ENGLISH 102 Reading TEAS with Answers
Mustache
- Which of the following would be appropriate for this passage?
*Mustaches and Modern
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- Which of the following statements best describes the topic of the passage?
*Mustaches are constant through different times
- Which of the following statements can be inferred “However it is in the last several centuries that mustaches have undergone a more creative transformation”
*People are now more creative then ancient times
- Which of the following statements can be inferred from the final paragraph?
*Different mustaches can evoke interpretations
- Which information does author support claim of mustache influenced other creations?
*The invention of the mustache cup
- Which source would someone consult to learn about mustache styles that were popular in 1920’s?
A magazine article
Frankenstein
- Which of the following information from the passage next supports the author’s argument that Frankenstein is not a work of science?
The story contains elements of Gothic horror
- Which of the following is the authors purpose for writing the passage?
To identify Frankenstein as a gothic horror
- What would be a good theme?
Radioactive Alligator
KIlled him Diego
- Which of the following items does Diego rule out as being impervious weakness?
Infection
- Which of the following emotions can be inferred Diego is feeling at the end?
Fear
- What would be appropriate title for passage?
Knowing Evil
- Which reflects Diegos opinion?
The supervillains cant win
- Which years is most likely the setting?
1980
Which of the statements best supports Diegos opinion that his brother was killed by a supervillain?
Javier Had never been sick
Magician Harry Houdini
- What is a synonym for “defrauding”?
Deceiving
- What statements explain why Houdini never had to pay out on his 10,000 wage?
He was never fooled by a medium who challenged him
Cats vs Dogs
- What is main point of the passage?
Cats make better pets than dogs
- Which represents authors opinion? Cats clean themselves with tongue
- Which is the mode?
Persuasive
- Which best describes authors purpose in the first two sentences of the passage?
To focus the reader on cats and dogs
1. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
the diminishing number of Chimney swifts can be reversed by simple conservation efforts
2. Which of the following conclusion can the reader make from the passage? chimney swift can easily adapt roosting behaviors to any structure made of the proper material
3. Which of the following lists support the main idea of the passage?
the growth of the chimney Swifts
4. Based on this passage, which of the following statement is true? the author use an informal style that appeals to reader
5. The first paragraph in the passage on Chimney Swifts include this description: “ large colonies of hundreds or even thousands from tornado-like funnels” why does the author include this passage?
it provides the reader with an engagement image
6. Which of the following can be interfered from the passage? the way we track Chimney Swift population change in the 1970s
Frida Kahlo Passage (Expository)
1.) Which of the following lists the correct sequence of events in artist Frida Kahlo's life? Frida was born at Casa Azul, her Sister Adriana was born, and she began painting self-portraits.
2.) Which of the following describes the authors tone in the passage? Formal
3.) In which of the following sources would a reader most likely find the passage? An encyclopedia article about Kahlo
4.) A student wants to learn more about Frida Kahlo's political activities. To which of the following articles should the student refer?
Notable exhibit of artists who had socialist political viewpoints.
5.) Which of the following would be considered a primary source about Frida Kahlo? A letter written by Frida Kahlo to Diego Rivera.
Greek theater
1. According to the passage, in which of the following parts of the classic dramatic structure does the pro-against the antagonist in a comedy?
Falling action
2. Which of the following proposed titles best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
The element of classic dramatic narrative
3. Which of the following statements from passage is an opinion?
Modern drama tends to be less rigid and is more expressive than classic drama.
4. Which of the following best describes the authors' purpose?
To describe for readers the differences between modern and classic structure.
5. Based on the information in the passage, which of the following sentence would most likely appear in action part of the goldilocks story?
When Goldilocks saw the three bears, she jumped out of the window and ran away.
The robbery
-Persuasive
-(Jewel Thief on the Lose)
-She called the police first
UFO
1) which of the following is the author's purpose for writing the passage? Provide the reader with information about a possible UFO sighting.
2) Which of the following is the best summary of the passage?
In December, a woman sighted a UFO. Later that same night, an elderly man was
reported missing. A UFO watcher Today reporter saw a damaged UFO in an army base
hangar, but the army refused to comment.
Central Park
(need to find the question)?
Olmstead and Vaux's work of art welcomes about 40million visitors each year.
1. (A) which of the following sentences contains the author's opinion?
The state government recognized the need for peaceful space in chaotic city.
2. According to the passage, which of the following factors caused New York State to purchase the land that is now called Central Park?
New York citizens had been campaigning for years for a public park in Manhattan. Central Park Passage
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