ATI TEAS Version 7 READING EXAM STUDY GUIDE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PASSAGE 1 (Questions 1–5)
The following passage is from an informational article about the benefits of urban gardening.
Passage:
Cities around the world are adopting urban gardening as a way to improve environmental health
and community well-being. Urban gardening refers to the practice of growing plants in small city
spaces such as rooftops, balconies, or community plots. Research shows that these gardens help
reduce air pollution, provide access to fresh produce, and create opportunities for social
connection. Despite these benefits, challenges remain. Limited space, lack of funding, and
inconsistent community involvement can make long-term sustainability difficult. Even so, many
city leaders and residents continue to invest in urban gardening as a practical approach to making
cities greener and healthier.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
a. Urban gardening is too expensive for most cities to maintain.
b. Urban gardening provides several benefits but also faces challenges. ✅
c. Most residents dislike participating in urban gardening efforts.
d. Urban gardening has eliminated the need for grocery stores.
2. Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that urban gardening improves
health?
,ATI TEAS Version 7 READING EXAM STUDY GUIDE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
a. “Cities around the world are adopting urban gardening…”
b. “Urban gardening refers to the practice of growing plants…”
c. “Research shows that these gardens help reduce air pollution…” ✅
d. “Limited space, lack of funding… make long-term sustainability difficult.”
3. What is the author’s purpose in this passage?
a. To persuade readers to join gardening programs
b. To inform readers about the impacts of urban gardening ✅
c. To entertain readers with stories about gardening
d. To compare two different types of gardens
4. Which of the following is an inference that can be made from the passage?
a. Urban gardening will disappear within a few years.
b. Urban gardens help reduce environmental problems in cities. ✅
c. Grocery stores no longer sell fresh produce.
d. Most cities prefer traditional farming instead of gardening.
5. Which factor makes urban gardening difficult to maintain?
a. Excessive sunlight
b. Lack of community participation ✅
c. Too many available gardening spaces
d. Overfunding from city programs
, ATI TEAS Version 7 READING EXAM STUDY GUIDE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PASSAGE 2 (Questions 6–10)
The following passage is from the instruction manual for a digital thermostat.
Passage:
To set the temperature schedule on your SmartTemp thermostat, press the “Menu” button and
then select “Schedule.” Choose the day you want to program, and use the arrows to adjust the
time and temperature. When the desired setting appears, press “Save.” To clear a schedule, return
to the “Schedule” menu and select “Reset Day.” If the screen becomes unresponsive, hold the
power button for five seconds to restart the device.
6. What is the purpose of this passage?
a. To explain how the SmartTemp thermostat was invented
b. To provide instructions for programming the thermostat ✅
c. To persuade users to buy a new thermostat
d. To warn users about damaged devices
7. According to the passage, what should a user do if the screen freezes?
a. Replace the thermostat
b. Remove the battery
c. Restart the device by holding the power button ✅
d. Call customer support immediately
8. Which text feature would best help a reader understand these instructions?
a. A timeline
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PASSAGE 1 (Questions 1–5)
The following passage is from an informational article about the benefits of urban gardening.
Passage:
Cities around the world are adopting urban gardening as a way to improve environmental health
and community well-being. Urban gardening refers to the practice of growing plants in small city
spaces such as rooftops, balconies, or community plots. Research shows that these gardens help
reduce air pollution, provide access to fresh produce, and create opportunities for social
connection. Despite these benefits, challenges remain. Limited space, lack of funding, and
inconsistent community involvement can make long-term sustainability difficult. Even so, many
city leaders and residents continue to invest in urban gardening as a practical approach to making
cities greener and healthier.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
a. Urban gardening is too expensive for most cities to maintain.
b. Urban gardening provides several benefits but also faces challenges. ✅
c. Most residents dislike participating in urban gardening efforts.
d. Urban gardening has eliminated the need for grocery stores.
2. Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that urban gardening improves
health?
,ATI TEAS Version 7 READING EXAM STUDY GUIDE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
a. “Cities around the world are adopting urban gardening…”
b. “Urban gardening refers to the practice of growing plants…”
c. “Research shows that these gardens help reduce air pollution…” ✅
d. “Limited space, lack of funding… make long-term sustainability difficult.”
3. What is the author’s purpose in this passage?
a. To persuade readers to join gardening programs
b. To inform readers about the impacts of urban gardening ✅
c. To entertain readers with stories about gardening
d. To compare two different types of gardens
4. Which of the following is an inference that can be made from the passage?
a. Urban gardening will disappear within a few years.
b. Urban gardens help reduce environmental problems in cities. ✅
c. Grocery stores no longer sell fresh produce.
d. Most cities prefer traditional farming instead of gardening.
5. Which factor makes urban gardening difficult to maintain?
a. Excessive sunlight
b. Lack of community participation ✅
c. Too many available gardening spaces
d. Overfunding from city programs
, ATI TEAS Version 7 READING EXAM STUDY GUIDE
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
PASSAGE 2 (Questions 6–10)
The following passage is from the instruction manual for a digital thermostat.
Passage:
To set the temperature schedule on your SmartTemp thermostat, press the “Menu” button and
then select “Schedule.” Choose the day you want to program, and use the arrows to adjust the
time and temperature. When the desired setting appears, press “Save.” To clear a schedule, return
to the “Schedule” menu and select “Reset Day.” If the screen becomes unresponsive, hold the
power button for five seconds to restart the device.
6. What is the purpose of this passage?
a. To explain how the SmartTemp thermostat was invented
b. To provide instructions for programming the thermostat ✅
c. To persuade users to buy a new thermostat
d. To warn users about damaged devices
7. According to the passage, what should a user do if the screen freezes?
a. Replace the thermostat
b. Remove the battery
c. Restart the device by holding the power button ✅
d. Call customer support immediately
8. Which text feature would best help a reader understand these instructions?
a. A timeline
