Practice TEAS Test Reading

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because the passage discusses the FDA's specialized program for regulating dietary supplements. The passage does not focus on manufacturers adhering to good manufacturing practices (A), government prosecuting individuals (C), or FDA operating under the federal government (D). The key point is the FDA's specific regulatory role in overseeing dietary supplements.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it expresses a subjective viewpoint or personal preference. The statement "Although some people may say that the act of reading is not complete without turning a page, sliding a finger across the screen, or pressing a button to read more onto the next page is just as satisfying to the reader" reflects an opinion about the act of reading. It is not a factual statement that can be proven true or false. In contrast, the other choices contain factual information or general statements that are not based on personal viewpoints. Choice A discusses the popularity of printed media, choice C talks about the impact of the Internet on book reliance, and choice D is a statement about the historical presence of stories. Therefore, only choice B presents an opinion, making it the correct answer.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: encountering an automobile with eighteen wheels disproves the hypothesis 'All automobiles have only four wheels'. This is because the hypothesis states that all automobiles have only four wheels, but encountering an automobile with eighteen wheels contradicts this statement. Therefore, it directly falsifies the hypothesis, proving it to be incorrect. Explanation of other choices: A: It proves the hypothesis - This is incorrect because encountering an automobile with eighteen wheels disproves the hypothesis rather than proving it. B: It raises the hypothesis's probability - This is incorrect because encountering an automobile with eighteen wheels does not increase the likelihood of the hypothesis being true. D: It decreases the hypothesis's probability - This is incorrect because encountering an automobile with eighteen wheels directly disproves the hypothesis, rather than simply decreasing its probability.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Fairy tales. The author of Passage 1 specifically mentions in the passage that fairy tales are not something that travels from place to place through human movement. Fairy tales are cultural narratives that are often shared and adapted within a specific culture or community, rather than being spread through physical movement. Incorrect choices: B: Language - Language is a clear example of something that travels through human movement, as languages evolve and spread through interactions between different communities. C: Ideas - Ideas can also be transmitted through human movement as people share and exchange thoughts and concepts with others. D: Foods - Foods can be transported and shared across different regions through trade and migration, making them an example of something that travels through human movement.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because the commercial for cold medicine narrated by a man in a doctor's coat claims professional authority without providing any evidence that the narrator is actually a doctor or has expertise in medicine. This lack of evidence undermines the credibility of the claim. In contrast, choice A provides evidence of a professional basketball player endorsing the pain relief product, choice C shows real children playing with the toy, and choice D includes testimonials from real consumers, all of which support the claims made in the commercials.