ATI TEAS 7 READING EXAM

ATI TEAS 7 READING EXAM 1. Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the passage? A humming bird may attack other birds that come near a humming bird feeder. (The author states that male hummingbirds may become aggressive in defending food sources.) 2. Which of the following describes the structure of the passage? This passage provides facts about hummingbirds. (The passage provides information about hummingbirds in an expository manner.) 3. Which of the following is the authors main purpose in the third paragraph? To Inform (The third paragraph provides objective details and facts, including physical and temperamental characteristics, of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.) 4. Which of the following statements from the passage provides evidence that hummingbirds have the ability to amaze? Their wings beat faster than those of any other bird- from 60 to 70 times per second (This sentence provides an example of one of the amazing abilities that hummingbirds have compared to other birds, which supports the argument that they have the ability to amaze.) 5. Which of the following sentences best summarizes the passage? They are marvels of speed, agility, and beauty. (This sentence summarizes much of the preceding content in the passage) 6. Which of the following has a similar theme to the Hummingbirds passage? A nature documentary highlighting the many different varieties of peacock spider in Australia and their unique traits (The Hummingbirds passage describes the surprising variety and abilities of the large array of Hummingbirds in the United States. A nature documentary that similarly describes the diversity and unique appearance of the peacock spider would have a similar theme.) 7. Which of the following best rephrases the topic of the passage? The wide variety of hummingbirds and their attributes. (The passage gives examples of the variety of hummingbirds in existence as well as their many different attributes.) 8. Which of the following best supports the authors point of view that hummingbirds are “marvels of speed, agility, and beauty”? A citation from a zoologist. (A zoologist studies animals. A citation from a zoologist would support the author’s claims about hummingbirds.) 9. Which of the following statements from the passage contains only facts? When newly hatched, three of the birds can fit inside a nest in the size of a large thimble. (The information in this sentence is verifiable fact.) Read the memo below before answering the question. TO: All Staff FROM: Human Resources RE: Award Nominations As the year comes to a close, please consider nominating a coworker for the employee-of-the-year award. This award is sponsored by the company and is intended to recognize an employee who has exhibited consistent excellent performance throughout the year. Please keep the intended purpose in mind when considering a nominee. Once all nominations have been received, a committee of managers and employees will make the final selection. Please submit your nominations no later than Friday, December 5th. 10.What is the main purpose of the memo? To request nominations of potential candidates for an annual award. (This memo specifically asks employees to submit nominations and outlines the details of submission. All sentences in the memo support this purpose.) 11.What is a logical conclusion based on the information given in the memo? An employee will be selected from the nominee pool shortly after December 5 th . (The paragraph states that once all nominations have been received, a committee will make the selection. Additionally, nominations are due by December 5th.) The next two questions are based on this passage. Read the passage below before answering the question. Two weeks ago, I went fishing on the Kaw River with my grandfather. We found a secluded spot where the fish were abundant. After a while, several police officers appeared on the opposite shore. Grandfather hollered across and discovered that they were looking for a stolen car that had been reportedly dumped in the Kaw. I suddenly had a large tug on my line, but I could not pull the fish in without breaking my line. A police officer in scuba gear volunteered to help. After several moments, the diver surfaced and said, "You have a whopper, but he is in one of those old cars at the bottom. I would have better luck helping you, but every time I approach him, he rolls up the window!" 12. Which of the following is the purpose of this paragraph? To Entertain (The passage tells a story that is meant to entertain.) 13.Which of the following sentences in the text could support the inference that it is common practice to dispose of old vehicles in the Kaw River? After several moments, the diver surfaced and said You have a whooper, but he is in one of those old cars at the bottom. (The police diver jokes that the fish is in “one of those old cars” on the riverbed. This implies that there are several cars at the bottom of the Kaw River) 14.What is the meaning of "uncanny," as used in the 4th paragraph of the passage? Surreal (Based on the author's descriptions of the incredible, unusual situations that sleepwalkers can experience, this definition of uncanny fits the context of the passage.) 15.Which of the following best rephrases the author's point of view about media coverage of sleepwalking? Media coverage of sleepwalking is sensationalized. 16.Based on the passage, which of the following inferences can be made about the woman's sleepwalking event described in the second paragraph? The woman's sleepwalking experience became a popular news story. 17.Which of the following is the main idea in the third paragraph? Sleepwalking is a common phenomenon. 18.Which of the following sentences rephrases the author main argument about sleepwalking in the passage? Sleep walking is a perplexing mystery that can be alarming to those who have the condition. 19.Which of the following sentences from the passage presents the topic of the passage? Despite the fact that sleepwalking, or noctambulation, occurs frequently, this odd ailment remains a baffling, uncanny – if not frightening – phenomenon. Read the passage below before answering the question. Most Americans know that HIV/AIDS is a worldwide health problem; many also believe it is the most dangerous disease across the globe. Malaria, however, far surpasses HIV/AIDS as a cause of sickness and death around the world. One likely reason for Americans' lack of awareness about malaria may be that malaria has been eradicated in this country, thanks in large part to efforts made during World War II. U.S. scientists sought new medicines and methods to control the effects and spread of malaria among combat troops. Those efforts were later applied to an eradication effort that has kept the U.S. malaria-free for decades. 20.Which of the following was a key reason that scientists began working on better treatments for malaria? To protect soldiers in combat 21.Which of the following data supports the author's argument about why Americans lack awareness about the dangers of malaria around the world? An epidemiology report finds there have been no cases of malaria originating from the United States in the last 60 years. 22.Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in the first sentence of the passage? To connect the passage to the reader's frame of reference 23.Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on the passage ? Infection rates within a community may affect that community's understanding of diseases. Read the passage below before answering the question. There are many tall tales from old world sailors and farmers, but some of them about weather prediction are true. Here are three general rules you can follow to predict precipitation. If there is a ring around the moon at night, rain or snow may be coming. Rain or snow may be imminent when puffy cumulus clouds change and begin to flatten. And finally, if a north wind shifts in a counter-clockwise manner, rain or snow could be on its way. 24.What is the main idea of the paragraph? Precipitation can often be forecasted by a few simple observations. 25.If the weather forecast suggests that the current north wind will shift in a counterclockwise direction to a southwesterly wind by afternoon, what might you predict? Rain Read the passage below before answering the question. 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh basil 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 red onion, diced 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped 12 oz penne pasta 2 tbsp butter 4 oz goat cheese 1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. 2. Add minced garlic, basil, thyme, and onion to oil and heat until onion is clear and tender. 3. Add chicken to pan and cook for 8 min. 4. While chicken is cooking, bring pasta to a boil in a saucepan. Drain and return to the pot. 5. Add butter and cheese to pasta and stir until melted, creating a sauce. 6. Toss the chicken mixture with the pasta, coating evenly with the cheese sauce. Serve hot. Makes 4 servings 26.According to the recipe above, when should the onion be cooked? After heating the oil in the pan 27. At which of the following times does it make the most sense to mince the garlic? Before adding oil to the pan T O E R A P B H Using the letter string above, delete every second letter. Replace the remaining vowels with the letter "O" and add the letter "S" to the end of the string. 28. Which of the following words can be made using the remaining letters? BOOTS A student is writing a paper and wants to know another word for "large." Which of the following resources would be most useful for the student? 29.Thesaurus 30. Above is a sample of a bibliography from a student research paper. Based on the sources listed above, what is the likely subject of the paper? The start of World War I FLAG Arrange the numbered squares above into a pyramid with three in the bottom row, two in the middle row, and one on top. Follow these guidelines when placing the squares: Squares in the bottom row have even numbers. The two numbers in the middle row have a difference of 3. The top block is a multiple of 3.