TEAS Reading Practice Test

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.