TEAS EXAM
Question Bank (Latest 2025/2026)
150 Original Exam-Style Questions • 4 Sections • Reading, Mathematics, Science, English & Language
Usage
SECTION 1: READING
1. A passage states: 'Although the medication reduced symptoms in most patients, several participants
reported no improvement after eight weeks.' Which of the following BEST describes the relationship
between the two clauses?
A. Cause and effect
B. Contrast
C. Sequence of events
D. Comparison of similarities
Correct Answer: B. Contrast
2. Which of the following is the BEST definition of an author's 'purpose' in a piece of writing?
A. The main character's motivation within the text
B. The reason the author wrote the piece, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain
C. The setting in which the text takes place
D. The number of paragraphs included in the text
Correct Answer: B. The reason the author wrote the piece, such as to inform, persuade, or
entertain
3. A reader notices that a chart accompanying a passage shows declining hospital readmission rates
over five years. This is an example of which type of supporting evidence?
A. Anecdotal evidence
B. Visual/graphical evidence
C. Expert testimony
D. A hypothetical scenario
Correct Answer: B. Visual/graphical evidence
4. Which strategy is MOST effective for identifying the main idea of a paragraph that does not contain
an explicit topic sentence?
A. Reading only the first sentence
B. Summarizing the overall point suggested by the supporting details
C. Counting the number of sentences in the paragraph
D. Looking only at the final word of the paragraph
Correct Answer: B. Summarizing the overall point suggested by the supporting details
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,5. In a set of instructions for assembling medical equipment, which text feature would be MOST useful
for quickly locating a specific step?
A. A glossary of terms
B. Numbered steps with bolded headings
C. A narrative introduction
D. A bibliography
Correct Answer: B. Numbered steps with bolded headings
6. Which of the following BEST distinguishes a fact from an opinion in a passage?
A. A fact can be verified as true or false; an opinion reflects personal judgment or belief
B. A fact is always longer than an opinion
C. An opinion always appears in quotation marks
D. A fact is always presented in the first paragraph
Correct Answer: A. A fact can be verified as true or false; an opinion reflects personal judgment
or belief
7. A passage describes a nurse's daily responsibilities in chronological order, from morning report to
end-of-shift documentation. This text structure is BEST described as:
A. Compare and contrast
B. Sequence/chronological order
C. Cause and effect
D. Problem and solution
Correct Answer: B. Sequence/chronological order
8. Which inference is MOST reasonably supported by the statement: 'Despite the storm warnings, the
clinic remained open and fully staffed throughout the day'?
A. The storm caused significant damage to the clinic
B. The clinic prioritized continuing patient care despite adverse conditions
C. The staff were unaware of the storm warnings
D. The clinic closed early due to the storm
Correct Answer: B. The clinic prioritized continuing patient care despite adverse conditions
9. A reader is asked to identify the author's tone in a passage describing a new healthcare policy as 'a
long-overdue step toward equitable access.' Which tone is reflected?
A. Neutral and indifferent
B. Approving and supportive
C. Critical and disapproving
D. Confused and uncertain
Correct Answer: B. Approving and supportive
10. Which of the following is the BEST strategy for determining the meaning of an unfamiliar word
encountered in a passage?
A. Skip the word entirely and continue reading
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, B. Use context clues from the surrounding sentence to infer meaning
C. Assume the word means the opposite of a familiar word it resembles
D. Always consult a dictionary before continuing
Correct Answer: B. Use context clues from the surrounding sentence to infer meaning
11. A patient education brochure lists symptoms of a condition followed by a section titled 'When to
Seek Emergency Care.' This text structure BEST reflects:
A. Compare and contrast organization
B. Problem and solution organization
C. Chronological organization
D. Descriptive organization only
Correct Answer: B. Problem and solution organization
12. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
A. A textbook summarizing historical events
B. A patient's personal medical journal entries
C. An encyclopedia article about a disease
D. A review article summarizing multiple studies
Correct Answer: B. A patient's personal medical journal entries
13. A passage states a claim and then provides three supporting statistics. This is an example of which
type of reasoning?
A. Deductive reasoning
B. Inductive reasoning using supporting evidence
C. Circular reasoning
D. A logical fallacy
Correct Answer: B. Inductive reasoning using supporting evidence
14. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a topic sentence within a paragraph?
A. To provide a transition to the next paragraph
B. To state the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will support
C. To summarize the entire passage
D. To list the author's credentials
Correct Answer: B. To state the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will support
15. A reader notices conflicting information between two sources discussing the same medical
guideline. Which strategy is MOST appropriate?
A. Automatically believe the more recently published source without further evaluation
B. Evaluate the credibility, date, and evidence base of each source before drawing a conclusion
C. Disregard both sources entirely
D. Assume the longer source is more accurate
Correct Answer: B. Evaluate the credibility, date, and evidence base of each source before
drawing a conclusion
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Question Bank (Latest 2025/2026)
150 Original Exam-Style Questions • 4 Sections • Reading, Mathematics, Science, English & Language
Usage
SECTION 1: READING
1. A passage states: 'Although the medication reduced symptoms in most patients, several participants
reported no improvement after eight weeks.' Which of the following BEST describes the relationship
between the two clauses?
A. Cause and effect
B. Contrast
C. Sequence of events
D. Comparison of similarities
Correct Answer: B. Contrast
2. Which of the following is the BEST definition of an author's 'purpose' in a piece of writing?
A. The main character's motivation within the text
B. The reason the author wrote the piece, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain
C. The setting in which the text takes place
D. The number of paragraphs included in the text
Correct Answer: B. The reason the author wrote the piece, such as to inform, persuade, or
entertain
3. A reader notices that a chart accompanying a passage shows declining hospital readmission rates
over five years. This is an example of which type of supporting evidence?
A. Anecdotal evidence
B. Visual/graphical evidence
C. Expert testimony
D. A hypothetical scenario
Correct Answer: B. Visual/graphical evidence
4. Which strategy is MOST effective for identifying the main idea of a paragraph that does not contain
an explicit topic sentence?
A. Reading only the first sentence
B. Summarizing the overall point suggested by the supporting details
C. Counting the number of sentences in the paragraph
D. Looking only at the final word of the paragraph
Correct Answer: B. Summarizing the overall point suggested by the supporting details
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,5. In a set of instructions for assembling medical equipment, which text feature would be MOST useful
for quickly locating a specific step?
A. A glossary of terms
B. Numbered steps with bolded headings
C. A narrative introduction
D. A bibliography
Correct Answer: B. Numbered steps with bolded headings
6. Which of the following BEST distinguishes a fact from an opinion in a passage?
A. A fact can be verified as true or false; an opinion reflects personal judgment or belief
B. A fact is always longer than an opinion
C. An opinion always appears in quotation marks
D. A fact is always presented in the first paragraph
Correct Answer: A. A fact can be verified as true or false; an opinion reflects personal judgment
or belief
7. A passage describes a nurse's daily responsibilities in chronological order, from morning report to
end-of-shift documentation. This text structure is BEST described as:
A. Compare and contrast
B. Sequence/chronological order
C. Cause and effect
D. Problem and solution
Correct Answer: B. Sequence/chronological order
8. Which inference is MOST reasonably supported by the statement: 'Despite the storm warnings, the
clinic remained open and fully staffed throughout the day'?
A. The storm caused significant damage to the clinic
B. The clinic prioritized continuing patient care despite adverse conditions
C. The staff were unaware of the storm warnings
D. The clinic closed early due to the storm
Correct Answer: B. The clinic prioritized continuing patient care despite adverse conditions
9. A reader is asked to identify the author's tone in a passage describing a new healthcare policy as 'a
long-overdue step toward equitable access.' Which tone is reflected?
A. Neutral and indifferent
B. Approving and supportive
C. Critical and disapproving
D. Confused and uncertain
Correct Answer: B. Approving and supportive
10. Which of the following is the BEST strategy for determining the meaning of an unfamiliar word
encountered in a passage?
A. Skip the word entirely and continue reading
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, B. Use context clues from the surrounding sentence to infer meaning
C. Assume the word means the opposite of a familiar word it resembles
D. Always consult a dictionary before continuing
Correct Answer: B. Use context clues from the surrounding sentence to infer meaning
11. A patient education brochure lists symptoms of a condition followed by a section titled 'When to
Seek Emergency Care.' This text structure BEST reflects:
A. Compare and contrast organization
B. Problem and solution organization
C. Chronological organization
D. Descriptive organization only
Correct Answer: B. Problem and solution organization
12. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
A. A textbook summarizing historical events
B. A patient's personal medical journal entries
C. An encyclopedia article about a disease
D. A review article summarizing multiple studies
Correct Answer: B. A patient's personal medical journal entries
13. A passage states a claim and then provides three supporting statistics. This is an example of which
type of reasoning?
A. Deductive reasoning
B. Inductive reasoning using supporting evidence
C. Circular reasoning
D. A logical fallacy
Correct Answer: B. Inductive reasoning using supporting evidence
14. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a topic sentence within a paragraph?
A. To provide a transition to the next paragraph
B. To state the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will support
C. To summarize the entire passage
D. To list the author's credentials
Correct Answer: B. To state the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will support
15. A reader notices conflicting information between two sources discussing the same medical
guideline. Which strategy is MOST appropriate?
A. Automatically believe the more recently published source without further evaluation
B. Evaluate the credibility, date, and evidence base of each source before drawing a conclusion
C. Disregard both sources entirely
D. Assume the longer source is more accurate
Correct Answer: B. Evaluate the credibility, date, and evidence base of each source before
drawing a conclusion
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