Practice TEAS Test Reading

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the credibility of a source is indeed influenced by the kinds of sources different audiences value. This is important because what may be considered credible to one audience may not be to another. Therefore, understanding the preferences and expectations of different audiences is crucial in determining the credibility of a source. Now, let's analyze why the other choices are incorrect: A: The author's reputation is important, but it is not always more important than whether they cite sources. Citing credible sources adds to the credibility of the author's work. B: While recency is often important, it is not an absolute rule. Older sources may still be credible depending on the subject matter and context. C: The author's point of view and purpose are important aspects, but they are not the sole determinants of credibility. Other factors such as evidence, research methodology, and bias also play a role.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Step 1: Canned salmon with bones contains calcium. This is true as the bones of salmon are a good source of calcium. Step 2: Cheese is not lactose-free, so choice II is incorrect. Step 3: Condensed soup made with water does not inherently contain significant calcium, making choice III incorrect. Step 4: The only true statement is I, so the correct answer is A.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it accurately matches the samples with the incompletely met criteria. Sample 1's evidence is not relevant, which means it does not directly address the issue at hand. Sample 2's evidence is not factual, indicating it lacks accuracy or truthfulness. Sample 3's evidence is not sufficient, implying it lacks the necessary depth or detail to support the claims being made. In contrast, the other choices are incorrect because they misrepresent the criteria met by each sample. Choice A incorrectly assigns insufficiency to sample 1, irrelevance to sample 2, and lack of factual evidence to sample 3. Choice B inaccurately states that sample 1 lacks factual evidence, sample 2 lacks sufficiency, and sample 3 lacks relevance. Choice D incorrectly suggests that samples 1 and 3 have insufficient evidence while sample 2's evidence is factual but irrelevant. Therefore, choice C is the only option that correctly aligns each sample with its incompletely met

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it provides historical context and data to support the claim that driving and texting have been intertwined for a long time, making it a prevalent issue. It also mentions that government data has been tracking distracted driving cases since 2002, highlighting the severity of the problem. This choice emphasizes the long-standing issue of texting while driving, making it more dangerous than other distractions. Choice B focuses on the statistics of texting-related accidents, but it does not address the historical aspect or the comparison to other distractions. Choice C mentions the extended distraction caused by texting but lacks the historical context and statistical comparison. Choice D talks about the high number of accidents caused by texting but does not provide the historical perspective or government data to support the claim.

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.