TEAS Reading #2

What is the topic of this passage?

What type of text structure is used in this passage?

Temika purchased a set of blocks for her young son. In the kit, she found three red triangles, six yellow stars, and five blue circles. Follow the directions below and determine the answer.

Remove two yellow stars and three blue circles.

Replace one star and two circles.

Remove one triangle, and replace the second star.

How many of each color and shape are left?

Despite the band practicing for months, a cacophony of noise greeted the stunned concert-goers.

Based on the sentence above, what is the meaning of the word “cacophony?”

Take the word “Limped.”

Remove the “D” from the end of the word and place it at the beginning.

Next, move the “L” between the “P” and “E.”

Finally, replace the “D” with the letter “S.”

What is the final product?

The sententious woman finally relented, allowing Maria to walk to the pharmaceutical aisle.

What is the meaning of the word sententious?

Based on the email, what is the relationship between Andrew and Sarah?

What conclusion can be drawn about the family’s Christmas traditions?

Take a 52-card deck. Note that there are 2 red and 2 black of each type of card in a deck: 2 red threes, 2 black threes, etc.

Remove each red eight and each black ten.

Next, remove all jacks.

Replace a single red eight card.

How many cards are left in the deck?

When looking at a dictionary page, Ellen noticed the words at the top left and top right were “measly” and “melancholy,” respectively. Which of the following words would be located within this page?

Arthur is interested in selling his car and calls the local paper to place his vehicle’s “for sale” article. Which portion of the newspaper should Arthur ask to speak to?

Of these options, which title best fits this passage?

As young children, we are taught to read. From a tender young age, we are read to at bedtime, serenaded by a mother or father’s voice. As time goes on, we learn to read ourselves. In kindergarten, or even before, we come to understand the meaning of words on a page and how they are significant. As children grow up, however, many fail to foster a love of or appreciation for reading, instead labeling it as a school-time activity or a source of stress. Reading comes to be regarded as harrowing or tedious, and for many, it is only engaged in for the purpose of receiving a passing grade. However, those who wish to develop their communication skills may want to take a closer look; reading regularly has been shown to not only improve one’s writing skills, but to also assist in verbal communication and increase understanding of verbal and facial cues. Reading, then, should not be regarded as a chore or an insurmountable obstacle, but as a crucial aspect of learning how to deal with others and how to express oneself.

Based on the heading and the formatting of the list, which of these answers best fits in the sequence?

American Fast Food Restaurants

I. Burger King

II. Hardees

III.

IV. Taco Bell

V. Wendy’s

Frustrated by the obsequious behavior of her escort, Tammy tore herself from his lavish compliments and requests to assist her.

Based on the context clues, what does the word “obsequious” mean?

What is the purpose of a footnote?

At the top of a dictionary page are the words “pelican” and “perambulate.” Which of the following words does not belong on this page?

In a work of literature or nonfiction, what is the purpose of an index?

“Travelogue: n. Illustrated lecture or movie of travels”

The excerpt above would most likely be found in which portion of a textbook?

Which of these publications is not an example of fact-based work?

What writing type is exemplified in the passage?

Aralee is visiting Seattle for the first time. She hopes to check out local art and history. What book will serve Aralee’s needs best?

According to the instructions in the attached letter and the map of South Korea, in which of these cities would an applicant most likely be placed?

According to the passage, after reading the newspaper comics, the author would always ____.

“As a young child, I followed the same routine every Saturday morning. First, I would awaken early, before anyone else in my family had gotten up. I wanted to make sure I had the living room all to myself as I ate my cereal and watched cartoons. After my favorite shows were over, I would read the cartoons in Saturday’s local paper, making sure to cut out my favorite ones and tack them to my bulletin board. Next, I would get dressed for the day and head outside. My neighborhood friends and I would grab our bikes and spend the afternoon exploring the park near our houses. By the time we got tired of riding our bikes, it would be time for my family to go out to dinner together. We always went out for a nice meal on Saturday evenings. Finally, after dinner, my whole family would watch a movie together, while eating popcorn and ice cream. Saturdays were always my favorite day of the week!”

What is the purpose of a thesaurus?

Megan does not eat red meat, instead deriving protein from poultry and seafood. Given her derision for red meat, which of the following dishes would not be an acceptable meal for Megan?

Which of the following would be the best source to begin developing a position about civil rights for an oral debate?

Which three income groups pay a combined payroll tax rate of more than 29%?

The primary purpose of this passage is to ____

It could be argued that all American war movies take as their governing paradigm that of the Western, and that we, as viewers, don’t think critically enough about this fact. The virtuous hero in the white hat, the evil villain in the black hat, the community threatened by violence; these are the obvious elements of the paradigm. In addition, the hero is highly skilled at warfare, though reluctant to use it, the community is made up of morally upstanding citizens, and there is no place for violence in the community: the hero himself must leave the community he has saved once the battle is complete. This way of seeing the world has soaked into our storytelling of battle and conflict. It’s hard to find a U.S.-made war movie that, for example, presents the enemy as complex and potentially fighting a legitimate cause, or that presents the hero (usually the U.S.) as anything other than supremely morally worthy. It is important to step back and think about the assumptions and frameworks that shape the stories we’re exposed to; if we’re careless and unquestioning, we absorb biases and world views with which we may not agree.

Which statement is not a detail from the passage?

The federal government regulates dietary supplements through the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The regulations for dietary supplements are not the same as those for prescription or overthe-counter drugs. In general, the regulations for dietary supplements are less strict.
To begin with, a manufacturer does not have to prove the safety and effectiveness of a dietary supplement before it is marketed. A manufacturer is permitted to say that a dietary supplement addresses a nutrient deficiency, supports health, or is linked to a particular body function (such as immunity), if there is research to support the claim. Such a claim must be followed by the words “This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.”
Also, manufacturers are expected to follow certain good manufacturing practices (GMPs) to ensure that dietary supplements are processed consistently and meet quality standards. Requirements for GMPs went into effect in 2008 for large manufacturers and are being phased in for small manufacturers through 2010.
Once a dietary supplement is on the market, the FDA monitors safety and product information, such as label claims and package inserts. If it finds a product to be unsafe, it can take action against the manufacturer and/or distributor and may issue a warning or require that the product be removed from the marketplace. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for regulating product advertising; it requires that all information be truthful and not misleading.
The federal government has taken legal action against a number of dietary supplement promoters or Web sites that promote or sell dietary supplements because they have made false or deceptive statements about their products or because marketed products have proven to be unsafe.

Which of the following menu items fulfills her dietary requirements?

Mirella has recently become an ovo-lacto vegetarian, which means that she does not eat any kind of animal flesh but that she does eat eggs and dairy products. In fact, she prefers to consume either eggs or dairy products at every meal to ensure a good intake of protein. Additionally, Mirella has an allergy to wheat products, so she avoids any kind of bread.