TEAS Reading Practice Quiz and Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which of the following sentences contains an opinion on the part of the author?

The movement was soundly defeated at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, and England and Scotland have remained ostensibly Protestant ever since.

James was recognized to be a practicing Catholic, and his commitment to Catholicism would prove his downfall.

Scholars in the 21st century are far too hasty in dismissing the role of religion in political disputes, but religion undoubtedly played a role in the problems that faced England and Scotland. (correct)

James's son King Charles I proved himself to be less committed to the Protestant Church of England.

Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the information that is provided within the passage?

Charles I's beheading had less to do with religion than with other political problems that England was facing. (correct)

Unlike his son and grandsons, King James I had no Catholic leanings and was faithful of the Protestant Church of England.

The English people were relieved each time that James II's wife Mary lost another child, as this prevented the chance of a Catholic monarch.

Like Elizabeth I, Charles II never married and thus never had children.

Based on the information that is provided within the passage, which of the following can be inferred about King James II's son?

Given the queen's previous inability to produce a healthy child, the English and the Lowland Scots were right in suspecting the legitimacy of the prince.

James 'the Pretender' was not as popular among the Highland clans as his son Bonnie Prince Charlie.

James was unable to acquire the resources needed to build the army and plan the invasion that his son succeeded in doing.

Considering his resemblance to King James II, the young James was very likely the legitimate child of the king and queen. (correct)

Which of the following best describes the organization of the information in this passage?

Chronological sequence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the author's intent in the passage?

To inform Signup and view all the answers

What is one idea that the students above seem to agree on, based on their statements?

Schools should give students a certain amount of respect. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements could NOT provide support for BOTH arguments?

Students have reported that school uniforms are costly and typically ill-fitting. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes this type of writing?

Technical Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the instructor's purpose in writing this email to his students?

To give students the opportunity to make up the bad score and avoid failing the course. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word 'assuage' as used in the sentence?

Appease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would best support the argument that people cause global climate change?

Most of the greenhouse gases today come from burning things like coal and other fossil fuels for energy. Signup and view all the answers

To which section of the library should Lise go for her research project on psychological theories?

100 Signup and view all the answers

To which section of the library should Lise go if she wants to read Sophocles' play Oedipus Rex?

800 Signup and view all the answers

To which section of the library should Lise go for more information about Freud's theories in relation to traditional Judaism?

200 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the appropriateness of Maria's sample in her study?

The sample is biased because it only includes teachers who are immersed in the technology field. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'impecunious' in the sentence above?

Penniless Signup and view all the answers

What new word has been spelled by transforming 'esoteric'?

Sort Signup and view all the answers

If literacy rates are lower today than fifteen years ago, what can be concluded?

Phonics is more effective at teaching people to read than whole language. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of writing describes the passage about the Bermuda Triangle?

Expository Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is most representative of a summary sentence for the Bermuda Triangle passage?

Researchers have never been able to find anything truly mysterious about the Bermuda Triangle. Signup and view all the answers

With which statement would the author most likely agree?

There is no real mystery about the Bermuda Triangle because most events have reasonable explanations. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement represents an opinion by the author?

The increase in ships from East Asia contributes to more accidents. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary source?

A report of an original research experiment Signup and view all the answers

Which word is an entry in the dictionary page for INTRAUTERINE and INVEST?

Introspection Signup and view all the answers

During which meal should Ninette be careful to bring her own food?

Dinner Signup and view all the answers

Which option best provides support for the claim that 'seatbelts save lives'?

A government website containing driving accident information Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from the scenario where a movie receives bad reviews?

Movie reviewers exert influence on movie quality. Signup and view all the answers

Which guide will best provide detailed information for Anna's trip to Bretagne?

The Complete Guide to Brittany Signup and view all the answers

Which logical conclusion can be drawn from the passage about Queen Victoria?

The death of Princess Charlotte motivated the princes to marry. Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's likely purpose in writing about Queen Victoria?

To explain how events placed an unlikely princess in line to become queen. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the passage, the reader can infer that this information is likely to appear in which type of work?

A biography Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary and Definitions

Assuage: To appease or relieve guilt (definition: c)
Global Climate Change Support: Most greenhouse gases today stem from the burning of fossil fuels (definition: c)
Dewey Decimal System: The psychology section is categorized under 100 (definition: a)
Oedipus Rex Play Location: Literature falls under section 800 (definition: c)
Freud and Judaism Research: Information on traditional Judaism is found in section 200 (definition: b)
Biased Sample: Maria's sample is biased due to focusing only on technology teachers (definition: a)
Impecunious Definition: Means penniless (definition: a)
Word Transformation: The new word formed is "Sort" (definition: b)

Reading Comprehension

Literacy Rate Trends: Phonics may be more effective at teaching reading than whole language approaches (definition: b)
Bermuda Triangle Writing Style: Writing is expository, focused on presenting facts (definition: c)
Passage Summary Representation: Most researchers find no real mystery regarding the Bermuda Triangle phenomenon (definition: d)
Author’s Agreement: No real mystery exists about the Bermuda Triangle; reasonable explanations are given for events (definition: a)
Opinion Statement in Writing: Authors often reveal their perspectives, such as stating religion's role in political disputes (definition: c)

Historical Context

Primary Source Example: An original research experiment report qualifies as a primary source (definition: a)
Dictionary Entry: Given guide words, "Introspection" falls on the same page (definition: b)
Ninette’s Dietary Needs: Gluten-free options are essential during the dinner meal (definition: d)
Seatbelt Efficacy: Government accident statistics best support claims about seatbelts saving lives (definition: a)
Influence of Reviews: Movie reviewers impact the perceived quality of films (definition: d)

Inferences and Conclusions

Queen Victoria's Reign: Her ascension was motivated significantly by the death of Princess Charlotte Augusta (conclusion: b)
Purpose of the Passage: To highlight the improbable rise of a future monarch (purpose: c)
Inference and Deduction: The passage would likely appear in a biography context (inference: d)

English and Scottish Religious Conflicts

Queen Elizabeth I’s Succession: James Stuart's crowning indicated rising tensions between Protestantism and Catholicism (context)
Charles I's Political Troubles: His marriage to a Catholic raised suspicions regarding his allegiance (insight)
James II's Challenges: His Catholicism triggered public concern about religious succession (context)

Additional Insights

King James II's Downfall: His commitment to Catholicism led to political instability and eventual flight (context)
Jacobian Rebellion: Led by Bonnie Prince Charlie after James II's ousting illustrates ongoing conflicts (context)
Historical Events Impact: The Battle of Culloden highlighted the Protestant commitment in England and Scotland thereafter (context)### James II and His Heirs
Young James likely viewed as legitimate by resemblance to King James II.
Queen's previous inability to bear healthy children raised doubts by the English and Lowland Scots regarding prince's legitimacy.
James "the Pretender" faced unpopularity among Highland clans compared to his son, Bonnie Prince Charlie.
James struggled to gather necessary resources for army building and planning an invasion, unlike his son.

Passage Analysis

Passage organization characterized by a chronological sequence of thoughts and ideas.
Author's intent identified as primarily to inform the audience.

Student Opinions on Uniforms

Lisa Grant argues for school uniforms to promote uniformity and respect based on character rather than appearance.
Joe Smith opposes uniforms, advocating for clothing as a form of self-expression and emphasizing student rights.

Agreement Between Students

Both students seem to agree that schools should give students a certain amount of respect.

Support for Arguments

One statement that cannot support both arguments: Students report uniforms are costly and typically ill-fitting.

Instructor's Email

Essay exam, worth 70% of the final score, resulted in low grades, prompting reconsideration of grading policies.
Instructor proposes three options for extra credit to help students improve scores:
- Extra credit project worth 150% of essay exam points.
- Personalized extra credit projects based on student interests but with subjective grading.
- Group projects allowing collaboration, with equal credit regardless of individual contribution.
Purpose of the email: to provide students with a chance to make up for the poor essay exam scores.

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This practice test focuses on reading comprehension and vocabulary, specifically designed for the TEAS exam. Through flashcards, you will enhance your skills in understanding definitions and supporting arguments in written passages.

TEAS Reading Practice Test