TEAS Reading Practice Questions

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Step 1: The correct answer is A because it includes only the key points of the passage as mentioned in the question. Step 2: It lists Dr. Creekstone's 90th birthday party with specific details such as 3000 guests, zebras, monster trucks, bagpipe player, limited buffet, and fireworks display. Step 3: It does not include any additional information or opinions, sticking to the factual points provided in the passage. Step 4: Choices B and C are incorrect because they either focus on just one aspect of the passage (shocking buffet items) or introduce new information not mentioned in the passage (Dr. Creekstone's plans for next year). Step 5: Choice D is incorrect as it adds unnecessary repetition by restating the same details already mentioned in choice A.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because rested people indeed have better impulse control, leading to healthier food choices. This directly supports the claim that napping during the workday helps employees be happier, healthier, and more productive. Choice A is irrelevant to the benefits of napping. Choice C talks about workplace nap setups but does not directly link to the benefits mentioned. Choice D, while providing a specific time for napping, does not directly support the claim about improved health and productivity.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: News articles and textbooks. News articles provide up-to-date information and analysis of economic trade during WW1. Textbooks offer a comprehensive overview and historical context. Social media and photographs (choice B) are not reliable primary sources for historical research. Atlases and works of art (choice C) may provide geographical or cultural insights, but not specific economic trade data. Almanacs and music (choice D) are not relevant sources for studying economic trade during WW1.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, an encyclopedia entry about the suspense genre, because encyclopedias provide comprehensive and authoritative information on various subjects. Encyclopedias are written by experts in the field and offer in-depth explanations, historical context, and critical analysis of the genre. This source would offer a well-rounded understanding of the suspense genre, including its origins, key characteristics, notable works, and influential authors. A public library's digital catalog (A) may list books in the suspense genre but may not provide detailed information to understand the genre better. Online reviews (B) are subjective and may not offer a comprehensive overview of the genre. The New York Times bestseller list (C) may showcase popular suspense books but does not provide in-depth analysis or historical context like an encyclopedia entry would.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: To attract a mate. Cicadas produce a buzzing sound as part of their mating ritual. Male cicadas create the buzzing noise to attract female cicadas for mating purposes. This sound serves as a way for males to communicate their presence and availability to potential mates. The buzzing sound is not used for echolocation (choice A), as cicadas do not rely on this method for orientation. Cicadas do not use the buzzing sound to locate a food source (choice C) because they primarily feed on plant sap. While some animals use noises to ward off predators (choice D), cicadas use their buzzing to attract mates rather than to deter threats.