TEAS Reading Questions

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the passage mentions Washington's warning against the dangers of political factions in his farewell address. This aligns with the idea that he would likely not approve of modern political parties. Choice A is incorrect because the passage does not directly link Washington's belief in liberty to his background as a wealthy landholder. Choice B is incorrect as there is no information in the passage to suggest how Washington would have felt about America's involvement in WWII. Choice C is incorrect as the passage does not mention Alexander Hamilton's involvement in writing Washington's farewell address.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because it presents an exaggerated claim that students who did not study a foreign language often find themselves unable to obtain a job at all. This statement is too extreme as not studying a foreign language may limit job opportunities but does not necessarily make someone completely unemployable. Choices A, B, and C are not exaggerated claims - they are reasonable statements that support the importance of studying foreign languages for high school students.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the statement aligns with the author's likely perspective on smoking cessation - that any reason prompting smokers to quit is valid and should be encouraged. The author would prioritize the end goal of quitting over the specific method or motivation. Option A is incorrect because it limits the approach to quitting to only one method, which may not be effective or feasible for all smokers. Option B is incorrect as it introduces a comparison of addiction levels, which is not directly related to the author's likely agreement. Option D is incorrect as it veers off-topic by suggesting advocacy for reduced taxes, which is not directly related to the author's perspective on smoking cessation motivations.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The passage implies that the young James resembled King James II, suggesting a physical resemblance between the king and his son, indicating a likelihood of being the legitimate child. This inference is based on the information provided in the passage about their physical similarities. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they are not supported by the information provided in the passage. Choice B introduces suspicions about the prince's legitimacy that are not mentioned in the passage. Choice C discusses the popularity among the Highland clans, which is not relevant to the passage. Choice D talks about James' inability to acquire resources, which is not mentioned in the passage either. Therefore, based on the information provided, choice A is the most logical inference about King James II's son.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Persuasive. The passage is likely to be persuasive if it aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or opinion. Look for emotional language, strong arguments, and a call to action. Narratives (A) focus on storytelling, expository (C) provides information without bias, and technical (D) focuses on specific details or instructions. In this case, the passage is more likely to be persuasive as it seeks to influence the reader's beliefs or actions.