TEAS 6 Reading: Interpreting Informational Text Part 1

Cooking with super fire charoal

Zip codes were introduced by the U.S postal service July 1

time management

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

a. Technology and Time management

b. Identifying the demands of everyday life

c. Effective use of filing techniques

d. Implementing skills for effective scheduling

time management

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

a. Consistency

b. Thoroughness

c. appearance

d. enjoyment

time management

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

a. a student who makes a list of the days assignments

b. a teacher who schedules two meetings for the same time

c. a teacher who leaves a group of unused files on his desktop

d. A student who passes a test after studying

time management

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

a. Collaboration

b. Perseverance

c. Efficiency

d. Convenience

time management

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

a. Technology

b. Entertaining

c. Narrative

d. Persuasive

time management

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

a. Technology is the best way to manage a busy schedule

b. Organization and time management work together to improve scheduling

c. Organizing information can make simple tasks more successful

d. A stressful schedule can lead to mistakes

Frida Kahlo

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

a. Nostalgic

b. Formal

c. Reflective

d. Tragic

Frida Kahlo

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

a. A museum exhibit of artists who had socialist political viewpoints

b. A newspaper article about the death of Kahlo

c. A book about Mexican surrealist art

d. An encyclopedia article about Kahlo

Frida Kahlo

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

a. "Notable Members of the Mexican Communist Party"

b. "The Cold War: 1947 to 1991"

c. "The Complete Works of Frida Kahlo"

d. "Frida Kahlo, Artist, Diego Rivera's Wife"

Frida Kahlo

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

a. A newspaper article about the traffic accident

b. A letter written by Frida Kahlo to Diego Rivera

c. An encyclopedia entry about Frida Kahlo

d. A magazine article about Frida Kahlo first solo art exhibition.

How to safely take over-the-counter cough and cold medicines:

A consumer reads these directions on a box of over-the-counter cold medicine. In which of the following instances should the consumer consult with a health care provider?

a. Determining the appropriate dosage

b. Combining cough and cold medicines together

c. Drinking alcohol while taking cold medicines that make you drowsy

d. Combining cough and cold medicines with prescription medications.

How to safely take over-the-counter cough and cold medicines:

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

a. The use of boldface type

b. The size of the type

c. The use of implied commands

d. The bullets used

Help wanted - Administrative Specialist

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

a. Having a leadership experience

b. Having a letter of interest and resume

c. Having an associate degree

d. Having three references

Help wanted - Administrative Specialist

when are the three references required?

a. Upon request

b. During the first interview

c. Upon submission of application

d. During the second interview

Kepler 186f planet

Which of the following best describes the main idea of the second paragraph?

a. Scientists know many facts about the planet Kepler-186f

b. Conditions on Kepler-186f will allow humans to thrive

c. From what scientists have learned so far, Kepler 186f is the planet most similar to Earth

d. The Kepler space telescope's main mission is to explore the Milky Way

Kepler 186f planet

Which of the following is evidence for the theory that Kepler -186f may be able to support life?

a. Kepler-186f will be the destination for our descendants someday

b. Kepler-186f is an unexplored frontier

c. Kepler-186f's size and distance from its star is comparable to Earth

d. Kepler-186f is more than 490 light-years from Earth

Kepler 186f planet

Which word below best describes the author's point of view in the passage?

a. Informative

b. Persuasive

c. Entertaining

d. Analytical

Central Park

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

a. New York City is home to many of the nation's most famous landmarks. This is thanks in part to the active role of New York citizens take in preserving important spaces.

b. Central Park is one of the best known historical attraction because its parks, ponds and plant-like allows visitors to combine peacefulness and exercise. Central park is one of the only growing spaces in New York City. The land has been preserved because citizens persuaded the state to purchase acreage in order to protect its natural beauty. The park has provided a peaceful escape to environmentalists to this day.

c. The beginning stages of the creation of central park occurred in 1850. 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 landmarks.

d. There is no logical reasoning behind the name for Central Park as it has no distinguishing features in the center and it is also not located in the geographical center of the city. English parts are typically much more organized. The same people design all United States landmarks in the 1800's.

Central Park

Which of the following sentences is the main idea of the passage?

a. Famous parks like Central Park in New York City take a great amount of work and planning in order to grow from swamp land to landmarks.

b. Olmstead and Vaux are American heroes who have not received the recognition for their achievement in planning and engineering

c. The distinctive history of central park, its birth, its design and its function makes the park an important and treasured New York City landmark.

d. The citizens of New York have played a major role in the creation and maintenance of Central Park since before its creation until present.

Central Park

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

a. New York citizens had been campaigning for years for a public park in Manhattan

b. The state need someone to oversee the construction of the park and Frank Law Olmstead volunteered.

c. The city was growing quickly and the state government was worried about running out of land.

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

Central Park

Which of the following has the same meaning as the word "rustic" as used in the passage?

a. Conventional

b. Complex

c. Asymmetrical

d. Natural

Central Park

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

a. To inform

b. To analyze

c. To persuade

d. To entertain

Central Park

Which of the following statements is a logical conclusion a reader could draw from this passage?

a. Central park appeals to both New York City and residents and tourists

b. The writer of this passage is from New York City

c. Central park meets a single orienting feature to more appealing to visitors

d. Central park will be a great place for a family camping trip

King Henry VIII

Which of the following words most closely matches the meaning of the word "infamous" as used in the passage?

a. Notorious

b. Temperamental

c. Ethical

d. Respected

King Henry VIII

Which of the following is the purpose of the passage?

a. To entertain

b. To analyze

c. To inform

d. To persuade

a 5- Kilometer Race

Which week show the greatest increase in distance over the previous week?

a. Week 2 and 4

b. Week 3 and 6

c. Week 3 and 7

d. Week 2 and 5

a 5- Kilometer Race

Which of the following is the purpose of the italicized words in the magazine clipping?

a. Indicates headings

b. Indicate dialogue

c. Indicate foreign words

d. Indicate title

a 5- kilometer Race

Which of the following statement about the article and the graph is correct?

a. Both the article and the graph target experienced runners.

b. Both the article and the graph provide medical advice.

c. Both the article and the graph provide information on training for a 5-km run.

d. Both the article and the graph provide statistics about developing a running plan.

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

a. A handbook

b. A style guide

c. A periodical index

d. An encyclopedia

Which of the following statements is true based on the data below about elite printings customers purchases?

a. The customers who have stationary printed at elite's printings spent the most money.

b. The customers who have brochures printed at elite's printings are most loyal.

c. The customers who have their newsletters printed at elite's printings also use all other services there.

d. The customers who have their shipping label printed at elite's printings also have their brochures printed there.

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

a. A I E O Y Y

b. A I E Y Y

c. A I E Y Y Y

d. A I E Y

He answered the attorney's question strictly with grace and panache. To determine the detonative meaning of panache, a student should which of the following references?

a. Merriam-Webster collegiate dictionary

b. Brewers dictionary of modern phrases

c. The American heritage new dictionary of cultural literacy

d. The concise oxford comparison to english language

Claim: Lead in drinking water will harm humans

Which of the following pieces of data will be best evidence to support this claim?

a. After using water that contains high levels of lead, people started experiencing joint pain.

b. After using water that contains high levels of lead, people noticed that their toothbrush is stained yellow.

c. After using water that contains high levels of lead, people reported a metallic taste.

d. After using water that contains high levels of lead, people reported leaking pipes.

A doctor recommends that her patient eats a diet that is high on protein but moderate in sodium. Which of the following meats will be the best choice for this diet?

a. Lamb

b. Beef

c. Chicken

d. Turkey

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

a. Patients

b. Social workers

c. Doctors

d. Nurses

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a cookie sheet with a non-stick spray. Roll the previously refrigerated cookie dough into 1 inch balls. Arrange on the cookie sheet 2cm apart. When the oven is hot, bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to cookie rack 5 minutes before eating.

Which of the following step should the baker take immediately before rolling the cookie dough into balls?

a. Preheat the oven to 350°F

b. Refrigerate the cookie dough

c. Spray a cookie sheet with a non-stick spray

d. Arrange on the cookie sheet 2cm apart

Editor Wanted

Using the employment advertisement above, which of the following applicants could meet the requirements of this job?

a. A writer looking for 40 hours a week.

b. A college graduate who majored in lay out design

c. A newspaper reporter who has two years of experience

d. A teacher who has taught for 4 years

Everyone had to drive slowly because of the high volume of traffic

Which of the following is the correct meaning of the word volume as used in the sentence?

a. The size or scale of something

b. The quantity or power of sound

c. A book forming a part of work or series

d. The capacity of a specified container

Medication use

Using the medication label above, which of the following dosing schedules should the person follow?

a. 9am, 1pm, 7pm, 9pm

b. 6am, 11am, 3pm, 7pm

c. 8am, 10am, 12pm, 4pm, 8pm

d. 7am, 9am, 3pm, 8pm

S + F media

The following questions are based on this job posting.

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

a. S+F Media is looking for a knowledgeable, creative applicant.

b. The position at S+F Media requires multiple college degrees.

c. S+F Media is looking for someone who has a sleek, polished appearance.

d. The position at S+F Media requires 5 years of experience working with clients.

S+F

Which of the following candidates would most be most likely to qualify for the positon at S+F Media?

a. An applicant who has a bachelor's degree in art and no job experience.

b. An applicant who has a bachelor's degree in music theory and 5 years' experience in computer programming.

c. An applicant who has a bachelor's degree in design who is taking classes at night.

d. An applicant who has a bachelor's degree in web design and 3 years' experience.

herbs

Which of the following would fit theme of the passage?

a. Different kinds of herbal medicines should not be given to healthy dogs.

b. Herbal medicines can be found in most places in the world.

c. Different kinds of herbal medicines can be used until the most effective is found.

d. Herbal medicines used for hundreds of years can be helpful in the treatment of a sick dog.

herbs

Which of the following statements would strengthen the argument?

a. Herbalists need good reference books to find herbs.

b. Humans have used herbal medicines for centuries.

c. Veterinarians treat many sick dogs each year.

d. Veterinarians often prescribe herbal treatments for dogs.

the pangolin

Which of the following is a concise summary of the passage?

a. While some people have never heard of a pangolin, others have haunted pangolins for years.

b. The pangolin will soon become extinct because it is the most trafficked mammal on the planet.

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

d. The pangolin is valuable because its scales can be used for apparel or for medical purposes.

the panglion

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

a. Many people have never heard of the pangolin

b. The pangolin's scales protect it from attack

c. The pangolin is hunted due to its unique appearance

d. People believe the pangolin's blood has medicinal properties.

An athlete is ordering new running shoes online from a European

shoe company. In U. S. sizes, she normally wears a size 8 or 8.5,

depending on the brand of shoe. 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 size

chart, which European shoe size will probably be the best fit for

the athlete?

U.S. EUROPE UK INCHES CM

6 36-37 8.875 22.5

6.5 37 9.0625 23

7 37-38 5 9.25 23.5

7.5 38 5.5 9.375 23.8

8 38-39 6 9.5 24.1

8.5 39 6.5 9.6875 24.6

9 39-40 7 9.875 25.1

9.5 40 7.5 10 25.4

10 40-41 8 10.1875 25.9

10.5 41 8.5 10.3125 26.2

11 41-42 9 10.5 26.7

a. 8.5

b. 24.6

c. 38

d. 39

According to the flyer, which of the following would take place at the grand re opening event at the dog park?

A visitor is asked to leave the Dog park. According to the passage, which of the following situations might be the cause of this request?

The local human society plans to distribute brochures at "Bark in the park convince visitors to adopt a dog. Which of the following modes of writing should the humane society use in the brochures?

Which of the following information from the passage best supports the authors argument that Frankenstein is not a work of science fiction?

Which of the following is the authors purpose

Which of the following modern-day news headlines best coincides with the theme of morals?

what kind of passage is this

Logical conclusion based on the first two paragraphs of the passage?

logical conclusion based on the last three paragraphs of the passage

Which of the following is an opinion?

three eyewitness are cited in the article: Pam Marked an, Mr. Mendez's neighbor, and the reporter sent out to the military base. which of the following statements best describe these eyewitness accounts?

Conspiracy and cover-up

Which of following is the best summary of the passage?

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

Which of the following describes the authors tone in the passage?

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

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

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

Main purpose?

Precipitation can often be foretasted by a few simple observation

The killing of the brother passage

Which of the followingm is likely suggestion the city manager's office will recieve from the public?

Which of the following is the purpose of editorial about downtown Fremont?

Which of the following words most closely matches the meaning of the word "infamous" as used in the passage?

Which of the following is the purpose of the passage

In which of the following sources is the passage likely to appear?

Stimulus 5 of 6 which of the following sentences from the passage includes biased language (WHITE HOUSE SOLAR PANEL)

Stimulus 1 of 6 which of the following sentences best summarizes the text?(WHITE HOUSE SOLAR PANEL)

Instead of following a chronological sequence, the author discusses obama's reinstallation of solar panels first .Which purpose of this order of events

According to the passage ,which of following events occurred second.

Which of the following sentence from passage includes biased language.

Which of the following inferences can be made from the following section from the passage ?It was ahead of times .He set this example for the american people as a part of a campaign.

Which of the following is a logical conclusion based on this passage?

Why did they start off the passage with Obama?

stimulus question 1 of 2: Which of the following can be inferred based on this memo? (Winter will soon be here)

stimulus question 2 of 2: Which of the following sequences reflect the correct sequence of the memo

ABC caregiver is looking for an after school caregiver to begin working with new clients on Monday, Oct 2. The family seeks a candidate who is available from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m Monday through Friday The family guarantees pay for 20 hours a week, even if the caregiver works less, as well as up to 10 days paid vacation. Care is for a 12-year-old child who is involved in three different sports A qualified candidate should feel comfortable driving to and from practice help with homework when needed and hold certification in CPR. Minimum Requirements for this position also include A valid Drivers Licenses and a working cell phone. To be considered email info@abccaregiver.com. Which of the following information is provided in the classified ad?

Percentage of students in grades 9,10,11,and 12 who participate in choir. by gender.The information contained in the graph, which of the following statements is most accurate?

cats and dogs

Which of the following is the point of this passage?

cats and dogs

Which of the following statements represent the author's opinion?

cats and dogs

which of the following is the mode of the passage?

cats and dogs

which of the following best describe the author's purpose in the first sentence? (or two sentences of the passage)