TEAS Practice Test

Question 1 of 60

Which sentence is written correctly?

Since the professor was excessively boring; many of his students fell asleep.
Since the professor was excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep.
Since the professor was excessively boring many of his students fell asleep.
Since the professor was, excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep.

Question 2 of 60

The medical examiner was called in to perform a post-mortem examination.

Which word from the sentence above is a noun?

medical
was
perform
examination

Question 3 of 60

The postman came to the house. He has a letter for my mother. I heard the doorbell ring. I took the letter from the postman.

To improve sentence fluency, how could you state the information above in a single sentence?

When I heard the doorbell ring, I took the letter for my mother from the postman who had come to the house.
Having had a letter for my mother, the postman came to the house, where I heard the doorbell ring and took the letter from him.
Coming to the house with a letter for my mother, the postman rang the doorbell, which I heard, and so I took the letter from him.
When I heard the doorbell ring, I took the letter from the postman for my mother, who had come to the house.

Question 4 of 60

__________ confident that with enough study they can easily pass the final exam.

Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

They have
There
Their
They’re

Question 5 of 60

Of the __________ items available to purchase in our neighbor’s ____________ sale, the jewelry was the most valuable.

Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

miscellaneous; garrage
miscellaneous; garage
miscelaneous; garage
miscelaneous; garrage

Question 6 of 60

The mountaineering group _______ looking forward to climbing K2 next year.

Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

is
are
be
were

Question 7 of 60

Don’t let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do.

What kind of sentence is this?

Interrogative
Imperative
Exclamatory
Declarative

Question 8 of 60

The admissions consultant outlined what makes a thorough application package, unrespective of financial hardship.

What is the error in this sentence?

consultant
thorough
package
unrespective

Question 9 of 60

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

He could accept anything from her, accept a lie.
He could except anything from her, accept a lie.
He could accept anything from her, except a lie.
He could except anything from her, except a lie.

Question 10 of 60

The well-stocked larder was replete with dozens of canned goods intended to last through the winter.

Which of the following is the meaning of the underlined word above?

full
heavy
managed
exploding

Question 11 of 60

Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence?

The movie about the comic book superhero.
The movie about the comic book superhero that I watched last Friday night was very entertaining.
The movie about the comic book superhero had never interested me until last week.
The movie about the comic book superhero fascinated me, but it bored my best friend.

Question 12 of 60

To ________ should I address the postcard?

Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

who
whom
which
the which

Question 13 of 60

Which of the following phrases follows the rules of capitalization?

Meredith’s Uncle
my sister Cheryl
her Great-Aunt
grandma Beth

Question 14 of 60

The actors’ performances powerfully ________ the audience.

Which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above?

effected
affected
were effecting
were affecting

Question 15 of 60

The clock shows ______ almost nine o’clock, so the bridal shop will soon be opening ______ doors.

Which of the following sets of words should be used to fill in the blanks in the sentence above?

it’s; its
its; its
it’s; its’
its; it’s

Question 16 of 60

Simplify the expression below. Which of the following is correct?

5,344-57

5,277
5,283
5,287
5,288

Question 17 of 60

Solve the equation below. Which of the following is correct?

3(x-4)=18

x=3/2
x=22/3
x=6
x=10

Question 18 of 60

The above is known as what type of graph?

Line Graph
Scatterplot
Bar Graph
Histogram

Question 19 of 60

Simplify the expression below.

(5x-1)(3x+2) $(5 x - 1) (3 x + 2)$

Which of the following is correct?

15×2−7x+3
15×2+7x−2
15×2+7x−3
15×2−7x−2

Question 20 of 60

Timmy can usually make six paper airplanes in an hour. However, if he gets interrupted by his parents, he can only make four per hour. His friend John can make seven paper airplanes per hour.

One day, Timmy and John decide to have a three-hour long contest to see who can make the most paper airplanes. During the contest, Timmy is interrupted once every hour. John also had to take a break and do chores for an hour. How many more paper airplanes does the winner make?

1
2
3
4

Question 21 of 60

If a car travels 360 kilometers in 5 hours, how far will it travel in 9 hours?

72
268
426
648

Question 22 of 60

What degrees Fahrenheit is it at 30 degrees Celsius?

Note: °F=(°C*9/5+32)

86
89
92
95

Question 23 of 60

A toy manufacturer makes 15,000 toys a year. The company randomly selects 300 of the toys to sample for inspection. The company discovers that there are 5 faulty toys in the sample. Based on the sample, how many of the 15,000 total toys are likely to be faulty?

25
250
300
600

Question 24 of 60

At a comic book store, Robert purchased three comics for $2.65 each. If he paid with a $20 bill, how much change did he receive?

$10.95
$12.05
$13.15
$13.85

Question 25 of 60

Simplify the expression below.

7 1/4 x 1/18

Which of the following is correct?

14/54
22/67
29/72
18/126

Question 26 of 60

Express 5/8 as its closest rounded percentage.

56%
60%
63%
66%

Question 27 of 60

Amanda wants to paint the walls of a room. She knows that each can of paint contains one gallon. A half gallon will cover a 55 square feet of wall. Each of the four walls is 10 feet high. Two of the walls are 10 feet wide and two of the walls are 15 feet wide. How many 1-gallon buckets of paint does Amanda need to buy in order to fully paint the room?

4
5
9
10

Question 28 of 60

How many millimeters are there in 5 meters?

500
5,000
50,000
500,000

Question 29 of 60

Kyra has a budget of $300 for her holiday spending. Kyra decides to buy shoes for her grandchildren. If each pair of shoes costs $40, and Kyra has n grandchildren, which of the following inequalities represents Kyra’s budget constraint?

40n>300
40+n>300
40+n≤300
40n≤300

Question 30 of 60

Simplify the expression below. Which of the following is correct?

2-8÷(24÷2)=

−6
−3/4
1
2

Question 31 of 60

Questions 1–2 are based on the following passage.

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community, but don’t know where to start? One of the best ways you can invest in the future of your community is by helping to better educate our youngsters. Schools are under-funded, and even talented teachers are beset with the growing pressure of helping students without enough resources. With our group-funding program, you can go online and look through thousands of teacher programs that are looking for funding. These programs were designed by teachers who know what they need to help their students succeed. Very rarely do you get the chance to donate money and know exactly where your money is going. Donate today and help change the lives of a classroom of students in your community.

Which of the following is a unique benefit of this group-funding program?

The donation is tax-deductible
Your donation helps others
You can know where your money goes
You can help train new teachers

Question 32 of 60

Based on the context, which of the following is the meaning of the word “beset” in the passage?

To be overwhelmed and stressed
To excel despite obstacles
To fight for what you need
To give up in the face of insurmountable odds

Question 33 of 60

Questions 3–4 are based on the following passage.

Sonja,

I think it’s time for us to open a new location. We’ve been talking about doing it forever and I’m afraid that if we don’t do it now, we’ll never do it. I know it’s a risky move, but the only way our business is going to grow is if we take calculated risks. Business has never been better, and our focus group data shows that people in Springdale would love to have one of our stores in their mall. If we do this right, we can be twice as profitable as we are now in three years. Let me know what you think.

Thanks,
Gabriela

PS: We can even announce the expansion after that Channel 4 puff piece airs to take advantage of the attention we’ll be getting!

Based on the tone of the memo above, which of the following best describes Sonja and Gabriela’s relationship?

Gabriela is Sonja’s boss
Sonja is Gabriela’s boss
Sonja and Gabriela work in the Human Resources Department together.
Sonja and Gabriela run the business together

Question 34 of 60

Which of the following best captures the author’s purpose?

Revitalize a struggling business by opening a second location.
Improve a successful business by opening a second location.
Position herself as a more powerful leader than Gabriela.
Convince a colleague that they should do more research on where to open a second location.

Question 35 of 60

Questions 5–7 are based on the following passage.

Many teachers across the country are noticing the importance of film in the modern classroom. No longer is putting a movie on meant as an invitation for students to check out while the teacher does work at their desk. Films are a versatile medium, and can function as textbooks, pieces of literature, or pieces of art that can bring a new dimension to a student’s learning. The teachers leading this charge know that teaching a film effectively means preparing lessons with the same amount of time and effort as any other days. A teacher could simply shut the lights and throw on the first 20 minutes of Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” because the class is studying World War II. Or, the teacher could spend a class period analyzing the scene with the class, looking at how Spielberg builds anxiety and tension, how he creates the chaos of the beach, and how he gets the audience to care for characters they haven’t even met yet.

Which of the following is the author’s overall conclusion concerning teachers using film in the classroom?

Young teachers who use film in the classroom are doing their students a disservice.
More teachers should show the opening scene of “Saving Private Ryan” in their classes.
Films can be great learning tools if they are used effectively in the classroom.
Films are a good tool for students who have reading difficulties.

Question 36 of 60

Which of the following sentences would be a supporting detail to explain how “Saving Private Ryan” could be used in the classroom?

Learning to analyze a film in this way can not only help students get more out of their viewing, but it can also help them work on their critical thinking skills.
Just putting “Saving Private Ryan” on the screen and then getting work done in the back of the room is not a helpful way to use a film in class.
Too many teachers are stuck in their ways, though, and unwilling to adapt.
“Jaws” would also be a good movie that a teacher could use in the classroom.

Question 37 of 60

Based on the context, which of the following is the best meaning of the word versatile used in the passage?

Something that has a strong rhythm
Something that is grounded in reality
Something that is easy to be misinterpreted
Something that can be used in many different ways

Question 38 of 60

Questions 8–9 are based on the following pie chart.

Which department had the most students for their summer courses in 2017?

Business
History
Literature
Science

Question 39 of 60

Which of the following conclusions is supported by the data in the graph above?

American History is the most popular class this summer
Finance is the least popular class this summer
Biology is the most popular science class
Most students are only taking the classes that are important

Question 40 of 60

Questions 10–14 are based on the following passage.

Mahatma Ghandi was an inspirational leader who made a lot of sacrifices for the people of India. In 1921, Gandhi took charge of the Indian National Congress, a group of thirteen men in the Indian government who fought discrimination and unfair taxation against farmers and urban laborers. Using the nonviolent tactic of civil disobedience, Gandhi and his followers bravely resisted British control over Indian life, choosing not to follow unfair, discriminatory laws and policies. The British were not happy to see Ghandi and his followers rebelling in this way.

The British responded to this resistance by strengthening their military presence in India, often at the cost of human lives. While Ghandi was fighting to gain more freedom for the people of India, the British government was, often violently, suppressing it. For his effort, Gandhi was eventually imprisoned in 1942 for his “radical” beliefs, but he refused to recognize violence as a means of fighting the British. He gained international attention for his hunger strikes, refusing to eat until the British changed their unjust policies.

Which of the following best describes the author’s portrayal of Gandhi?

positive and prejudiced
positive and objective
negative and prejudiced
negative and objective

Question 41 of 60

Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the passage?

Ghandi was brave, but ultimately unsuccessful in his pursuits.
The British changed their unjust policies.
In Ghandi’s mind, civil disobedience means only using violence as a last resort.
Ghandi’s followers were fiercely loyal and stood by their leader at all times.

Question 42 of 60

Which of the following words from the passage BEST displays the author’s opinion towards the British rulers that Ghandi was rebelling against?

“bravely”
“refusing”
“taxation”
“unfair”

Question 43 of 60

What is the author’s primary argument in the passage?

Gandhi used non-violent protests to successfully alert the world to unfair practices of the British against his country of India.
Gandhi went too far in his protests and was subsequently imprisoned by the British authorities in India.
Gandhi started a congress in India to pass legislation to fix unfair labor policies in the country.
Gandhi was probably the most effective historical figure to use the tactic of a hunger strike.

Question 44 of 60

Which of the following is an opinion stated in the passage?

The British government’s increased military presence in India led to the loss of life.
Ghandi bravely employed nonviolent civil disobedience to rebel against Britain’s unfair discrimination against the Indian people.
Ghandi was well-known internationally for his hunger strikes.
Ghandi took charge of the Indian National Congress in 1921.

Question 45 of 60

Questions 15–16 are based on the following passage.

When scientists do experiments, they need to follow what is called the scientific method. The scientific method is a structure for experimentation that ensures valid data. In using the scientific method, experimenters must first state the purpose. What is the problem or the question that they are exploring? In order to make sure the experiment is worth the time, they should then do research to see if anyone has already collected valid data on the subject. Experimenters can then use that data, and their prior knowledge, to propose a hypothesis, or a prediction of what is going to happen. Once the parameters and expectations are clearly stated, experimenters simply have to carry out the experiment, collect the data, and draw conclusions. If experimenters don’t follow this method, they risk corrupting their data and drawing inaccurate conclusions.

Which of the following best describes the structure of this text?

Cause/effect
Sequence
Compare/contrast
Problem/solution

Question 46 of 60

An unknown element is found to contain 45 protons and an atomic mass of 64, what is its atomic number?

It cannot be determined.
19
45
64

Question 47 of 60

The square above is based on the eye color of two parents, one of whom has brown eyes and carries the recessive gene for green eyes (a). What is the probability that a biological child of these parents will have brown eyes?

0%
25%
50%
100%

Question 48 of 60

The spleen functions are part of the _____ system.

Which of the following completes the sentence above?

digestive
lymphatic
endocrine
circulatory

Question 49 of 60

Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?

Only 21% of a town’s population have expressed a desire to ban all cars. Therefore, the new proposition banning cars in the state is not likely to pass.
People who brush their teeth regularly have fewer instances of heart disease. Therefore, good dentistry can prevent heart attacks.
All soccer players who play professionally can kick well. Therefore, any future soccer player who is recruited to play professionally will be able to kick well.
All secretaries are good typists. Cynthia is a secretary. Therefore, Cynthia is a good typist.

Question 50 of 60

Which of the following is a possible cause of herniation of discs?

hepatitis
whiplash
plantar fasciitis
ulcer

Question 51 of 60

Which of the following is a characteristic of the autonomic nervous system?

It regulates the voluntary control of body movements through the skeletal muscles.
It is the part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.
It regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, lungs, and intestines.
It is thought to be the center of intelligence.

Question 52 of 60

During photosynthesis, which two compounds are combined to create the output of glucose and oxygen?

Carbon dioxide and water.
Carbon dioxide and bicarbonate.
Bicarbonate and water.
Carbon dioxide and multiple alkaline substances.

Question 53 of 60

Questions 8 & 9 are based on the following diagram:

Which of the following is true about the frog?

It is a member of the salamandridae family.
It is a type of amphibian.
It is a non-vertebrate.
It is closer to most tetrapods than to most newts.

Question 54 of 60

Which statement can be inferred about amphibians?

All amphibians are salamandridae, but not all salamandridae are amphibians.
Some amphibians are vertebrates, but not all amphibians are vertebrates.
Some salamandridae are amphibians, but not all amphibians are tetrapods.
All amphibians are vertebrates, but not all vertebrates are amphibians.

Question 55 of 60

What would this diagram be useful for?

determining outcomes for potential infection
diagnosing an infectious disease
controlling the spread of disease in undeveloped countries
training nurses to detect early onset symptoms of disease

Question 56 of 60

What type of bond between the complementary bases of DNA stabilizes the double helix structure?

covalent
ionic
hydrogen
nuclear

Question 57 of 60

Which of the following subatomic particles are found inside of an atom’s nucleus?

electrons, neutrons, protons
neutrons, protons
electrons, protons
electrons

Question 58 of 60

Which of the following statements is true regarding trophic levels?

Tertiary consumers acquire more energy content than secondary consumers.
Producers acquire less energy than primary consumers.
Secondary consumers acquire more energy than primary consumers.
Tertiary consumers acquire less energy than primary consumers.

Question 59 of 60

Why does the human eye perceive a red colored dress as the color red?

The molecules of the dress do not absorb red light wavelengths.
The molecules of the dress absorb green and blue light wavelengths.
A red dress will primarily absorb red light wavelengths.
A red dress will not absorb light wavelengths from non-red colors.

Question 60 of 60

In a lab experiment designed to test the rate at which plants grow under artificial light, the kind of light used is which type of variable?

dependent
independent
random
responding

Average score
Your score

TEAS Premium

Quiz Summary

Information

Results

Results

Categories

1. Question

2. Question

3. Question

4. Question

5. Question

6. Question

7. Question

8. Question

9. Question

10. Question

11. Question

12. Question

13. Question

14. Question

15. Question

16. Question

17. Question

18. Question

19. Question

20. Question

21. Question

22. Question

23. Question

24. Question

25. Question

26. Question

27. Question

28. Question

29. Question

30. Question

31. Question

32. Question

33. Question

34. Question

35. Question

36. Question

37. Question

38. Question

39. Question

40. Question

41. Question

42. Question

43. Question

44. Question

45. Question

46. Question

47. Question

48. Question

49. Question

50. Question

51. Question

52. Question

53. Question

54. Question

55. Question

56. Question

57. Question

58. Question

59. Question

60. Question