TEAS Reading Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Rationale: The correct answer is A: Auspices. 'Patronage' in this context refers to support or sponsorship. Auspices also mean support or protection. Aberration means deviation, Acerbic means bitter, and Adulation means excessive admiration. Auspices is the best synonym as it aligns closely with the context of providing support without condescension.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because humor allows Wilde to critique the aristocracy in a subtle and indirect manner, avoiding direct confrontation. By using wit and satire, Wilde can highlight the absurdity of the aristocratic class without alienating the audience. This approach makes the critique more accessible and engaging for readers, allowing them to reflect on societal issues without feeling attacked. Explanation for other choices: A: Incorrect. Humor in Wilde's work does not aim to soften the critique, but rather to enhance it. B: Incorrect. While humor is used to make the critique more engaging, it is not meant to be overly pointed or direct. D: Incorrect. While Wilde does entertain the audience with humor, the primary purpose is to critique the aristocracy, not just entertain.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the passage implies that Gulliver is considerably larger than the children playing around him. This can be inferred from the fact that the children are described as dancing on his hand and playing hide-and-seek in his hair. This suggests a significant size difference between Gulliver and the children. Choice A is incorrect because there is no indication in the passage that the children tortured Gulliver. Choice B is incorrect as there is no explicit mention of Gulliver traveling to meet new people in the passage. Choice D is incorrect as the passage does not explicitly state that Gulliver has a genuine love and enthusiasm for people of all sizes, but rather describes his interactions with the children in a neutral manner.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The purpose of the repetition in the passage is to emphasize Mr. Utterson's anguish in failing to identify Hyde's whereabouts. The phrase "toiling mind" and "toiling in mere darkness" convey a sense of struggle and mental torment. By repeating the word "toiling," the author intensifies the feeling of inner turmoil and frustration Mr. Utterson is experiencing. This repetition underscores the difficulty and complexity of his task, highlighting his emotional state of anguish and confusion. A: Incorrect. The repetition does not specifically demonstrate Mr. Lanyon's mental state. B: Incorrect. The repetition does not highlight church bells, but rather Mr. Utterson's mental state. C: Incorrect. The repetition does not reflect Mr. Utterson's ambivalence, but rather his anguish.