TSI READING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE
irony - Answer-the use of words to express the opposite of their literal
meaning
paradox - Answer-a seeming contradiction; seems untrue at first, but
upon reflection, can be true
primary (adj.) - Answer-most important
author's attitude - Answer-how the author feels about their topic
mood - Answer-how the reader feels about the text while reading
author's tone - Answer-the author's attitude toward their topic
paraphrase (verb) - Answer-to restate in other words
ambivalent (adj.) - Answer-having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas
about something or someone
, analytical (adj.) - Answer-intending to understand the nature of
something by analysis or logical reasoning
apathetic (adj.) - Answer-showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or
concern; indifferent
baffled (adj.) - Answer-confused
condescending (adj.) - Answer-possessing an attitude of superiority;
patronizing
contemptuous (adj.) - Answer-showing disdain; disrespectful; scornful
cynical (adj.) - Answer-doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or
sincerity of human motives
defiant (adj.) - Answer-boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
detached (adj.) - Answer-emotionally removed; calm and objective;
indifferent
didactic (adj.) - Answer-instructive; designed to teach
disdainful (adj.) - Answer-showing contempt or lack of respect
ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE
irony - Answer-the use of words to express the opposite of their literal
meaning
paradox - Answer-a seeming contradiction; seems untrue at first, but
upon reflection, can be true
primary (adj.) - Answer-most important
author's attitude - Answer-how the author feels about their topic
mood - Answer-how the reader feels about the text while reading
author's tone - Answer-the author's attitude toward their topic
paraphrase (verb) - Answer-to restate in other words
ambivalent (adj.) - Answer-having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas
about something or someone
, analytical (adj.) - Answer-intending to understand the nature of
something by analysis or logical reasoning
apathetic (adj.) - Answer-showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or
concern; indifferent
baffled (adj.) - Answer-confused
condescending (adj.) - Answer-possessing an attitude of superiority;
patronizing
contemptuous (adj.) - Answer-showing disdain; disrespectful; scornful
cynical (adj.) - Answer-doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or
sincerity of human motives
defiant (adj.) - Answer-boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
detached (adj.) - Answer-emotionally removed; calm and objective;
indifferent
didactic (adj.) - Answer-instructive; designed to teach
disdainful (adj.) - Answer-showing contempt or lack of respect
