Practice TEAS Test Reading

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.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: headings and subheadings. Headings and subheadings are text features that help organize the passage by providing a clear structure and guiding the reader through different sections. They act as signposts, indicating the main ideas and subtopics within the text. This helps the reader to navigate the content easily and understand the flow of information. Choice B (superscripts) is typically used for references or citations and not for organizing the passage. Choice C (diagrams) is a visual aid and not a text feature for organizing written content. Choice D (labels and footnotes) are used to provide additional information or clarify specific points within the text, but they do not serve the primary purpose of organizing the passage like headings and subheadings do.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: fatal. In the context of the article, the word mortal is used to describe something that results in death. Mortal implies that the outcome is final and irreversible. The other choices are incorrect because they do not fully capture the meaning of mortal in this context. Choice A, deadly, is similar but lacks the connotation of inevitability. Choice B, recoverable, suggests the opposite of what mortal implies. Choice D, dangerous, is related to risk but does not specifically denote the inevitability of death.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the irrelevant detail of the local citizen's immigration violation from twenty years ago has no direct connection to the main message of the news report regarding property tax rates protest. This detail distracts from the main focus and distorts the message by introducing an unrelated issue. Choices A, B, and C all include details that are relevant to the main theme of the stories, making them more coherent and impactful.