Practice TEAS Test Reading

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Step 1: Choice B introduces a specific claim that texting while driving is dangerous. Step 2: It distinguishes this claim by providing statistical evidence to support it (over 15,000 deaths, 200,000 injuries). Step 3: The statement emphasizes the severity of texting while driving. Step 4: It also differentiates by highlighting that the majority of texting drivers are teens. Step 5: This choice clearly presents a specific claim and supports it with data, setting it apart from general statements or questions in the other choices.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the passage did not mention specific characters like Gareth, Tristan, and Isolde in relation to Malory. The passage only discussed Malory's focus on heroism and morality, which aligns more with the themes in Arthurian legends. Therefore, since the passage did not highlight these specific characters as part of Malory's works, D is the correct choice. Now, let's analyze why the other choices are incorrect: A: Incorrect - The passage did mention that Malory wrote in prose while Tennyson wrote in poetry. B: Incorrect - The passage did discuss the historical eras in which Malory and Tennyson wrote. C: Incorrect - The passage highlighted the difference in thematic focus between Malory and Tennyson, with Malory focusing on heroism and morality while Tennyson focused on nature and elegy.

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: Correct Answer: A Rationale: 1. The advertisement mentions "may work independently and/or as part of a team," indicating flexibility in work style. 2. The word "may" suggests it is not mandatory, leaving room for both possibilities. 3. Working independently or as part of a team are common expectations for job roles, making it a reasonable inference. 4. The other choices lack direct evidence from the advertisement and are assumptions not supported by the text.

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.