TEAS Reading Practice Questions

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Cicadas and public interest in cicadas are cyclical. This can be inferred from the passage because it mentions the periodic emergence of cicadas every 17 years, indicating a cyclical nature. The other choices can be ruled out: B is too broad and not supported by the passage, C is not mentioned or implied, and D is clearly incorrect as the passage discusses cicadas and public interest in cicadas.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the passage does not provide any information about the author's preference for musical comedies, concerts, movies, or theater seating comfort. The only logical conclusion supported by the passage is that the author loves attending theatrical productions, as this is explicitly mentioned in the text. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they are not supported by any evidence or information provided in the passage.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Informal. In the passage, the author uses a conversational and casual tone, such as contractions and colloquial language. This creates a sense of familiarity and friendliness with the reader. Sarcastic (A) implies mocking or ironic tone, which is not present. Formal (B) is characterized by complex language and structured writing, which is not evident in the passage. Scientific (D) would involve technical terms and precise language, which is also not apparent. Therefore, the informal tone best describes the author's approach in the passage.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it directly states that Hedy Lamarr did not let obstacles stop her from learning on her own. This shows her dedication and diligence towards achieving her goals. Choice A only mentions her film career but doesn't indicate her work ethic. Choice B focuses on her collaboration with Howard Hughes but doesn't speak to her work ethic. Choice C talks about her boredom in certain roles but doesn't reflect her earnest effort to achieve her goals like choice D does.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Boredom from her film roles lacking spoken lines. Hedy Lamarr, a renowned actress, turned to inventing as a creative outlet due to the lack of intellectual stimulation in her film roles. This motivation led her to co-invent frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology during World War II. The other choices are incorrect because there is no evidence that Lamarr had formal engineering training (B), her previous inventions did not prompt her interest in inventing (C), and while she did work with Howard Hughes, it was not the primary reason for her interest in inventing (D).