Crash course ATI- Teas Study Guide Reading Practice questions and answers

What is the main idea of the passage: “Regular exercise improves both physical health and mental well-being by reducing stress and strengthening the heart”? A. Exercise only helps mental health B. Exercise improves both physical and mental health C. Exercise weakens the heart over time D. Exercise is only useful for athletes ️️ B. Exercise improves both physical and mental health A student reads a paragraph describing how recycling reduces pollution, saves energy, and protects wildlife. What is the author’s purpose? A. To entertain B. To persuade C. To inform D. To criticize recycling ️️ C. To inform In the sentence “The scientist meticulously recorded every observation during the experiment,” what does “meticulously” mean? A. Carelessly B. Quickly C. Carefully D. Randomly ️️ C. Carefully Which sentence best supports the idea that reading improves vocabulary? A. Reading is boring for some students B. Books are expensive in bookstores C. Readers are exposed to new words regularly D. Libraries are quiet places ️️ C. Readers are exposed to new words regularly What can be inferred from a passage where a character forgets their umbrella and gets soaked in the rain? 2 A. The character enjoys rain B. The weather was sunny C. The character was unprepared D. The umbrella was broken ️️ C. The character was unprepared What is the tone of a passage describing a “joyful celebration filled with laughter and music”? A. Sad B. Angry C. Joyful D. Suspicious ️️ C. Joyful Which statement is a fact? A. Chocolate is the best dessert B. Nairobi is the most beautiful city C. Water boils at 100°C at sea level D. Dogs are better than cats ️️ C. Water boils at 100°C at sea level What is the purpose of a topic sentence? A. To end a paragraph B. To introduce the main idea C. To confuse the reader D. To provide unrelated details ️️ B. To introduce the main idea A passage describes steps for washing hands properly. What type of text is this? A. Narrative B. Persuasive C. Expository D. Poetic ️️ C. Expository What is the meaning of “abundant” in the sentence “The region has abundant rainfall”? A. Very little B. Plenty C. No rain D. Seasonal drought ️️ B. Plenty 3 What is the author’s likely intent in a text urging people to reduce plastic use? A. To entertain readers B. To persuade action C. To confuse readers D. To summarize history ️️ B. To persuade action Which detail best supports “The building was old”? A. The building had modern glass windows B. The walls were cracked and paint was peeling C. The building was newly constructed D. The doors were automatic ️️ B. The walls were cracked and paint was peeling What is the main idea of a passage about healthy eating habits? A. Junk food is the best option B. Healthy eating improves overall health C. Cooking is difficult D. Food has no impact on health ️️ B. Healthy eating improves overall health What does “contrast” mean in reading comprehension? A. To show similarities B. To show differences C. To summarize text D. To ignore details ️️ B. To show differences What can be inferred if a student studies every night and gets high grades? A. The student dislikes school B. The student likely studies effectively C. The student never attends class D. The student guesses answers ️️ B. The student likely studies effectively What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph? A. Introduce new ideas B. Restate main ideas C. Confuse the reader 4 D. Add unrelated facts ️️ B. Restate main ideas Which sentence is an opinion? A. Water freezes at 0°C B. Nairobi is the capital of Kenya C. Maths is the easiest subject D. The sun rises in the east ️️ C. Maths is the easiest subject What is the meaning of “eliminate” in “The program aims to eliminate