Master TEAS Reading Skills: Comprehension & Analysis Guide

TEAS Reading Section This section is designed to test your reading comprehension abilities. You are given 55 minutes to answer 45 questions divided over three topics: identifying key ideas and details, identifying author’s craft and text structure, and comparing and integrating knowledge and ideas. You will need to demonstrate your ability to comprehend and analyze long and short passages of various types, as well as charts and tables, and reach conclusions based on their content and structure. Click here for more information about the reading section. Let's start with a Craft and Structure question, asking you to figure out the reason for using an underline in a sentence: Question #1 - Craft and Structure Read the passage below before answering the question. PhD students who are interested in tutoring BA students are asked to submit their nominations to the secretary of the PhD department no later than Friday, July 25. For a complete list of all exercises, see attachment. Which of the following is the most likely reason for using an underline in the above message? A. To indicate a title is being used B. To illustrate the relevant timeline C. To emphasize the deadline D. Dates are always underlined Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is (C). Review the options: Answer (A): A title would have been placed at the beginning of the message and would most likely have presented the main subject of the message, BA student tutoring. Answer (B): There is no timeline in the letter, only a specific date. Answer (C): Since a deadline is an important date for the recipient to bear in mind, it is logical that it be emphasized. In this case, it was done by means of an underline. Therefore, this is the correct answer. Answer (D): This statement is incorrect – dates are not always underlined. Therefore, you can eliminate it. Tip : Sometimes it is better to read the question before looking at the passage or stimulus so that you know what to look for as you read it. This will save you time and effort and may even save you from needing to read the whole passage or table in certain questions if the answer is readily apparent in one specific part. Within our TEAS 7 Premium Pack you will find two complete TEAS 7 practice tests, allowing you to improve your ability to answer questions quickly and efficiently. This will also help you to manage your time better and collect more correct answers. Now let's see a question for the third topic of the Reading section - Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Question #2 - Integration of Knowledge and Ideas You encounter the following sentence while reading: The physician’s hands moved over the moaning patient's limbs, careful not to

apply pressure around the articulations. You have not heard the word "articulation" used in this way before, so you look it up in a dictionary and find the following: articulation 1) a movable joint between rigid parts of a vertebrate 2) the state of being jointed or interrelated 3) the act of giving utterance or expression 4) the act of properly arranging artificial teeth Which of these definitions best suits the sentence? A. Definition 1 B. Definition 2 C. Definition 3 D. Definition 4 Answer & Explanation The correct answer is (A). In the context of the sentence, it makes sense that the physician's hands were careful not to put pressure around the moaning patient’s joints. Answer (B) is incorrect because it is less logical for the physician to not put pressure on a "state." Answer (C) is incorrect because although the patient was making sounds (moaning), it is less logical for the physician to not put pressure on the patient's "act of uttering." Answer (D) is incorrect because there is nothing in the sentence that indicates the physician was touching the patient’s mouth—the sentence mentions limbs.

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In addition, it is less logical for the physician to not put pressure on "an act of arranging." Moving on to the third topic of this section, with a typical Key Ideas and Details question, asking you to understand the meaning of a medical term: Question #3 - Key Ideas and Details "The patient is displaying symptoms typical of dermatofibroma. " If you did not know the exact meaning of the underlined word, which of the following would be the best source to look for it? A. Internal Medicine: The Complete Vocabulary B. The Ultimate Glossary for Skin Care Physicians C. Skin Allergies: A Guide D. The General Medical Dictionary Answer & Explanation The correct answer is (B). Answer (B) is correct because the word begins with the root "derm-," indicating a condition related to skin. If you do not remember all the roots, think of what the root of the word reminds you of. In this case, the word dermatologist comes to mind, which means "a doctor specializing in skin diseases." If you do not know the exact meaning of the word dermatofibroma, you would do well to consult a comprehensive source on skin. Answer (A) is incorrect because since the word begins with the root "derm-," it is related to the skin and not internal organs. Answer (C) is incorrect because if one does not know the exact meaning of the word, it would be better to turn to a general source on skin, rather than a specific one, which may not contain the needed information.

Answer (D) is incorrect because there is a more suitable option on the list, which deals with skin-related terms. Here are two general tips for dealing with the TEAS test reading section: 1. Read! Reading is a great way to improve your vocabulary and reading speed. You will find yourself spending less time reading the texts in the test and more time actually answering the questions. 2. Treat the texts in the exam as real when answering the questions, and do not let your prior knowledge interfere. Start Practicing Now! Next, we will cover the Math section of the TEAS. These questions assess two main areas - Numbers and Algebra, and Measurement and Data. Free TEAS Practice Test Math Section This section is divided into two main categories: Numbers and Algebra and Measurement and Data, and alternates between types of problems such as operations, algebraic applications, data interpretations, and measurements. You will be given 38 questions to be completed in 54 minutes. Notice: you are allowed to use a calculator on the TEAS Exam. Numbers and Algebra is the largest category on the Math section. Let's start with two questions in this topic: Question #1 - Numbers and Algebra

A farmer needs to calculate how much feed to buy each week for his farm. He knows that each cow eats 24 pounds of feed a day and each pig eats 7 pounds of feed a day. If he has x cows and y pigs, how much feed does he need to buy each week? A. 7(x + y) B. 24x + 7y C. 7(7x) + 7(24y) D. 49y + 168x Answer & Explanation The correct answer is (D). First, work out the total for one day. There are x cows, each needing 24 pounds of food. That is 24x pounds of food. Writing letters and numbers together means they are multiplied together. There are y pigs, each needing 7 pounds of food. That is 7y pounds of food. The total per day is 24x + 7y pounds of food. Over the course of a week, this would be multiplied by 7 to give 7(24x + 7y) = 168x + 49y. Question #2 - Numbers and Algebra Mary wishes to give liquid Tylenol to her two young children (3 and 5 years old), both suffering from fever. According to the label, between the ages of 2–3, the recommended dosage is 5 milliliters, and between the ages of 4–5, the recommended dosage is 7.5 milliliters. For both age groups, a maximum of five doses are allowed per day. How much liquid Tylenol does Mary have to buy if she wants to be sure she has enough medicine to give both children maximum dosages for four days?

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A. 250 milliliters B. 300 milliliters C. 350 milliliters D. 400 milliliters Answer & Explanation The correct answer is (A). To solve this question, you need to calculate the maximum total amount for each child and then sum the two together to arrive at the correct answer. For the 3 year old – 5 milliliters (age group dosage) x 5 (times a day) x 4 (days) = 100 milliliters. For the 5 year old – 7.5 milliliters (age group dosage) x 5 (times a day) x 4 (days) = 150 milliliters. Thus, the total amount Mary has to buy is 100 milliliters + 150 liters = 250 milliliters. As you might have noticed, the math section demands a high level of concentration and precise attention to details. You may need to transform certain sentences into mathematical equations, and to recognize that some questions involve multiple steps, rather than just one. Practice will help you learn the best strategies for quickly and accurately identifying the correct answer. In our ATI TEAS Premium Pack, you will find:  Two full-length TEAS 7 practice tests  Six additional math quizzes  Math study guides

 Answers with detailed explanations  Score reports And much more! Click here to gain full access to our Teas Premium Pack Now let's see a typical Measurement and Data question: Question #3- Measurement and Data 6, 23, 25, 27, 27, 29, 31, 36 Which of the following conclusions would be correct if the outlier was removed from this set? A. The range would decrease, and the mean would decrease B. The median would increase, and the mean would increase C. The median would stay the same and the range would increase. D. The median would stay the same and the mean would increase. Answer & Explanation The correct answer is (D).  Initially, the median of these numbers is 27, as there are two middle numbers of 27.  The range is 36 - 6 = 30. The mean is: {6+23+25+27+27+29+31+36} / {8} =25.5

 In this set of numbers, the outlier is 6. 6 is much smaller than the rest of the numbers, which are in the 20s and 30s. If you were to remove this number, you would be left with seven numbers: 23, 25, 27, 27, 29, 31, 36. As 27 is the middle number, it is still the median. Thus, the median has stayed the same. The range is now 36 - 23 = 13. Thus, it has decreased. This makes sense as there is now less of a difference between the smallest and the largest number. The mean is now: {23 + 25 + 27 + 27 + 29 + 31 + 36} / {7} = 28.3. Thus, the mean has increased. This is because there are fewer small numbers. The 6 pulled the original mean down and has now been removed. Therefore, the median has stayed the same and the mean has increased, so the correct answer is (D). Here are two general tips for dealing with the ATI TEAS test math section: 1. Numbers & Algebra is the largest topic on the Math section, with 23 questions, while the Measurement & Data topic contains only 9 questions. Therefore, if you don't have enough time, we recommend putting an emphasis on Numbers & Algebra first . 2. Make sure you are familiar with order of operations by memorizing PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, S ubtraction). Start Practicing Now! We will now move on to the next section on the ATI TEAS test – Science. From our experience, it is one of the most challenging sections, as you must memorize lots of information in addition to understanding chemical and biological processes.

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Free TEAS Practice Test Science Section The TEAS science section is one of the largest sections on the test, containing 50 questions, to be completed in 63 minutes. It is comprised of four topics: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, and Scientific Reasoning. Let's start with Human Anatomy and Physiology - the main topic in the Science section: Question #1 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Which of the following is not carried out by the respiratory system? A. Gas exchange B. Regulation of blood pH C. Disposal of toxins D. Filtration of inspired air Answer & Explanation The correct answer is (C). The respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange (the inhalation of O2 and exhalation of CO2). The CO2 concentration, in turn effect the blood pH. The respiratory system includes a conducting zone which filters the incoming air (as well as heating and moistening it). The disposal of toxins takes place in the liver, where the toxic compounds are broken up or modified, in order to be removed from the body. How to work with our TEAS pack:  Begin your studying a few weeks in advance, allowing yourself enough time to practice.

 Complete one full-length practice test.  Go over the test and read all the explanations. Even if you solved a question correctly, you could still learn a new strategy or way of thinking.  Use the study guides to learn how to improve your skills.  Complete the second full-length practice test and, again, review all questions and explanations. Pay special attention to questions you got wrong.  For additional practice, complete all the quizzes included in the pack. Click here to access our full ATI TEAS Prep Pack Let's move on and examine a biology question - asking you about processes in the nervous system: Question #2 - Biology Which of the following statements about action potential is correct? A. Opening potassium channels depolarizes the membrane, while opening sodium channels repolarizes the membrane. B. Opening calcium channels depolarizes the membrane, while opening sodium channels repolarizes the membrane. C. Opening potassium channels repolarizes the membrane, while opening sodium channels depolarizes the membrane. D. Opening potassium channels and calcium channels repolarizes the membrane.

Answer & Explanation The correct answer is (C). It is important to remember two things: 1. The membrane resting state potential is -70 mV. 2. Potassium concentration is high within the cell while calcium and sodium concentrations are high outside the cell. When action potential occurs, sodium channels open, and sodium ions “rush” into the cells, which immediately depolarizes the negative membrane. Soon after, potassium channels open, and potassium ions “rush” out of the cell, which then repolarizes the membrane back to its resting potential. Calcium concentrations are several orders of magnitude lower than those of potassium and sodium, thus they are insufficient for membrane polarization; calcium inflow and outflow are used mainly for signaling. Finally, let's see a typical Chemistry question, requiring you to implement your knowledge in chemical reactions: Question #3 - Chemistry Mg + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2 Which of the following statements correctly describes the reaction above? A. The chlorine has been oxidized and the hydrogen has been reduced. B. The magnesium has been oxidized and the hydrogen has been reduced. C. The magnesium has been reduced and the chlorine has been oxidized. D. The magnesium and chlorine have been reduced. Answer & Explanation

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The correct answer is (B). In order to solve this, first find the redox state of each atom.  Start with the reactants: When an atom is uncharged and not in a molecule, its redox state is 0. When hydrogen is in a non-metal compound, its redox state is +1. When chlorine is in a compound (and not with oxygen or fluorine), its redox state is -1.  Moving on with the products: Chlorine is still in a compound, and not with oxygen or fluorine, its redox state is still -1. Remember that the sum of the oxidation states of all the atoms or ions in a neutral compound is zero; therefore, since MgCl2 is not charged, the magnesium ion’s new redox state is +2. Lastly, the redox state of hydrogen as gas is 0. To sum up the redox changes: Magnesium’s redox state increased from 0 to +2; therefore, it was oxidized. Hydrogen’s redox state dropped from +1 to 0; therefore, it was reduced. Note: Whenever an atom is oxidized, some other atom must be reduced, and vice versa. Since redox reaction involves the transfer of electron, for every acceptor there is a donor and vice versa. For this reason, distractors such as D can easily be eliminated. Here are two tips for dealing with the TEAS science section: 1. Focus mainly on human anatomy and physiology, as this topic makes up most of the science section. Sample questions 1 is a good example of this part. 2. When dealing with the topics of Biology we found it crucial to rule the basics. Specifically: the structure of the atom, structure of DNA, and differences in structure between solid, gas, and liquid.

To understand the Science section better, use our TEAS Science study guide, which is included in our TEAS Prep Pack. Click below to start practicing now: ATI TEAS Test Science Practice We will now move on to the last section of the ATI TEAS test – English and language usage. In contrast to the Math and Science sections, where memorization and problem-solving skills are crucial, the English and Language Usage questions demand a deep understanding of the instructions, as well as familiarity with various conventions in the English language. Free TEAS Practice Test English & Language Usage Section This section contains 37 questions to be completed in 28 minutes, with questions divided across three topics scattered throughout the test: Conventions of Standard English, Using Language and Vocabulary, and Knowledge of Language and Grammar. You will see questions assessing spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, grammar, and word meaning. Let's start with Conventions of Standard English: Question #1 - Conventions of Standard English Some say that buying today is harder than finding the love of your life a house. Which of the following phrases is misplaced in the sentence above? A. Some say that B. Is harder than C. Love of your life D. A house Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is (D). The original sentence is incorrect because the verb "buying" requires an object. What is harder than finding the love of your life today is buying a house. Said house appears in the sentence, but it is misplaced, implying that you intend to find the love of your life a house. The sentence should read: "Some say that buying a house today is harder than finding the love of your life." Now let's move on to Using Language and Vocabulary, with a typical sentence completion question: Question #2 - Using Language and Vocabulary It is very rare to see green turtles off the coast of California; ________, during the summer they can be found among the rocks. Which of the following words best completes the sentence above? A. Therefore B. Subsequently C. However D. Unfortunately Answer & Explanation The correct answer is (C). The two parts of the sentence are meant to contrast with each other, and only answer (C) expresses contrast.The sentence should read "It is very rare to see green turtles off the coast of California; however, during the summer they can be found among the rocks. Here are two different strategies for dealing with sentence completion questions:

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1. Start by Reading the sentence > try to determine the type of the missing word (for example – a word showing contrast) > look for an answer choice that matches this type > if you find such an answer, select it. If not, go through the answer choices one by one and pick the one that fits the sentence best. 2. Begin by reading the sentence > insert each answer choice into the sentence and choose the one that fits the context most accurately. Although the first method might seem longer (especially if your anticipated answer does not appear among the answer choices), sometimes it is the better option, since some answer choices are designed to distract you from the correct answer. Determining the type of the missing word might help you avoid these traps. Finally, let's see a Knowledge of Language and Grammar question, asking you to figure out the correct way to write a sentence: Question #3 - Knowledge of Language and Grammar The DMV is issuing new driving licenses to people, men, and women under the age of 21. Which of the following words or phrases are redundant in the sentence above? A. new B. to people C. men and women D. the age Answer & Explanation The correct answer is (C). The phrase "men and women" is included in the noun "people." Answer (A) is incorrect because while the word "new" is not necessary for the sentence to be correct, removing it would change the meaning of the sentence. Answer (B) is

incorrect because the word "to" is a necessary preposition. Answer (D) is incorrect because if the phrase "the age" were removed, the sentence would have a redundant "of." Here are two things that will help you score high on this section: 1. Increase your vocabulary by reading . Indeed, the vocabulary part in the English section is quite small, but you can win these points easily. 2. Make sure you are familiar with various parts of speech : nouns, pronouns, verbs, prepositions, etc. Parts of speech appear in many questions during this section. The more you are familiar with them and their role, the better you will perform on this section. Click below to start practicing now: Full ATI TEAS Test Practice Now that you’ve seen what the test looks like, let’s discuss how the scoring works. ATI TEAS Scoring The score you receive on your TEAS exam is calculated based on the percentage of questions answered correctly. You will receive a score for each section, and even one for each subtopic in the section. This will allow you to see precisely where your strengths and weaknesses are. However, the overall score for the exam is a little more complicated, as each section is weighted differently based on a number of different factors. The school you are applying to will have its own criteria for what your total score should be, and may also look specifically at certain sub-scores. It is recommended to make sure with the school or college you are applying to the required score.

To improve your TEAS score, we encourage you to retake practice tests to improve your skills. In our pack, you can retake the practice tests and quizzes as many times as you need, and you can track your progress with our score reports at the end of each test and quiz. Click here to improve your score The Importance of Preparing for the ATI TEAS Exam After you have familiarized yourself with the various question types found on the TEAS exam it is important to practice for this test several times under pressure of time in order to score high on the actual test. Without such practice, it will be difficult to show what you really know as you may feel rushed. Our all-inclusive TEAS preparation pack includes two full-length accurate TEAS test simulations. In addition, it includes six Math drills, six English Language drills, eight Reading drills, and two Science drills. These materials will provide you with a thorough and accurate preparation for the TEAS. Free TEAS Practice PDF Study Guides In order to help prepare yourself for the test, make use of our five free TEAS practice study guides. The first of these guides includes practice questions, answers, and tips to begin your preparation for the test as a whole. You can also find information about the number of questions and time frames for each section, as well as how much each topic contributes to your overall grade. The other four guides are subject-specific and contain tips for each of the individual sections. You can click the links below to download each TEAS exam study guide.

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