ATI TEAS 7
ATI TEAS 7 Version 1 Reading Questions
Extract:
It can be difficult to write sometimes, especially if you are creating something brand new. It is even harder when you must write while following certain rules. Some writers thrive when there are limits, like sonnets or elegies; you can't just throw some words on the page and call it a haiku. On the other hand, some successful poets really enjoy breaking the rules. They will refuse to use the rules, if you can just break them and still so then what good are the rules, if you can just break them and still succeed? That doesn't make sense. I guess that is why I am not a poet.
Question 1 of 5
From where is the author most likely drawing their statements in the passage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The author's statements in the passage reflect personal opinions and observations about writing and poetry. The passage does not refer to specific resources or external sources like a poetry archive, a university library, or an online writing lab. The author discusses the challenges and preferences of writers, indicating that the statements are based on the author's own experiences and thoughts. Therefore, the most likely source for the author's statements is their own knowledge about writing.
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Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements about a thesis statement is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A thesis statement is the central idea or main point that a writer puts forward in a piece of writing. It serves as a roadmap for the reader, outlining the purpose and direction of the text. The thesis statement is crucial in guiding the content and structure of the writing, making option B the correct choice in this context.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following sources would provide relevant information about the cost of property destruction following a natural disaster?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A newspaper article about the natural disaster would likely contain information about the cost of property destruction following the event. Newspapers often cover such details, including estimates of property damage, insurance claims, and overall economic impact. This source would be more relevant compared to a pamphlet on local resources, a speech about community responders, or a photograph of damage taken by a bystander, which may not necessarily focus on the cost aspect.
Extract:
In 1932, the Australian government lost war against the native emu population. the operation that has since become known as great emu war began as an initiative to combat overpopulation of the crop-destroying birds invading farmland around Chandler and Walgooglan. The initial assault on the flightless avian began 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 repeated pleas for assistance by the farmers in the area.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements is a logical conclusion based on this report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The report details the unsuccessful attempts by the Australian government to combat the emu population from 1932. Despite military involvement in the Great Emu War, the emus adapted guerrilla tactics, rendering the efforts largely ineffective. The government declined further involvement with the ongoing conflict in 1934, 1943, and 1948. Therefore, the logical conclusion based on this report is that emus continued to destroy crops in the area through the 1930s and 1940s, as there is no indication of successful eradication or control of the emu population during this period.
Extract:
THE Farallon Island, or devils Teeth, as they are referred to by sailors, area group of small islands with rocky, barren terrain and treacherous, 48 km (30 miles) off the coast of San Francisco, California although the islands are small, with a combined total land area of 0.41km squared (0.16 square miles), they are positioned in a major ocean current, which enables them to house dense populations of birds, rodents seals, and other water mammals.
The abundance of wildlife first attracted Russian and American fur traders in the early 1800s, who then nearly eliminated the seal population in the area. The islands then became an agricultural resource for San Francisco during the gold rush era when egg companies began harvesting bird eggs on the islands. In 1863, violence between viral egg companies erupted on the islands (known as the Egg War") which inadvertently attracted national attention and provoked lawmakers to pass legislation to protect and rehabilitate the island's natural ecosystem.
In 1881, an executive order was passed that decreed egging illegal on the Farallon's. This ended private enterprises on the islands was reinforced in 1909 when President Theodore Roosevelt created the Farallon Reservation to restore human access and preserve that northern island, and over time many of the island original inhabitants have returned.
The Farallon's are now home to the world's largest population of western gull. Seals have returned, as well as otters and sea lions, which in turn attracts great white sharks. The combination of sharks, underwater currents, and jagged coastline are probably what earned the Farallon's their nickname "Devil's Teeth," though it hasn't stopped a few adventurous people from swimming. Four people have completed the 30-mile swim from the islands to San Francisco; the fastest person completed the journey in 14 hours.
Question 5 of 5
What is the main idea of the passage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. The passage discusses how human activities, such as fur trading and egg harvesting, disrupted the ecosystem of the Farallon Islands in the early 1800s. This disruption led to the near elimination of seals and other wildlife populations. However, due to national attention and legislative action, efforts were made to protect and rehabilitate the island's natural ecosystem. The passage highlights the restoration efforts that took place over time, showcasing how humans played a role in both disrupting and restoring the ecosystem of the Farallon Islands.