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80 Unique Multiple-Choice Questions for the ATI TEAS 7 Reading Section
Designed to align with 2025 TEAS Reading objectives: Key Ideas and Details, Craft and
Structure, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Reading Practice Questions
Question 1: Passage: The human body relies on the circulatory system to transport oxygen and
nutrients to cells. Blood is pumped by the heart through arteries, which branch into
smaller vessels called capillaries. In capillaries, oxygen and nutrients are exchanged
with tissues, and waste products like carbon dioxide are collected. Veins then carry
the blood back to the heart.
What is the primary function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
A To pump blood throughout the body
B To exchange oxygen, nutrients, and waste with tissues
C To carry blood back to the heart
D To filter waste from the blood
Question 2: Passage: The human body relies on the circulatory system to transport oxygen and
nutrients to cells. Blood is pumped by the heart through arteries, which branch into
smaller vessels called capillaries. In capillaries, oxygen and nutrients are exchanged
with tissues, and waste products like carbon dioxide are collected. Veins then carry
the blood back to the heart.
What does the word ”branch” suggest about the structure of arteries?
A They divide into smaller parts
B They merge into larger vessels
C They remain constant in size
D They block blood flow
Question 3: Passage: Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health by strengthening the
heart muscle and improving blood flow. Studies show that 30 minutes of moderate
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, exercise, such as brisk walking, five days a week, can reduce the risk of heart disease
by up to 25%.
Based on the passage, what can be inferred about the benefits of brisk walking?
A It has no impact on heart health
B It can reduce heart disease risk
C It weakens the heart muscle
D It increases blood pressure
Question 4: Passage: Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into en-
ergy. Chlorophyll, a green pigment in leaves, absorbs sunlight and uses it to combine
carbon dioxide from the air with water from the soil, producing glucose and oxygen
as byproducts.
What are the byproducts of photosynthesis mentioned in the passage?
A Nitrogen and water
B Glucose and oxygen
C Carbon dioxide and sunlight
D Chlorophyll and glucose
Question 5: Passage: Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert sunlight into en-
ergy. Chlorophyll, a green pigment in leaves, absorbs sunlight and uses it to combine
carbon dioxide from the air with water from the soil, producing glucose and oxygen
as byproducts.
The word ”convert” in the passage most closely means:
A Transform
B Destroy
C Store
D Release
Question 6: Passage: Photosynthesis is vital for life on Earth, as it produces oxygen, which
animals and humans breathe, and glucose, which serves as an energy source for
plants. Without photosynthesis, ecosystems would collapse due to a lack of oxygen
and food.
What can be inferred about the importance of photosynthesis?
A It is only important for plants
B It supports ecosystems by providing oxygen and food
C It has no impact on animal life
D It reduces oxygen levels in the atmosphere
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, Question 7: Passage: The respiratory system allows humans to breathe by taking in oxygen
and expelling carbon dioxide. Air enters through the nose or mouth, travels down
the trachea, and reaches the lungs, where oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream.
What is the main role of the lungs in the respiratory system?
A To filter air
B To absorb oxygen into the bloodstream
C To produce carbon dioxide
D To transport air to the trachea
Question 8: Passage: The respiratory system allows humans to breathe by taking in oxygen
and expelling carbon dioxide. Air enters through the nose or mouth, travels down
the trachea, and reaches the lungs, where oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream.
The tone of the passage can best be described as:
A Persuasive
B Informative
C Humorous
D Critical
Question 9: Passage: Smoking damages the respiratory system by irritating the airways and
reducing lung capacity. Over time, it can lead to chronic conditions such as em-
physema and lung cancer.
What is a likely long-term effect of smoking based on the passage?
A Improved lung capacity
B Development of chronic respiratory conditions
C Enhanced oxygen absorption
D Reduced risk of lung cancer
Question 10: Passage: The water cycle describes how water moves through the environment.
Evaporation occurs when water turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.
Condensation then forms clouds, and precipitation, such as rain, returns water to
the Earth.
What happens during condensation in the water cycle?
A Water turns into vapor
B Water forms clouds
C Water falls as rain
D Water is absorbed by plants
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