TEAS Practice Online

Question 1

Given the context of the word, what might harrowing mean in sentence 6 of the passage?

As young children, we are taught to read. From a tender young age, we are read to at bedtime, serenaded

by a mother or father’s voice. As time goes on, we learn to read ourselves. In kindergarten, or even before,

we come to understand the meaning of words on a page and how they are significant. As children grow up,

however, many fail to foster a love of or appreciation for reading, instead labeling it as a school-time activity

or a source of stress. Reading comes to be regarded as harrowing, tedious, and for many is only engaged

in for the purpose of receiving a passing grade. However, those who wish to develop their communication

skills may want to take a closer look; reading regularly has been shown to not only improve one’s writing

skills, but to also assist in verbal communication and increase understanding of verbal and facial cues.

Reading, then, should not be regarded as a chore or an insurmountable obstacle, but as a crucial aspect of

learning how to deal with others and how to express oneself.

Reading Practice

A : simple, easy

B : distressing, difficult

C : troubled, juvenile

D : foolhardy, uncouth

Answer: B

Question 2

Some of the perpetrators even foul mouth the voters and asked them to leave.

English and Language Usage

A : even may be foulmouthed the voters and asked them to leave

B : even foulmouthed the voters and asked them to leave

C : even foul mouths the voters and asked them to leave

D : even will foul mouth the voters and asked them to leave

Answer: B

Question 3

Which of these is an example of correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

A : A person must be truly dedicated to change a habit. It must work hard to overcome obstacles

B : The movie was long and boring. He took too long to bring the story to a close

C : Johnny Depp is frequently considered to be a superb actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow

D : The boat was large and imposing. She boasted a deep blue exterior.

Answer: C

Question 4

A ball is tied to a pole with a rope and is moving in a circle with constant speed.

Which of these statements about the ball is true?

Science

A : Force is acting away from the center of circle

B : Force is acting at a tangent to the circle

C : There is no acceleration.

D : There is force acting toward the center of circle.

Answer: D

Question 5

What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?