TEAS-SECTION-1 Online Practice Questions and Answers

Based on the data in the table, which city has the driest climate?

A. Bunbury

B. Coral Bay

C. Albany

D. They all have the same climate.

What word best describes Samantha and her role in the story?

"The $100 Bill" Samantha pedaled quickly, glancing down at her watch as often as her balance would allow. The clock's face read 10:57, sending a spike of panic shooting up her spine. She bent further over her bike, willing her legs to go faster. She screeched to a stop in front of a large restaurant bearing a bright blue, neon sign, her ears ringing, sweat breaking out on her skin. She hurriedly locked her bike to the lone pole positioned in front of the building, before pushing her way through the heavy glass front doors. "You're late." Samantha stopped short, turning to face her boss. She was greeted with a stern face, her boss' lips a thin line. She shook her head in apology. "I'm sorry, Paul. My bike's tires were flat, and I forgot my I.D. badge, so I had to turn back ?"Paul held up his hand, cutting her off. "Just don't let it happen again." Samantha threw her hair into a ponytail, hoping her shift would prove more successful as the day wore on. She nearly ran to her first table of the day, plastered a smile on her face, and greeted her first customers of the day. She responded to their questions politely, though her mind was still occupied by Paul's disappointed expression as she ran in the door. Despite her initial mistakes, Samantha worked hard to remain chipper and upbeat, answering her customers' questions to the best of her ability, forcing herself to smile when her eyes began to glaze over with tears. As her first customers left, she caught the eye of the elderly gentleman with the group. He winked, and walked through the doors. Confused, Samantha began to gather the dishes from the table and there, staring up at her, was a crisp $100 bill. She let a tear roll down her cheek. Her day had just gotten better.

A. protagonist

B. antagonist

C. narrator

D. heroine

"Travelogue: n. Illustrated lecture or movie of travels"

The excerpt above would most likely be found in which portion of a textbook?

A. the introduction

B. the glossary

C. the table of contents

D. the bibliography

According to the paragraph, how can students locate tutors/tutoring services?

When faced with a difficult academic task, many students turn to tutors for assistance. Tutors range widely in specialty and cost, including tutors who focus exclusively on reading, and others who work in broad categories such as general math. Tutors may be found in variety of ways, including checking with your local school and seeking out prospective tutors online. When searching for a tutor, however, recognize that different specialties may incur additional fees or charges. When selecting a tutor, consider establishing a trial period to ensure personality types mesh well and services deliver what they promise.

A. seeking out help from the student's school and searching for tutoring services online

B. seeking help online or seeking help from a trusted friend or family member

C. reliable tutors are only found through local school tutoring programs

D. seeking help from a trusted friend or family member and contacting the local schools for tutoring services

What is the purpose of a thesaurus?

A. to find rhymes and rhythmic language

B. to locate a word's definition

C. to locate synonyms and avoid word overuse

D. to offer tips and advice to improve one's writing

He was __________ in his vindictiveness, often feigning a disarming camaraderie while __________ his opportunity for revenge.

A. impulsive; gauging

B. harmless; preparing

C. resolute; forgetting

D. brazen; dreading

E. devious; awaiting

Because they are __________ to take financial loss that results from providing drugs for __________ markets, pharmaceutical manufacturers often do not produce needed drugs for rare diseases.

A. proud; small

B. eager; known

C. prone; nebulous

D. loath; limited

E. reluctant; expanding

Narrowing the eyes when startled by a sudden noise or a noxious stimulus is __________ response, serving to reduce the exposure of sense organs to injury.

A. an imaginative

B. a protective

C. a corrective

D. a therapeutic

E. a therapeutic

The athlete's insistence on self-discipline had become __________; rarely, it seemed, did he allow himself even a minor indulgence.

A. dilatory

B. obsessive

C. spontaneous

D. infectious

E. unemotional

Some travelers from United States experience culture shock when they suddenly find themselves in a place where "yes" may mean "no" where a fixed price is __________, where laughter may signify __________.

A. alterable; joy

B. unchangeable; insult

C. sovereign; merriment

D. incalculable; harmony

E. negotiable; anger