TEAS Reading · Practice Question

    Author's purpose: TEAS Practice Question with Answer & Explanation

    An original TEAS 7-style reading practice question, written for nursing-school applicants — with a full breakdown of every answer choice.

    Question

    A brochure lists vaccination clinic hours, eligibility rules, and appointment instructions. What is its primary purpose?

    • A.To entertain
    • B.To inform
      Correct
    • C.To criticize
    • D.To tell a fictional story

    Correct answer: B. The practical facts and instructions are intended to inform readers about using the clinic.

    Why B is correct

    The practical facts and instructions are intended to inform readers about using the clinic.

    How to solve this TEAS question

    Identify what the question is testing, eliminate choices that conflict with the relevant rule or evidence, and then select the option that directly answers the prompt.

    Review the alternatives

    The other choices do not satisfy the scientific fact, mathematical operation, language rule, or reading evidence tested by this question. Always compare each option with the exact wording of the prompt before deciding.

    Quick study tip: Look at what the text asks the reader to know or do.

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