Reading – TEAS 7 Free Practice Test

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

Which sentence is the topic sentence?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

If the mean global temperature during the last ice age was 10 degrees Celsius, which is a possible mean global temperature for 2100, based on the scientists’ predictions?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

Which sentence summarizes the main idea of the paragraph?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

Which of the following best describes the tone of the text?

Please read the text below and answer the following question.

A global temperature change of a few degrees is more significant than it may seem at first glance. This is not merely a change in weather in any one location. Rather, it is an average change in temperatures around the entire surface of the planet. It takes a vast amount of heat energy to warm every part of our world—including oceans, air, and land—by even a tiny measurable amount. Moreover, relatively small changes in the earth’s surface temperatures have historically caused enormous changes in climate. In the last ice age 20,000 years ago, when much of the northern hemisphere was buried under huge sheets of ice, mean global temperatures were only about five degrees Celsius lower than they are now. Scientists predict a temperature rise of two to six degrees Celsius by 2100. What if this causes similarly drastic changes to the world we call home?

Which sentence would best function as a supporting detail in this paragraph?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, receive speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers, all of which drive sales.

Which phrase best describes the topic of the group of sentences above?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Publishers typically pay male authors slightly higher advances than female authors. They also price men’s books higher, which results in higher royalty payments for male creators. Male authors are more likely than female authors to win literary awards, receive speaking invitations, and gain attention from major reviewers, all of which drive sales.

The author’s purpose in writing the text above was most likely which of the following?

Read the sentence below and answer the following question.

Numerous robotic missions to Mars have revealed tantalizing evidence of a planet that may once have been capable of supporting life.

Which statement is the most logical conclusion based on the text?

Read the sentence below and answer the following question.

Numerous robotic missions to Mars have revealed tantalizing evidence of a planet that may once have been capable of supporting life.

Imagine this sentence is a supporting detail  in a well-developed paragraph. Which of the following sentences would best function as a topic sentence?

Read the sentence below and answer the following question.

Numerous robotic missions to Mars have revealed tantalizing evidence of a planet that may once have been capable of supporting life.

How could this sentence function as a supporting detail  in a persuasive text arguing that space research is worth the expense and effort because it teaches us more about Earth and ourselves?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Until about 1850, few people living in temperate climates had ever had the opportunity to taste a banana. Only after the invention of the steamship could importers and exporters reliably transport this fruit to North America and Europe. Railways and refrigeration were two other vital components in the development of the banana trade. Today, bananas are a major export in several Central and South American countries as well as the Philippines. Around the world, people in climates that cannot support banana production now have access to plentiful inexpensive bananas.

Which sentence provides an effective summary of the text above?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Until about 1850, few people living in temperate climates had ever had the opportunity to taste a banana. Only after the invention of the steamship could importers and exporters reliably transport this fruit to North America and Europe. Railways and refrigeration were two other vital components in the development of the banana trade. Today, bananas are a major export in several Central and South American countries as well as the Philippines. Around the world, people in climates that cannot support banana production now have access to plentiful inexpensive bananas.

Read the following summary of the paragraph above.

According to John K. Miller, the invention of shipping and refrigeration technology helped bananas become a major export crop. The banana trade is an important source of income for many countries around the world, and consumers can buy bananas easily even in places where bananas do not grow.

What makes this summary effective?

French-Style Crepe Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup water
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup melted butter

Directions:

Pre-heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. While pan is pre-heating, crack the eggs into a cup and beat with fork. Next, mix eggs and flour in a large bowl. Slowly pour milk and water into the bowl. Then mix in melted butter and salt and stir.

When the pan is hot, pour 1/8 of the liquid mixture onto the hot surface, tilting the pan until it is covered. When the edges of the crepe are golden-brown, lift the crepe with a rubber spatula and turn it over. Cook for one additional minute. Serve crepe warm.

What does the fraction 1/8 represent in the recipe?

French-Style Crepe Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup water
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup melted butter

Directions:

Pre-heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. While pan is pre-heating, crack the eggs into a cup and beat with fork. Next, mix eggs and flour in a large bowl. Slowly pour milk and water into the bowl. Then mix in melted butter and salt and stir.

When the pan is hot, pour 1/8 of the liquid mixture onto the hot surface, tilting the pan until it is covered. When the edges of the crepe are golden-brown, lift the crepe with a rubber spatula and turn it over. Cook for one additional minute. Serve crepe warm.

Which of the following combinations of the ingredients needed for the recipe equal 1 3/4 cups? (Select all that apply.)

French-Style Crepe Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup water
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup melted butter

Directions:

Pre-heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. While pan is pre-heating, crack the eggs into a cup and beat with fork. Next, mix eggs and flour in a large bowl. Slowly pour milk and water into the bowl. Then mix in melted butter and salt and stir.

When the pan is hot, pour 1/8 of the liquid mixture onto the hot surface, tilting the pan until it is covered. When the edges of the crepe are golden-brown, lift the crepe with a rubber spatula and turn it over. Cook for one additional minute. Serve crepe warm.

According to the recipe, which step does NOT take place while the pan is pre-heating?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

As a parent, I find television and movie rating systems unhelpful. Ratings systems are not human. Their scores are based on numbers: how many bad words, how many gory scenes. To me, that makes no sense. Nobody else knows my kids like I do, so nobody else can say what’s okay for them to watch.

In my experience, the content a government organization rates as PG or PG-13 may or may not be appropriate for my 9-, 14-, and 16-year-olds. My youngest is quite mature for his age, and I’m fine with him hearing a bad word or two as a part of a meaningful story.

Violence concerns me more. I won’t let even my 16-year-old watch frivolous violence or horror. But I don’t shelter him from realistic violence. My little guy still has to stay out of the room for the bloody stuff. But eventually, kids need to know what’s out there.

The primary purpose of this passage is to:

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

As a parent, I find television and movie rating systems unhelpful. Ratings systems are not human. Their scores are based on numbers: how many bad words, how many gory scenes. To me, that makes no sense. Nobody else knows my kids like I do, so nobody else can say what’s okay for them to watch.

In my experience, the content a government organization rates as PG or PG-13 may or may not be appropriate for my 9-, 14-, and 16-year-olds. My youngest is quite mature for his age, and I’m fine with him hearing a bad word or two as a part of a meaningful story.

Violence concerns me more. I won’t let even my 16-year-old watch frivolous violence or horror. But I don’t shelter him from realistic violence. My little guy still has to stay out of the room for the bloody stuff. But eventually, kids need to know what’s out there.

The author of this passage would be most likely to agree that:

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

As a parent, I find television and movie rating systems unhelpful. Ratings systems are not human. Their scores are based on numbers: how many bad words, how many gory scenes. To me, that makes no sense. Nobody else knows my kids like I do, so nobody else can say what’s okay for them to watch.

In my experience, the content a government organization rates as PG or PG-13 may or may not be appropriate for my 9-, 14-, and 16-year-olds. My youngest is quite mature for his age, and I’m fine with him hearing a bad word or two as a part of a meaningful story.

Violence concerns me more. I won’t let even my 16-year-old watch frivolous violence or horror. But I don’t shelter him from realistic violence. My little guy still has to stay out of the room for the bloody stuff. But eventually, kids need to know what’s out there.

Which of the following words would best replace “frivolous” in the last paragraph?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

As a parent, I find television and movie rating systems unhelpful. Ratings systems are not human. Their scores are based on numbers: how many bad words, how many gory scenes. To me, that makes no sense. Nobody else knows my kids like I do, so nobody else can say what’s okay for them to watch.

In my experience, the content a government organization rates as PG or PG-13 may or may not be appropriate for my 9-, 14-, and 16-year-olds. My youngest is quite mature for his age, and I’m fine with him hearing a bad word or two as a part of a meaningful story.

Violence concerns me more. I won’t let even my 16-year-old watch frivolous violence or horror. But I don’t shelter him from realistic violence. My little guy still has to stay out of the room for the bloody stuff. But eventually, kids need to know what’s out there.

What is the most likely reason for the author’s decision to include the phrase “as a parent” at the beginning?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

As a parent, I find television and movie rating systems unhelpful. Ratings systems are not human. Their scores are based on numbers: how many bad words, how many gory scenes. To me, that makes no sense. Nobody else knows my kids like I do, so nobody else can say what’s okay for them to watch.

In my experience, the content a government organization rates as PG or PG-13 may or may not be appropriate for my 9-, 14-, and 16-year-olds. My youngest is quite mature for his age, and I’m fine with him hearing a bad word or two as a part of a meaningful story.

Violence concerns me more. I won’t let even my 16-year-old watch frivolous violence or horror. But I don’t shelter him from realistic violence. My little guy still has to stay out of the room for the bloody stuff. But eventually, kids need to know what’s out there.

When the author says ratings systems are “based on numbers,” she is developing the point that:

Study the label below and answer the following question. 

How many calories are in one serving of this product?

Study the label below and answer the following question.

Germain ate 60 crackers out of this box. How many servings did he consume?

Study the label below and answer the following question. 

Fatima is attempting to confine her diet to products low in sodium. How much of this product should she eat?

Timeline of author Zora Neale Hurston’s early life:

January 1891: Zora Neale Hurston is born in Alabama.

June 1918: Hurston graduates from high school.

1920: Hurston graduates from Howard University.

1921: Hurston publishes her first short story.

1926: Hurston meets Langston Hughes in Harlem.

January 1932: Hurston’s musical The Great Day opens on Broadway.

May 1934: Hurston publishes her first novel, Jonah’s Gourd Vine.

1939: Hurston joins the Federal Writers’ Project.

Which correctly identifies the timespan between Hurston’s graduation from college and the publication of her first novel?

Timeline of author Zora Neale Hurston’s early life:

January 1891: Zora Neale Hurston is born in Alabama.

June 1918: Hurston graduates from high school.

1920: Hurston graduates from Howard University.

1921: Hurston publishes her first short story.

1926: Hurston meets Langston Hughes in Harlem.

January 1932: Hurston’s musical The Great Day opens on Broadway.

May 1934: Hurston publishes her first novel, Jonah’s Gourd Vine.

1939: Hurston joins the Federal Writers’ Project.

How old was Zora Neale Hurston when she graduated from high school?

Which statement, if true, is a fact?

Which statement is an opinion?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

A growing focus on STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—has brought funding and excitement for these subjects into schools. Meanwhile, the push for standardized testing is requiring teachers to devote a large proportion of class time to reading and math test preparation. One consequence of these dual trends is that schools are skimping on social studies instruction.

Mindful world citizens need, at a minimum, a general awareness of foreign cultures, a passing familiarity with geography, and a basic understanding of history. If you’re not sure your child’s school is instilling these basic foundations of knowledge, you need to support your kids’ learning yourself. Daunting as this may sound, it doesn’t need to take an inordinate amount of time and effort.

A good first step is to keep a globe or world map in a prominent location in your home. Whenever possible, refer to this resource in conversation. For instance, if your child is interested in a particular animal, point out where in the world it lives. If older children ask questions about the news, show them where current events are happening. If your budget allows it, keep a good children’s atlas handy too. This will allow your conversations to go into greater depth if your children show interest.

This article is written for:

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

A growing focus on STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—has brought funding and excitement for these subjects into schools. Meanwhile, the push for standardized testing is requiring teachers to devote a large proportion of class time to reading and math test preparation. One consequence of these dual trends is that schools are skimping on social studies instruction.

Mindful world citizens need, at a minimum, a general awareness of foreign cultures, a passing familiarity with geography, and a basic understanding of history. If you’re not sure your child’s school is instilling these basic foundations of knowledge, you need to support your kids’ learning yourself. Daunting as this may sound, it doesn’t need to take an inordinate amount of time and effort.

A good first step is to keep a globe or world map in a prominent location in your home. Whenever possible, refer to this resource in conversation. For instance, if your child is interested in a particular animal, point out where in the world it lives. If older children ask questions about the news, show them where current events are happening. If your budget allows it, keep a good children’s atlas handy too. This will allow your conversations to go into greater depth if your children show interest.

The author of this article assumes that:

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

A growing focus on STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—has brought funding and excitement for these subjects into schools. Meanwhile, the push for standardized testing is requiring teachers to devote a large proportion of class time to reading and math test preparation. One consequence of these dual trends is that schools are skimping on social studies instruction.

Mindful world citizens need, at a minimum, a general awareness of foreign cultures, a passing familiarity with geography, and a basic understanding of history. If you’re not sure your child’s school is instilling these basic foundations of knowledge, you need to support your kids’ learning yourself. Daunting as this may sound, it doesn’t need to take an inordinate amount of time and effort.

A good first step is to keep a globe or world map in a prominent location in your home. Whenever possible, refer to this resource in conversation. For instance, if your child is interested in a particular animal, point out where in the world it lives. If older children ask questions about the news, show them where current events are happening. If your budget allows it, keep a good children’s atlas handy too. This will allow your conversations to go into greater depth if your children show interest.

A careful reader of this article can infer that the author wants children to grow up to become:

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

A growing focus on STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—has brought funding and excitement for these subjects into schools. Meanwhile, the push for standardized testing is requiring teachers to devote a large proportion of class time to reading and math test preparation. One consequence of these dual trends is that schools are skimping on social studies instruction.

Mindful world citizens need, at a minimum, a general awareness of foreign cultures, a passing familiarity with geography, and a basic understanding of history. If you’re not sure your child’s school is instilling these basic foundations of knowledge, you need to support your kids’ learning yourself. Daunting as this may sound, it doesn’t need to take an inordinate amount of time and effort.

A good first step is to keep a globe or world map in a prominent location in your home. Whenever possible, refer to this resource in conversation. For instance, if your child is interested in a particular animal, point out where in the world it lives. If older children ask questions about the news, show them where current events are happening. If your budget allows it, keep a good children’s atlas handy too. This will allow your conversations to go into greater depth if your children show interest.

Which conclusion is not supported by the article?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

A growing focus on STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—has brought funding and excitement for these subjects into schools. Meanwhile, the push for standardized testing is requiring teachers to devote a large proportion of class time to reading and math test preparation. One consequence of these dual trends is that schools are skimping on social studies instruction.

Mindful world citizens need, at a minimum, a general awareness of foreign cultures, a passing familiarity with geography, and a basic understanding of history. If you’re not sure your child’s school is instilling these basic foundations of knowledge, you need to support your kids’ learning yourself. Daunting as this may sound, it doesn’t need to take an inordinate amount of time and effort.

A good first step is to keep a globe or world map in a prominent location in your home. Whenever possible, refer to this resource in conversation. For instance, if your child is interested in a particular animal, point out where in the world it lives. If older children ask questions about the news, show them where current events are happening. If your budget allows it, keep a good children’s atlas handy too. This will allow your conversations to go into greater depth if your children show interest.

Which word below would best replace “inordinate” in the second paragraph?

A student is assigned a report on Abraham Lincoln. Which of the following sources is the most credible?

Which of the following is not a primary source on Charles Darwin?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Reports of Unsafe Equipment and Environment

Rip Gym employees must always respond promptly and seriously to any customer report of a hazard in our equipment or facilities, even if the employee judges the complaint frivolous. Customers may not use rooms or equipment that have been reported unsafe until the following steps have been taken, in order, to confirm and/or resolve the problem.

1. Place “Warning,” “Out of Order,” or “Off Limits” signs in the affected area or on the affected equipment, as appropriate. Always follow this step first, before handling paperwork or attempting to resolve the reported problem.

2. Fill out a Hazard Complaint Form. Include the name of the customer making the complaint and the exact wording of the problems being reported.

3. Visually check the area or equipment in question to verify the problem.
a) If the report appears to be accurate and a resolution is necessary, proceed to step 4.
b) If the report appears to be inaccurate, consult the manager on duty.

4. Determine whether you are qualified to correct the problem. Problems all employees are qualified to correct are listed on page 12 of the Employee Handbook.
a) Employees who have not undergone training for equipment repair and maintenance must

Which of the following is the most likely source of this text?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Reports of Unsafe Equipment and Environment

Rip Gym employees must always respond promptly and seriously to any customer report of a hazard in our equipment or facilities, even if the employee judges the complaint frivolous. Customers may not use rooms or equipment that have been reported unsafe until the following steps have been taken, in order, to confirm and/or resolve the problem.

1. Place “Warning,” “Out of Order,” or “Off Limits” signs in the affected area or on the affected equipment, as appropriate. Always follow this step first, before handling paperwork or attempting to resolve the reported problem.

2. Fill out a Hazard Complaint Form. Include the name of the customer making the complaint and the exact wording of the problems being reported.

3. Visually check the area or equipment in question to verify the problem.
a) If the report appears to be accurate and a resolution is necessary, proceed to step 4.
b) If the report appears to be inaccurate, consult the manager on duty.

4. Determine whether you are qualified to correct the problem. Problems all employees are qualified to correct are listed on page 12 of the Employee Handbook.
a) Employees who have not undergone training for equipment repair and maintenance must

This author most likely wrote this text to:

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Reports of Unsafe Equipment and Environment

Rip Gym employees must always respond promptly and seriously to any customer report of a hazard in our equipment or facilities, even if the employee judges the complaint frivolous. Customers may not use rooms or equipment that have been reported unsafe until the following steps have been taken, in order, to confirm and/or resolve the problem.

1. Place “Warning,” “Out of Order,” or “Off Limits” signs in the affected area or on the affected equipment, as appropriate. Always follow this step first, before handling paperwork or attempting to resolve the reported problem.

2. Fill out a Hazard Complaint Form. Include the name of the customer making the complaint and the exact wording of the problems being reported.

3. Visually check the area or equipment in question to verify the problem.
a) If the report appears to be accurate and a resolution is necessary, proceed to step 4.
b) If the report appears to be inaccurate, consult the manager on duty.

4. Determine whether you are qualified to correct the problem. Problems all employees are qualified to correct are listed on page 12 of the Employee Handbook.
a) Employees who have not undergone training for equipment repair and maintenance must

Which term best describes the structure of the section under the subheading “Reports of Unsafe Equipment and Environments”?

What is the difference between expository and technical writing?

Which of the following is an example of expository writing?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Overworked public school teachers are required by law to spend extra time implementing Individual Educational Plans for students with learning and attention challenges. This shortchanges children who are actually engaged in their education by depriving them of an equal amount of individualized attention.

What assumption behind this passage reflects negative stereotypical thinking?

Read the passage below and answer the following question.

Overworked public school teachers are required by law to spend extra time implementing Individual Educational Plans for students with learning and attention challenges. This shortchanges children who are actually engaged in their education by depriving them of an equal amount of individualized attention.

The above argument is invalid because the author:

Look at the following diagram and answer the following question.

What is the small, root-like part of the neuron on the top right called? Fill in the blank.

Look at the following diagram and answer the following question.

Which question can be answered by consulting this diagram?

The bar graph below provides information about book sales for The Comings, the first book in a trilogy. Study the image and answer the following question.

Which type of book has sold the most copies?

The bar graph below provides information about book sales for The Comings, the first book in a trilogy. Study the image and answer the following question.

The marketing director for The Comings wants to use a different strategy for publishing book #2 in the series. Which argument does the bar graph best support?