TEAS 7

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Sample questions from TEAS 7

This material has 90 questions with answers and rationales. Here are the first 5.

1. 1.Read the passage: "A community garden began with six raised beds. During its first year, volunteers grew tomatoes, beans, and herbs. The following spring, they added two beds after nearby residents requested more space." What prompted the garden to add two beds?

   • A.A shortage of vegetables
   • B.Requests from nearby residents
   • C.A change in the growing season
   • D.A donation of tomato plants

   Rationale: The passage directly states that nearby residents requested more space, prompting the addition. It does not mention a vegetable shortage, a change in season, or a donation of tomato plants. In reading questions, distinguish stated reasons from details that are merely plausible.

2. 2.Read the passage: "Maya usually rode her bicycle to work. On Tuesday, heavy rain began before dawn, so she packed her helmet away and took the bus instead." Why did Maya take the bus?

   • A.Her bicycle needed repairs
   • B.The bus was faster than usual
   • C.Rain made cycling less suitable
   • D.She had forgotten her helmet

   Rationale: The passage connects the heavy rain with Maya's decision to take the bus. It gives no indication that her bicycle was broken or that the bus was unusually fast. She packed her helmet away, so forgetting it is not supported.

3. 3.Read the passage: "Some trees lose their leaves as winter approaches. This reduces the surface area exposed to cold, dry air, helping the trees conserve water." What is the main purpose of the passage?

   • A.To explain one benefit of losing leaves
   • B.To compare different kinds of trees
   • C.To describe how trees produce seeds
   • D.To argue that winter is harmful to all plants

   Rationale: The passage explains that losing leaves helps trees conserve water by reducing exposed surface area. It does not compare tree species or discuss seed production. It also does not claim that winter harms every plant.

4. 4.Read the passage: "The library extended its weekday hours from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. after students reported difficulty visiting after class. A check of attendance records three months later showed more evening visitors." Which conclusion is best supported?

   • A.All students prefer visiting libraries at night
   • B.The later closing time was associated with more evening visits
   • C.The library purchased more books after changing its hours
   • D.Students stopped visiting the library before 6 p.m.

   Answer and rationale are in the full material.

5. 5.Read the passage: "When a metal spoon is left in a bowl of hot soup, its handle gradually becomes warm. Heat moves through the spoon from the end in the soup toward the handle." In this passage, what does "gradually" mean?

   • A.Suddenly
   • B.In a slow, progressive way
   • C.Without any change
   • D.In an unpredictable direction

   Answer and rationale are in the full material.