TEAS Reading Practice Test #5 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following best describes "active reading"?
- Reading as fast as possible to cover more material
- Engaging with the text by questioning, annotating, and predicting (Correct answer)
- Reading aloud to improve comprehension
- Highlighting every sentence in the passage
Correct answer: Engaging with the text by questioning, annotating, and predicting
Active reading is a purposeful, engaged approach that involves previewing, questioning the text, making predictions, annotating key ideas, and reviewing — rather than passively moving through words.
Question 2: A graph's x-axis shows months of the year, and the y-axis shows number of hospital admissions. Which type of graph would best show trends over time?
- Pie chart
- Bar graph
- Line graph (Correct answer)
- Scatter plot
Correct answer: Line graph
Line graphs are best for showing changes and trends over time. Pie charts show parts of a whole. Bar graphs compare discrete categories. Scatter plots show correlations between two continuous variables.
Question 3: When the author of a persuasive essay acknowledges the opposing argument before refuting it, this technique is called:
- Concession and rebuttal (Correct answer)
- Circular reasoning
- Hasty generalization
- Ad hominem
Correct answer: Concession and rebuttal
Concession and rebuttal is a persuasive technique where the author acknowledges a valid point in the opposing argument (concession) before explaining why their own position is still stronger (rebuttal). It strengthens credibility.
Question 4: A passage states: "The new policy will undoubtedly save thousands of lives." The word "undoubtedly" is an example of:
- A hedging word that shows uncertainty
- An absolute claim that may reflect bias or overconfidence (Correct answer)
- A neutral reporting term
- A transition indicating contrast
Correct answer: An absolute claim that may reflect bias or overconfidence
Absolute words like "undoubtedly," "always," "never," and "certainly" should alert critical readers to potential overconfidence or bias. Complex issues rarely have certain outcomes, and such language can signal exaggerated claims.
Question 5: Which word part means "against" in the medical term "antibiotic"?
- bio-
- -otic
- anti- (Correct answer)
- -ic
Correct answer: anti-
The prefix "anti-" means against or opposed to. "Bio" means life, and "-tic" is a suffix meaning relating to. So antibiotic literally means "against life" — specifically against bacterial life.
Question 6: A passage describes three nursing interventions. After the first is described, the author writes "In addition to monitoring fluid intake." What does this phrase signal?
- A contrasting idea is coming
- Another supporting point will follow (Correct answer)
- The passage is concluding
- A cause-and-effect relationship is being described
Correct answer: Another supporting point will follow
"In addition to" is an additive transition signal indicating that another related point, example, or detail will follow in the same direction as the previous one — not a contrast or conclusion.
TEAS Reading Practice Test #5 2
Which of the following best describes "active reading"?