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    90 Free TEAS Reading Practice Questions with Answers

    90 original TEAS 7-style reading practice questions, each with a full rationale, distractor analysis, and study tips. Use these to drill the exact concepts the ATI TEAS tests — then jump into a timed quiz when you're ready.

    TEAS Reading Questions, Answers, and Rationales

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    #51

    Main idea

    A passage explains that walking can improve mood, strengthen the heart, and require no special equipment. What is the main idea?

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    Answer: B. Walking offers several accessible health benefits.

    All listed details support the broad point that walking is an accessible activity with multiple health benefits.

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    #52

    Supporting detail

    A notice says the library opens at 8 a.m., study rooms require reservations, and food is allowed only in the lobby. Which detail is supported?

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    Answer: B. Study rooms must be reserved.

    The notice explicitly states that study rooms require reservations.

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    #53

    Inference

    Nia packed an umbrella after seeing dark clouds and hearing thunder. What can reasonably be inferred?

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    Answer: A. Nia expects rain.

    Dark clouds, thunder, and the umbrella together support the inference that Nia expects rain.

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    #54

    Author's purpose

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

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    Answer: B. To inform

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

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    #55

    Sequence

    A recipe says to preheat the oven, mix the ingredients, pour the batter into a pan, and bake. What happens immediately before baking?

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    Answer: C. Pouring the batter into a pan

    The stated sequence places pouring the batter directly before baking.

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    #56

    Cause and effect

    Because the temperature dropped below freezing overnight, water on the bridge became ice. What is the cause?

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    Answer: B. The temperature fell below freezing.

    The temperature drop is the event that caused the water to freeze.

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    #57

    Fact and opinion

    Which statement is an opinion?

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    Answer: C. The new exhibit is the museum's most fascinating display.

    Calling the exhibit most fascinating is a subjective judgment that cannot be objectively verified.

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    #58

    Text structure

    A paragraph describes how arteries and veins differ in structure and function. Which text structure is used?

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    Answer: B. Compare and contrast

    The paragraph organizes information around similarities and differences between two vessel types.

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    #59

    Context clues

    The trail was arduous; hikers stopped often to rest during the steep climb. What does arduous most nearly mean?

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    Answer: B. Difficult

    The steep climb and frequent rest stops indicate that arduous means difficult or demanding.

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    #60

    Summary

    A paragraph describes a school garden that supplies vegetables, gives students science practice, and creates habitat for insects. Which is the best summary?

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    Answer: B. The garden provides food and several learning and environmental benefits.

    The option concisely includes the garden's food, educational, and environmental roles.

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