Reading TEAS Practice Test

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Mouse. A mongoose is a predator that primarily feeds on small animals like mice. In the food chain, mongooses are secondary consumers, preying on primary consumers like mice. This relationship is crucial for maintaining ecosystem balance. A is incorrect as mongooses typically do not eat shrubs. B is incorrect as aardvarks are not a common prey for mongooses. C is incorrect as vultures are scavengers and not a typical food source for mongooses.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because statistical data supports the claim that people generally prefer clowns to magicians for children's birthday parties despite coulrophobia. This preference leads to Bobo booking more shows and making more money than Gob. Choice A is not enough to explain Bobo's success as it does not address the audience's preferences. Choice C, while relevant, does not directly address the audience's preference for clowns. Choice D is irrelevant as the location does not explain the difference in success between Bobo and Gob.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the passage implies that the famous children's author did not receive adequate publicity for her historical novel. This can be inferred from the fact that the historical novel was not recognized as hers until later, indicating a lack of publicity. Choice A is incorrect because the passage does not mention the quality of the book produced under the pseudonym. Choice B is incorrect as there is no mention of the author's expertise in Antebellum America. Choice D is incorrect because the passage does not compare the popularity of historical fiction novels to children's series.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because the passage clearly states that tobacco is described as deadly, expensive, and socially unappealing. This choice accurately captures the main points of the passage. A is incorrect because the passage does not compare tobacco to other alternatives, only highlighting its negative aspects. C is incorrect as it focuses solely on the taxation aspect of tobacco products, missing the broader negative impacts mentioned in the passage. D is incorrect as it exaggerates the impact on smokers' lives by stating a specific number of years and deaths, which is not explicitly mentioned in the passage.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the dog's next obedience class occurs after enrolling the dog in obedience classes, which happens before the dog's next class. Installing the dog run and the physical exam confirming the dog's health are also events that would logically happen before the dog's obedience classes. Therefore, the sequence should be: 1) Physical exam confirming health, 2) Enrolling in obedience classes, 3) Installing the dog run, and 4) Attending the dog's next obedience class. The other choices are incorrect because they are all events that should logically happen before the dog's next obedience class.