P R A C T I C E E X A M I N A T I O N· 2 0 0 Q U E S T I O N S
ATI TEAS 2026
Exam
A full-length practice test of 200 multiple-choice questions
spanning Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English &
Language Usage. Designed as one continuous exam with an
answer key and brief rationales to support self-study and test-
day readiness.
Total Time: 209 Minutes
4 SU B JE CT ARE AS · ONE CONTI NU OU S E XAM
EDITI ON 2026 · SELF-STUDY EDI TI ON
,ATI TEAS 2026 — Practice Examination 200 Questions • 209 Minutes
ATI TEAS 2026 — Practice Examination
One Continuous Exam · 200 Multiple-Choice Questions
Instructions: Each question has four answer choices (A, B, C, D). Choose the single best answer for
each question. Mark your answers as you go, then check the Answer Key at the end of this booklet for
the correct letter and a brief rationale.
Time: 209 minutes total. Suggested pacing — Reading: 64 minutes (Q1–Q50); Math: 54 minutes
(Q51–Q100); Science: 63 minutes (Q101–Q150); English: 28 minutes (Q151–Q200).
Scoring: Each correct answer is worth 1 point. Total: 200 points.
Questions 1–200
Reading
1.Read the passage: "The spotted salamander, typically active only at night,
emerges from its burrow during the first warm rain of spring to migrate to vernal
pools for breeding." What is the best inference about the salamander's behavior
during dry summer months?
A. It remains active during the day to avoid predators.
B. It estivates underground to conserve moisture.
C. It migrates to permanent ponds for breeding.
D. It changes color to blend with dry vegetation.
2.In the sentence, "The author's tone shifted abruptly from jubilant to elegiac,"
the word "elegiac" most nearly means:
A. cheerful
B. mournful
C. angry
D. indifferent
3.Which of the following best identifies the main idea of a paragraph that begins:
"Despite advances in technology, the human brain remains the most energy-
demanding organ, consuming roughly 20% of the body's calories."
A. Technology has improved brain research methods.
B. The brain uses a disproportionate share of the body's energy.
C. Caloric intake is essential for brain function.
D. The brain's energy use has decreased over time.
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,ATI TEAS 2026 — Practice Examination 200 Questions • 209 Minutes
4. A passage describes a character who "insisted on paying for everyone's lunch,
refused to discuss the weather, and walked home rather than take a cab she
considered overpriced." Which trait is most supported by these details?
A. generous but frugal
B. outgoing and friendly
C. shy and reclusive
D. argumentative and rude
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5. Which of the following sentences contains a logical fallacy?
A. If it rains, the picnic will be cancelled.
B. Everyone is buying the new phone, so it must be the best one.
C. Water boils at 100°C at sea level.
D. She studied for three hours and passed the exam.
Read: "The committee's decision was unanimous, though several
6.
members later admitted reservations." This sentence suggests that:
A. every member fully supported the decision.
B. the vote was not actually unanimous.
C. some members suppressed their doubts during the vote.
D. the committee re-voted at a later meeting.
7.An author writes: "The city had grown so fast that its infrastructure could
not keep pace; sewers overflowed, traffic gridlocked, and schools
overflowed." The primary organizational pattern is:
A. cause and effect
B. chronological order
C. comparison and contrast
D. problem and solution
8.Which word best completes: "The chef's reputation was by a single
negative review that went viral."
A. bolstered
B. tarnished
C. elevated
D. validated
In a paragraph about photosynthesis, the sentence "Plants, unlike animals, can
9.
manufacture their own food" functions as:
A. a thesis statement
B. a supporting detail
C. a transition
D. a concluding remark
10. A passage states: "The drought persisted for three years. Wells ran dry. Crops
failed. Eventually, the village was abandoned." This is an example of:
A. spatial order
B. chronological order
Self-Study Edition Page 4 Edition 2026
ATI TEAS 2026
Exam
A full-length practice test of 200 multiple-choice questions
spanning Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English &
Language Usage. Designed as one continuous exam with an
answer key and brief rationales to support self-study and test-
day readiness.
Total Time: 209 Minutes
4 SU B JE CT ARE AS · ONE CONTI NU OU S E XAM
EDITI ON 2026 · SELF-STUDY EDI TI ON
,ATI TEAS 2026 — Practice Examination 200 Questions • 209 Minutes
ATI TEAS 2026 — Practice Examination
One Continuous Exam · 200 Multiple-Choice Questions
Instructions: Each question has four answer choices (A, B, C, D). Choose the single best answer for
each question. Mark your answers as you go, then check the Answer Key at the end of this booklet for
the correct letter and a brief rationale.
Time: 209 minutes total. Suggested pacing — Reading: 64 minutes (Q1–Q50); Math: 54 minutes
(Q51–Q100); Science: 63 minutes (Q101–Q150); English: 28 minutes (Q151–Q200).
Scoring: Each correct answer is worth 1 point. Total: 200 points.
Questions 1–200
Reading
1.Read the passage: "The spotted salamander, typically active only at night,
emerges from its burrow during the first warm rain of spring to migrate to vernal
pools for breeding." What is the best inference about the salamander's behavior
during dry summer months?
A. It remains active during the day to avoid predators.
B. It estivates underground to conserve moisture.
C. It migrates to permanent ponds for breeding.
D. It changes color to blend with dry vegetation.
2.In the sentence, "The author's tone shifted abruptly from jubilant to elegiac,"
the word "elegiac" most nearly means:
A. cheerful
B. mournful
C. angry
D. indifferent
3.Which of the following best identifies the main idea of a paragraph that begins:
"Despite advances in technology, the human brain remains the most energy-
demanding organ, consuming roughly 20% of the body's calories."
A. Technology has improved brain research methods.
B. The brain uses a disproportionate share of the body's energy.
C. Caloric intake is essential for brain function.
D. The brain's energy use has decreased over time.
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,ATI TEAS 2026 — Practice Examination 200 Questions • 209 Minutes
4. A passage describes a character who "insisted on paying for everyone's lunch,
refused to discuss the weather, and walked home rather than take a cab she
considered overpriced." Which trait is most supported by these details?
A. generous but frugal
B. outgoing and friendly
C. shy and reclusive
D. argumentative and rude
Self-Study Edition Page 3 Edition 2026
, ATI TEAS 2026 — Practice Examination 200 Questions • 209 Minutes
5. Which of the following sentences contains a logical fallacy?
A. If it rains, the picnic will be cancelled.
B. Everyone is buying the new phone, so it must be the best one.
C. Water boils at 100°C at sea level.
D. She studied for three hours and passed the exam.
Read: "The committee's decision was unanimous, though several
6.
members later admitted reservations." This sentence suggests that:
A. every member fully supported the decision.
B. the vote was not actually unanimous.
C. some members suppressed their doubts during the vote.
D. the committee re-voted at a later meeting.
7.An author writes: "The city had grown so fast that its infrastructure could
not keep pace; sewers overflowed, traffic gridlocked, and schools
overflowed." The primary organizational pattern is:
A. cause and effect
B. chronological order
C. comparison and contrast
D. problem and solution
8.Which word best completes: "The chef's reputation was by a single
negative review that went viral."
A. bolstered
B. tarnished
C. elevated
D. validated
In a paragraph about photosynthesis, the sentence "Plants, unlike animals, can
9.
manufacture their own food" functions as:
A. a thesis statement
B. a supporting detail
C. a transition
D. a concluding remark
10. A passage states: "The drought persisted for three years. Wells ran dry. Crops
failed. Eventually, the village was abandoned." This is an example of:
A. spatial order
B. chronological order
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