ATI TEAS 7 READING EXAMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (6
DIFFERENT VERSIONS )
1. Which of the following contains only key points of the passage?
o There are frightening noises in the office, Shia goes home, Shia sends his boss a
text.
o There is a thump like a dropped bowling ball, aloud crash, and the tinkling of
shattered glass
o Shia is working at his computer, there is a little light, and no one else should be in
the
building
o Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to
leave work. - ANSWER: Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is
frightened enough to leave work.
(Shia Passage)
2. Which of the following is the topic excerpt?
o A mysterious experience from work
o A building with poor lighting and security
o An employee who is easily scared
o A boss's expectations of an employee - ANSWER: A mysterious experience from
work
(shia Passage)
3. Which of the following is tone of the passage?
o Witty
o Incredulous
o Aggressive
o Tense - ANSWER: Tense
(shia passage)
4. Which of the following from the passage supports the conclusion that the passage
takes place in the 21st century?
o His office was on the thirtieth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint
glow from the street lights below
o Shia froe, as if he were caught by the gaze of.....
o He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force
himself
to sleep: I don't think I can work anymore
o Shia didn't stop running until he had burst the ground floor exit to the parking
garage and found his car. - ANSWER: He sent his boss a single text message before
turning over and trying to force himself
to sleep: I don't think I can work anymore
,5. Which of the following sources would be the best resolve other suspense novels?
o A public library's digital catalog
o The online reviews of the novel
o A New York Times bestseller list
o An encyclopaedia entry about suspense genre. - ANSWER: A public library's digital
catalog
(theater passage)
6. Which of the following best describes the authors experience in the theatre?
o Like you're in an emotionless state
o No limit to where the theatre can take you
o The theatre can transport you onto the stage
o Like you've been squished into a sardine can. - ANSWER: No limit to where the
theatre can take you
(theater passage)
7. Using evidence from the passage which of the following conclusions about the
author can the reader make
o They are overly emotional and .....
o They would rather be at a concert
o They go to the theatre as often as possible
o They enjoy the decor of most theatres - ANSWER: They go to the theatre as often
as possible
(theater passage)
8. From the passage, which of the following statements represents a logic conclusion
about the author
o The author loves to attend theatrical productions
o The author prefers musical comedies
o The author also enjoys concerts and movie
o The author finds theatre seating comfortable. - ANSWER: The author loves to
attend theatrical productions
(Lexington & Concord passage)
9. Which of the following could accurately subtitle this passage?
The start of the revolution
American march from the sea
The full armies face off
In the state of Massachusetts - ANSWER: The start of the revolution
(Lexington & Concord passage)
, 10. Which of the following best describes the theme of the passage?
o Patronizing
o Sceptical
o Objective
o Nostalgic - ANSWER: Objective
(Lexington & concord passage)
11. Which of the following is the purpose of the passage?
o To express
o To inform
o To persuade
o To entertain - ANSWER: To inform
(tipping in restaurants passage)
12. Which of the following is the writer's main argument?
o The custom of tipping should be abolished and servers paid a living wage
o Customers are resentful of having to help pay the salaries of servers
o The federal rate for servers is too low
o Servers should provide excellent service no matter how much they make. -
ANSWER: The custom of tipping should be abolished and servers paid a living wage
(tipping in restaurants passage)
13. Which of the following is evidence the writer provide to support the main
argument?
o Customers pay a large percentage of server's salaries
o Minimum wage varies from state to state
o Customers are grateful for excellent service
o Servers do not provide good service because of their low pay. - ANSWER:
Customers pay a large percentage of server's salaries
(Hedy Lamarr passage)
14. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from Hedy Lamar's acting
career?
o Hedy lamarr was the first European actress of the 1990s
o Hedy lamarr wanted more opportunities to speak while acting
o Hedy lamarr was content with her contribution to..
o Hedy lamarr worked in America films with..... - ANSWER: Hedy lamarr wanted
more opportunities to speak while acting
(Hedy Lamarr passage)
15. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn as to why the US was not
interested in lamarr's invention?
DIFFERENT VERSIONS )
1. Which of the following contains only key points of the passage?
o There are frightening noises in the office, Shia goes home, Shia sends his boss a
text.
o There is a thump like a dropped bowling ball, aloud crash, and the tinkling of
shattered glass
o Shia is working at his computer, there is a little light, and no one else should be in
the
building
o Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is frightened enough to
leave work. - ANSWER: Shia is working late, he hears mysterious noises, and he is
frightened enough to leave work.
(Shia Passage)
2. Which of the following is the topic excerpt?
o A mysterious experience from work
o A building with poor lighting and security
o An employee who is easily scared
o A boss's expectations of an employee - ANSWER: A mysterious experience from
work
(shia Passage)
3. Which of the following is tone of the passage?
o Witty
o Incredulous
o Aggressive
o Tense - ANSWER: Tense
(shia passage)
4. Which of the following from the passage supports the conclusion that the passage
takes place in the 21st century?
o His office was on the thirtieth floor, far too high to get much more than a faint
glow from the street lights below
o Shia froe, as if he were caught by the gaze of.....
o He sent his boss a single text message before turning over and trying to force
himself
to sleep: I don't think I can work anymore
o Shia didn't stop running until he had burst the ground floor exit to the parking
garage and found his car. - ANSWER: He sent his boss a single text message before
turning over and trying to force himself
to sleep: I don't think I can work anymore
,5. Which of the following sources would be the best resolve other suspense novels?
o A public library's digital catalog
o The online reviews of the novel
o A New York Times bestseller list
o An encyclopaedia entry about suspense genre. - ANSWER: A public library's digital
catalog
(theater passage)
6. Which of the following best describes the authors experience in the theatre?
o Like you're in an emotionless state
o No limit to where the theatre can take you
o The theatre can transport you onto the stage
o Like you've been squished into a sardine can. - ANSWER: No limit to where the
theatre can take you
(theater passage)
7. Using evidence from the passage which of the following conclusions about the
author can the reader make
o They are overly emotional and .....
o They would rather be at a concert
o They go to the theatre as often as possible
o They enjoy the decor of most theatres - ANSWER: They go to the theatre as often
as possible
(theater passage)
8. From the passage, which of the following statements represents a logic conclusion
about the author
o The author loves to attend theatrical productions
o The author prefers musical comedies
o The author also enjoys concerts and movie
o The author finds theatre seating comfortable. - ANSWER: The author loves to
attend theatrical productions
(Lexington & Concord passage)
9. Which of the following could accurately subtitle this passage?
The start of the revolution
American march from the sea
The full armies face off
In the state of Massachusetts - ANSWER: The start of the revolution
(Lexington & Concord passage)
, 10. Which of the following best describes the theme of the passage?
o Patronizing
o Sceptical
o Objective
o Nostalgic - ANSWER: Objective
(Lexington & concord passage)
11. Which of the following is the purpose of the passage?
o To express
o To inform
o To persuade
o To entertain - ANSWER: To inform
(tipping in restaurants passage)
12. Which of the following is the writer's main argument?
o The custom of tipping should be abolished and servers paid a living wage
o Customers are resentful of having to help pay the salaries of servers
o The federal rate for servers is too low
o Servers should provide excellent service no matter how much they make. -
ANSWER: The custom of tipping should be abolished and servers paid a living wage
(tipping in restaurants passage)
13. Which of the following is evidence the writer provide to support the main
argument?
o Customers pay a large percentage of server's salaries
o Minimum wage varies from state to state
o Customers are grateful for excellent service
o Servers do not provide good service because of their low pay. - ANSWER:
Customers pay a large percentage of server's salaries
(Hedy Lamarr passage)
14. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from Hedy Lamar's acting
career?
o Hedy lamarr was the first European actress of the 1990s
o Hedy lamarr wanted more opportunities to speak while acting
o Hedy lamarr was content with her contribution to..
o Hedy lamarr worked in America films with..... - ANSWER: Hedy lamarr wanted
more opportunities to speak while acting
(Hedy Lamarr passage)
15. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn as to why the US was not
interested in lamarr's invention?
