T E A S practice test (english, reading, math, science) 1. "Adelaide attempted to ASSUAGE her guilt over the piece of cheesecake by limiting herself to salads the following day." Which of the following is the definition for the bolded word in the sentence above? A. increase B. support C. appease D. conceal: C. appease 2. Which of the following would best support the argument that people cause global climate change? A. the average global temperature has increased 1.5 degrees fahrenheit since 1880. B. common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide and water vapor C. most of the greenhouse gases today come from burning things like coal and other fossil fuels for energy D. the average person breathes out about 1.0 kg of carbon dioxide every day, while the average cow produces about 80 kg of methane: C. most of the greenhouse gases today come from burning things like coal and other fossil fuels for energy 3. "Mara is conducting a study that will examine the ideas of middle school teachers, concerning the usage of iPhones in the classroom. She interviews all the teachers who teach a computer software course." Which of the following best describes the appropriateness of her sample? A. the sample is biased because it only includes teachers, who are immersed in the technology field B. the sample is biased because the sample size is too small C. the sample is based because the sample size is too large D. the sample is not biased and is appropriate for the study: A. the sample is biased because it only includes teachers, who are immersed in the technology field 4. "Although his friends believed him to be enjoying a lavish lifestyle in the large family estate he had inherited, Enzo was in reality IMPECUNIOUS." Which of the following is the definition for impecunious in the sentence above? 1/7 a. Penniless b. Unfortunate c. Emotional d. Commanding: a. penniless 5. FOLLOW THE NUMBERED INSTRUCTIONS TO TRANSFORM THE STARTING WORD INTO A DIFFERENT WORD. 1. start with the word ESOTERIC 2. remove both instances of the letter E from the word 3. remove the letter I from the word 4. move the letter T from the middle of the word to the end of the word 5. remove the letter C from the word What is the new word? a. SECT b. SORT c. SORE d. TORE: b. SORT 6. "Literacy rates are lower today than they were fifteen yers ago. Then, most people learned to read through the use of phonics. Today, whole language programs are favored by many educators." If these statements are true, it can be concluded that? a. whole language is more effective at teaching people to read than phonics b. phonics is more effective at teaching people to read than whole language c. literacy rates will probably continue to decline over the next 15 years d. the definition of what it means to be literate is much stricter now: b. phonics is more effective at teaching people to read than whole language 7. what is a narrative writing?: - is often fiction (not true) - it tells a story. - it contains a setting. - it contains a plot. - it contains characters. - it contains a conflict and a resolution. - it contains a theme. ex: novels, fables, diaries, myths, historical fiction 2/7 8. what is a persuasive writing?: - the author tries to convince the reader to agree. - the writer takes a stand on an issue. - there are facts to back up their claims. - there is an attempt to solve a problem. - the writer often addresses the opposing side. - there is a call to action (what can be done to address the issue). ex: advertisement (commercials), debates, letters to the editor/editorials, movie critiques, speeches 9. what is an expository writing?: introduces or explains a subject, gives groundwork information that is necessary for understanding later ideas, or analyzes information objectively - text is non-fiction (true). - it seeks to explain or inform. - the information can be verified as true. - structures: descriptions, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution. - focused on a specific topic. - there are often headings and subheadings. - it contains facts and information. ex: biographies and autobiographies, reports/graphs/charts, brochures, newspaper and magazine articles 10. what is a technical writing?: writing passes along precise information, usually about a specific topic, and usually in a formal or semi- formal style - text is non-fiction. - it gives the reader information to perform a task - it contains steps. - it often contains bullets, and numbered items. - sentences are short. - there is no humor. - there is specific terminology. ex: brochures, classified ads, directions, floor plans, recipes, menus 11. what is a primary source?: when a researcher has conducted an original experiment and reports the results findings, and associated conclusions in a research report. 3/7 ex. academic textbooks, journal articles, articles in other periodicals, and authoritative databases 12. what is a secondary source?: when an academic textbook cites research by others, its considered this because it refers to information originally presented by others. ex. news article quoting a researcher's writing, description given on a website of another person's research 13. the guide words at the top of a dictionary page are intrauterine and invest. which of the following words is an entry on this page? a. intransigent b. introspection c. investiture d. intone: b. introspection 14. A recycling company collects sorted materials from its clients. The materials are weighed and then processed for re-use. The chart shows the weights of various classes of materials that were collected by the company during a representative month. PAPER- 40%, GLASS- 25%, CARDBOARD- 15%, PLASTIC- 15%, OTHER- 5% Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the data in the chart? a. paper products, including cardboard, make up a majority of the collected materials b. one quarter of the materials collected are made of glass c. more plastic is collected than cardboard d. plastic and cardboard together represent a larger portion of the collected materials than glass bottles: c. more plastic is collected than cardboard 15. Ninette has celiac disease, which means that she cannot eat any product containing gluten. Gluten is a protein present in many grains such as wheat, rye, and barley. Bc of her health condition, Ninette has to be careful about what she eats to avoid having an allergic reaction. She will be attending an all-day industry event, and she requested the menu in advance. Here is the menu: Breakfast: Fresh coffee or tea, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage Lunch: Spinach salad (dressing available on the side), roasted chicken, steamed rice Cocktail hour: various beverages, fruit and cheese plate Dinner: Spaghetti and sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread 4/7 During which of these meals should Ninette be careful to bring her own food?: D. Dinner 16. Which of the following best provides detailed support for the claim that "seatbelts save lives" A. a government website containing driving accident information B. a blog developed by one of the largest car companies in the world C. an encyclopedia entry on the seatbelt and its development D. an instant message sent out by a famous race car driver: A. a government website containing driving accident information 17. The latest movie by a certain director gets bad reviews before it opens in theaters. Consequently, very few people go to the movie and the director is given much less money to make his next movie, which is also unsuccessful. What can be inferred from this scenario? a. this director makes terrible movies b. the general public does not pay attention to movies reviews c. the movie reviewers were right about the first movie d. movie reviewers exert influence on the movie quality: d. movie reviewers exert influence on the movie quality 18. Anna is planning a trip to Bretagne, or Brittany, in the northwestern part of France. Since she knows very little about it, she is hoping to find the most up to date info with the widest variety of details about hiking trails, beaches, restaurants, and accommodations. Which of the following guides will be the best for her to review? a.The Top Ten Places to Visit in Brittany, published by a non-profit organization in Bretagne looking to draw tourism to the region (2015) b. Getting to Know Nantes: Eating, Staying and Sightseeing in Brittany's Largest City, published by the French Ministry of Tourism (2014) c. Hiking Through Bretagne: The Best Trails for Discovering Northwestern France, published by a company that specializes int ravel for those wanting to experience the outdoors (2013) d. The Complete Guide to Brittany, published by a travel book company that published guides for travel throughout Europe (2015): d. The Complete Guide to Brittany, published by a travel book company that published guides for travel throughout Europe (2015) 19. Which of the following bones is not associated with the leg? 5/7 a. femur b. tibia c. patella d. radius: d. radius 20. which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton? a. skull b. clavicle c. scapula d. pelvic bone: a. skull 21. which of the following bones are located in the hand? a. fibula b. metacarpals c. metatarsals d. ulna: b. metacarpals 22. which of the following is the percent equivalent of 0.0016? a. 16% b. 160% c. 1.6% d. 0.16%: d. 0.16% (to derive a percentage from a decimal, multiply by 100: 0.0016*100) 23. curtis is taking a road trip through germany, where all distance signs are in metric. he passes a sign that states the city of dusseldorf is 45 kilometers away. approximately how far away is this in miles? a. 42 miles b. 37 miles c. 28 miles d. 16 miles: c. 28 miles ( 1 kilometer= .62 miles) (multiply .62 by 45) 24. on a floor plan drawn at a scale of 1:100, the area of a rectangular room is 30cm2. what is the actual area of the room? a. 30,000 cm2 b. 300 m2 c. 3000 m2 d. 30 m2: d. 30 m2 (there are 100 cm in a meter, and its on a 1:100 scale, each 6/7 centimeter represents one meter. therefore an area of one cm2 on the drawing represents one m2 in actuality.) 25. mandy can buy 4 containers of yogurt and 3 boxes of crackers for $9.55. she can buy 2 containers of yogurt and 2 boxes of crackers for $5.90. How much does one box of crackers cost? a. $1.75 b. $2.00 c. $2.25 d. $2.50: 7/7