ATI TEAS 7 Secrets Study Guide — Questions 1–30
I. Reading
1. What is the main purpose of an expository passage?
A) To entertain
B) To inform or explain
C) To argue a point
D) To tell a story
✔ Correct Answer: B — To inform or explain
Rationale: Expository passages provide information or explain a topic.
2. Which statement is a fact?
A) Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.
B) The Earth revolves around the Sun.
C) Dogs are better than cats.
D) Reading is boring.
✔ Correct Answer: B — The Earth revolves around the Sun.
Rationale: Facts are objective and verifiable statements.
3. Which is an inference from the sentence: “The ground was wet, and people carried umbrellas”?
A) It had rained.
B) People enjoy rain.
C) Umbrellas are sold cheaply.
D) It was sunny.
✔ Correct Answer: A — It had rained.
Rationale: An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from evidence.
4. Which best identifies the author’s tone?
A) Neutral
B) Sarcastic
C) Humorous
D) Concerned
✔ Correct Answer: D — Concerned
Rationale: Tone is the author’s attitude; concern may be expressed for a serious topic.
, 5. What is the main idea of a paragraph?
A) The first word
B) The central point or message
C) A supporting detail
D) The conclusion sentence only
✔ Correct Answer: B — The central point or message
Rationale: Main idea is what the paragraph is mostly about.
II. Mathematics
6. Simplify: 5/6 + 1/4
A) 7/10
B) 11/12
C) 2/3
D) 9/24
✔ Correct Answer: B — 11/12
Rationale: Common denominator = 12 → 5/6 = 10/12, 1/4 = 3/12 → 10/12 + 3/12 = 13/12? Wait,
careful:
Step-by-step:
5/6 = 10/12
1/4 = 3/12
10/12 + 3/12 = 13/12
✔ Correct Answer (Corrected): 13/12
Rationale: Sum of fractions requires common denominator; 10/12 + 3/12 = 13/12.
7. Convert 0.2 to a fraction.
A) 1/5
B) 2/10
C) 1/4
D) 2/5
✔ Correct Answer: A — 1/5
Rationale: 0.2 = 2/10 = 1/5 after simplification.
8. If a car travels 60 miles in 2 hours, its average speed is:
A) 30 mph
B) 60 mph
C) 120 mph
D) 90 mph
✔ Correct Answer: A — 30 mph
Rationale: Speed = distance ÷ time → 60 ÷ 2 = 30 mph.