TEAS Reading Practice

Test of Essential Academic Skills44 CardsCreated 4 months ago

Practice and review key reading comprehension skills for the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) with this flashcard set focused on Part 2 of the Reading section. Includes questions on interpreting text, using reference materials, understanding word meaning in context, and analyzing informational content like job postings and charts. Perfect for TEAS prep and improving your reading test-taking strategy.

Which of the following is a minimum requirement to apply for the position of administrative specialist?

Having an associate degree

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Which of the following is a minimum requirement to apply for the position of administrative specialist?

Having an associate degree

When are three references required?

During the second interview

Which of the following can be used to fond journal articles on a given topic?

A periodic index

Everyone had to drive slowly because of the high volume of traffic . What is the correct meaning for the word " volume " as used in the sentence ?

The size or scale of something

An athlete is ordering new running shoes online from a Europe shoe company. In U.S sizes, she normally wears a size 8 or 8.5, depending on the brand of the shoes. In order to make sure she orders the correct size from the European shoe company, she measures her foot, and finds that it is 24.5 centimeters long. Based on the chart size, which of the European shoe size will probably be the best to fit for the athlete?

Foot measure 24.5 cm. According to the chart EU size 39 is the answer.

Claim: Lead in drinking water will harm humans.
Which of the following pieces of data would be the best evidence to support this claim?

After using water that containing high levels of lead, people began to experience joint pain.

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TermDefinition

Which of the following is a minimum requirement to apply for the position of administrative specialist?

Having an associate degree

When are three references required?

During the second interview

Which of the following can be used to fond journal articles on a given topic?

A periodic index

Everyone had to drive slowly because of the high volume of traffic . What is the correct meaning for the word " volume " as used in the sentence ?

The size or scale of something

An athlete is ordering new running shoes online from a Europe shoe company. In U.S sizes, she normally wears a size 8 or 8.5, depending on the brand of the shoes. In order to make sure she orders the correct size from the European shoe company, she measures her foot, and finds that it is 24.5 centimeters long. Based on the chart size, which of the European shoe size will probably be the best to fit for the athlete?

Foot measure 24.5 cm. According to the chart EU size 39 is the answer.

Claim: Lead in drinking water will harm humans.
Which of the following pieces of data would be the best evidence to support this claim?

After using water that containing high levels of lead, people began to experience joint pain.

Medication use: Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours; not more than 3 tablets in 12 hours. Take tablet with 8 ounces of water. Check back with doctor if symptoms aren't relieved in 3 days.
Using the medication label above, which of the following dosing schedules should a person follow?

6 A.M, 11 A.M, 3 P.M, 7 P.M

Write all the letters that are vowels in the order that they appear in the alphabet, including "Y". Switch the order of the second and the third vowels in the change the fourth and the fifth vowels to "Y".
What does the list of the letter look like now?


AIEYYY

He answered the attorney's question swiftly with grace and panache?
To determine the denotative meaning of panache a student should use wich of the following references?

Merriam Webster's collegiate Dictionary

Editor Wanted, Copy editor needed for corporate magazine. All applicants must have four years of editorial experience. A college degree in journalism or English is required. The job requires full time hours with competitive benefits offered. The sarting salary is $30,000 per year. Contact Human Resources at 555-5555 to apply.
Using the employment advertisement above, which of the following applicants could meet the requirements of this job?

A newspaper reporter who has 2 years of editing experience.

Preheat the oven to 350 degree F, Sprays a cookie sheet with nonstick spray. Roll the previously refrigerated cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Arrange on the cookie sheet 2 inches apart. When the oven is hot, bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a cooking rack for 5 minutes before eating.
Which of the following steps should be the baker take immediately before rolling the cookie dough into balls?

Sprays a cookie sheet with nonstick spray

A doctor recommends that her patients eat a diet that is high in protein but moderate in sodium.
Which of the following meats would be the best choice for the diet?

Turkey

Alfredo Mix Directions
For 2 servings: ½ cup milk, 3tbsp, plus 1 tsp butter, 1/3 lb fettucine,1/4 cup alfredo mix.
Optional: Substitute milk or chicken broth for half the butter.
Which of the following is correct according to the directions?

One third of a pound of pasta is required

Patrons of the medical clinic are expected to use the north entrance. All staff members are requested to use the south entrance.
Which of the following is a synonym to patrons?

Patients

The pangolin is a critically endangered mammal native to Africa and Asia. Which of the following sentences is a concise summary of the passage?

Activists hope to raise global awareness about the pangolin, a mammal native to Africa and Asia.

Which of the following details from the passage best supports the main idea?

Many people have never heard of the pangolin.

The Kepler spacecraft was designed.......
Which of the following best describe the main idea of the second paragragh?

From what......Have learned so far, Kepler 1864 is the planet most similar to earth.

Which of the following evidence for the theory that Kepler 1864?

Kepler 1861 ....than 400 light years from earth

Which word below best describes the author points of view of the passage?

Informative

Which of the following sentences contains the author's opinion?

Calvert Vaux, a British architect who had helped to design the grounded of the White House and the Smithsonian institution, asked Olmstead to collaborate with him.

According to the passage, which of the following factors caused New York State to purchase the land that is now called Central Park?

The state government recognized the need for a peaceful space in chaotic city.

Which of the following paragraphs accurately summarizes the key points of this passage?

The beginning stages of the creation of the park occurred in the 1850s.Superintendent Frank Law Olmstead and architect Calvert Vaux teamed up and took the lead in designing and overseeing the construction of the park. Central Park is now one of New York City's most famous and often visited landmark.

Which of the following words has the same meaning as the word "rustic" as used in the first paragraph of this passage?

Asymmetrical

Which of the following options describes the author's main purpose in this passage?

To inform

Which of the following proposed titles best summarizes the topic of the passage?

IMPLEMENTING SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE SCHEDULING

According to the passage, which of the following is the most important aspect of how the two skills it discusses are implemented?

consistency

Which of the following individuals exemplifies a recommendation made by the passage?

A student who makes a list of the days assignments

Which of the following words best defines the topic of this passage?

Efficiency

The passage is an example of which of the following types of writing?

persuasive

Which of the following sentences restates the main claim of the passage?

Organization and time management work together to improve scheduling.

Which of the following proposed tiles best summarizes the topic of the passage?

The skills time become more manageable

Which of the following lists the correct sequence of events in artist Frida Kahlo's life?

Frida contracted polio, was in a traffic accident, became active in the Communist Party.

Which of the following describes the author's tone in the passage?

Tragic

In which of the following sources would a reader most likely find the passage?

An encyclopedia article about Kahlo

A student wants to learn to more about Frida Kahlo's political activities. To which of the following articles the student should be refer?

The complete works of Frida Kahlo

Which of the following would be considered a primary source about Frida Kahlo?

an encyclopedia about frida kahlo.

This label appears on a bottle of cough medicine
If cough lasts for more than 4 days or comes back or is accomplished by a fever, rashes, or persistent headache, consult a physician.
According to the label, in which of the following situations should you consult a physician?

If you have cough for 5 days and a headache.

Which of the following instances should the consumer consult with a headache?

Combining cough and cold medicines with prescriptions medications

Which of the following signals importance in the set of directions?

The use of boldface type

Which of the following sentences would fit the theme of the passage?

Herbal medicine used for hundreds of years can be helpful in the treatment of a sick dog

Which of the following can be inferred from this employment advertisement?

S+F is looking for knowledge, creative applicant

Which of the following candidates would be most to qualify for the position as S+F?

An applicant who has a bachelor degree's in web design and 5years

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