as used in the 4th paragraph of the passage? Surreal (Based on the author's descriptions of the incredible, unusual situations that sleepwalkers can experience, this definition of uncanny fits the context of the passage.)
15. Which of the following best rephrases the author's point of view about media coverage of sleepwalking? Media coverage of sleepwalking is sensationalized.
16. Based on the passage, which of the following inferences can be made about the woman's sleepwalking event described in the second paragraph? The woman's sleepwalking experience became a popular news story.
17. Which of the following is the main idea in the third paragraph? Sleepwalking is a common phenomenon.
18. Which of the following sentences rephrases the author main argument about sleepwalking in the passage? Sleep walking is a perplexing mystery that can be alarming to those who have the condition.
19. Which of the following sentences from the passage presents the topic of the passage? Despite the fact that sleepwalking, or noctambulation, occurs frequently, this odd ailment remains a baffling, uncanny – if not frightening
– phenomenon.
Read the passage below before answering the question.
Most Americans know that HIV/AIDS is a worldwide health problem; many also believe it is the most dangerous disease across the globe. Malaria, however, far surpasses HIV/AIDS as a cause of sickness and death around the world. One likely reason for Americans' lack of awareness about malaria may be that malaria has been eradicated in this country, thanks in large part to efforts made during World War II. U.S. scientists sought new medicines and methods to control the effects and spread of malaria among combat troops. Those efforts were later applied to an eradication effort that has kept t [Show Less]