Practice TEAS Test Reading

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the destruction of barrier islands and coastal wetlands has left the mainland exposed, making it more vulnerable to hurricane damage. This increased vulnerability leads to higher expenses in terms of property damage, infrastructure repairs, and disaster relief efforts. Choice A is incorrect as the violence of Hurricane Katrina alone does not explain the overall increase in expenses for recent hurricane seasons. Choice B is also incorrect as the destruction of valuable buildings in New Orleans is a consequence of the increased vulnerability due to the destruction of barrier islands and wetlands, rather than the reason for the increased expenses. Choice C is incorrect as the statement about the Atlantic Basin entering an active period does not directly explain the increased expenses related to recent hurricane seasons.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: conserve. The guide words "considerable" and "conspicuous" indicate that the word to be found on the page should fall alphabetically between these two words. "Conserve" comes after "considerable" and before "conspicuous." Therefore, "conserve" is the word that would be found on this dictionary page. A: consonantal - This word would appear alphabetically before "considerable," so it would not be on this page. B: consumption - This word would appear alphabetically after "conspicuous," so it would not be on this page. D: conquistador - This word would appear alphabetically after "conspicuous," so it would not be on this page.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the announcement states that the schedule was designed to accommodate the "varying arrival times of faculty members from different departments." This implies that the university considered the timings of faculty members from each department individually, not just based on the department with the most faculty members (A), majority entry times (B), or different times for each department to reduce crowding (D). Choice C aligns best with the information provided in the announcement, making it the most reasonable assumption.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the author implies the hero should be more nuanced and less unconditionally good in U.S.-made movies. This is evident from the context provided in the question. A is incorrect because the author does not suggest the hero should always appear morally worthy. B is incorrect because the author does not imply the hero should never appear morally worthy. D is incorrect because the author does not state the hero is an uninteresting character, but rather that the hero should be more nuanced.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the passage does not mention that promoters of dietary supplements can make any claims supported by research. This statement is not supported in the passage and can be considered a generalization. The other choices are details mentioned in the passage: B talks about GMP requirements, C discusses FDA regulation, and D emphasizes the importance of consumer research. Therefore, A is the only statement that is not directly supported by the passage.