ATI TEAS 7 Reading Practice Test Bank | Complete
Practice Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed
Rationales | 2026 Edition
Question 1
Which of the answer choices gives the best definition for the underlined word in the following
sentence? Adelaide attempted to assuage her guilt over the piece of cheesecake by limiting
herself to salads the following day.
A. Increase
B. Support
C. Appease
D. Conceal
Answer: C
Rationale: To assuage is to lessen the effects of something, in this case Adelaide's guilt over
eating the piece of cheesecake.
Question 2
Which of the following would best support the argument that people cause global climate
change?
A. The average global temperature has increased 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880.
B. Common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide and water vapor.
C. Most of the greenhouse gases today come from burning things like coal and other fossil fuels
for energy.
D. The average person breathes out about 1.0 kg of carbon dioxide every day, while the average
cow produces about 80 kg of methane.
Answer: C
Rationale: This choice shows how greenhouse gases are released from burning coal and other
fuels, which people need for power.
Question 3
Lise is doing a research project on the various psychological theories that Sigmund Freud
developed and on the modern response to those theories. She is not sure where to begin, so she
consults the chart of Dewey Decimal Classes. To which section of the library should she go to
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,begin looking for research material?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 900
Answer: A
Rationale: To find information on Freud's psychological theories, Lisa should go to class 100
(Philosophy and psychology).
Question 4
During her research, Lise discovers that Freud's theory of the Oedipal complex was based on
Ancient Greek mythology that was made famous by Sophocles' play Oedipus Rex. To which
section of the library should she go if she is interested in reading the play?
A. 300
B. 400
C. 800
D. 900
Answer: C
Rationale: In this case, Lise needs to find a work of literature instead of work on psychology, so
she should consult the 800s (Literature).
Question 5
Also during her research, Lise learns about Freud's Jewish background, and she decides to
compare Freud's theories to traditional Judaism. To which section of the library should she go for
more information on this subject?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 800
D. 900
Answer: B
Rationale: To study Jewish traditions further, Lise should consult the 200s, which is devoted to
books on religion.
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,Question 6
Which of the answer choices best describes the appropriateness of Maria's data sample in the
following vignette? Maria is conducting a study that will examine the ideas of middle school
teachers concerning the usage of iPhones in the classroom. She interviews all teachers who teach
a computer software course.
A. The sample is biased because it only includes teachers who are immersed in the technology
field.
B. The sample is biased because the sample size is too small.
C. The sample is biased because the sample size is too large.
D. The sample is not biased and is appropriate for the study.
Answer: A
Rationale: The sample is biased because the study wishes to examine all middle school teachers'
ideas regarding usage of iPhones in the classroom, while the sample only represents ideas of
those teachers teaching technology courses.
Question 7
Which of the answer choices gives the best definition for the word in the following sentence?
Although his friends believed him to be enjoying a lavish lifestyle in the large family estate he
had inherited, Enzo was in reality impecunious.
A. Penniless
B. Unfortunate
C. Emotional
D. Commanding
Answer: A
Rationale: The sentence indicates a contrast between the appearance and the reality. Enzo's
friends believe him to be wealthy, due to the large home that he inherited, but he is actually
penniless.
Question 8
Follow the instructions below to transform the starting word into a different word:
• Start with the word ESOTERIC
• Remove both instances of the letter E from the word
• Remove the letter I from the word
• Move the letter T from the middle of the word to the end of the word
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, • Remove the letter C from the word
A. SECT
B. SORT
C. SORE
D. TORE
Answer: B
Rationale: The word SORT results from following all of the directions that are provided.
Question 9
Based on the chart, approximately how many students attended the community college in the
year 2001?
A. 2100
B. 2300
C. 2500
D. 2700
Answer: B
Rationale: The enrollment in 2001 falls directly between 2000 and 2500, so 2300 is accurate.
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Practice Questions with Verified Answers & Detailed
Rationales | 2026 Edition
Question 1
Which of the answer choices gives the best definition for the underlined word in the following
sentence? Adelaide attempted to assuage her guilt over the piece of cheesecake by limiting
herself to salads the following day.
A. Increase
B. Support
C. Appease
D. Conceal
Answer: C
Rationale: To assuage is to lessen the effects of something, in this case Adelaide's guilt over
eating the piece of cheesecake.
Question 2
Which of the following would best support the argument that people cause global climate
change?
A. The average global temperature has increased 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880.
B. Common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide and water vapor.
C. Most of the greenhouse gases today come from burning things like coal and other fossil fuels
for energy.
D. The average person breathes out about 1.0 kg of carbon dioxide every day, while the average
cow produces about 80 kg of methane.
Answer: C
Rationale: This choice shows how greenhouse gases are released from burning coal and other
fuels, which people need for power.
Question 3
Lise is doing a research project on the various psychological theories that Sigmund Freud
developed and on the modern response to those theories. She is not sure where to begin, so she
consults the chart of Dewey Decimal Classes. To which section of the library should she go to
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,begin looking for research material?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 900
Answer: A
Rationale: To find information on Freud's psychological theories, Lisa should go to class 100
(Philosophy and psychology).
Question 4
During her research, Lise discovers that Freud's theory of the Oedipal complex was based on
Ancient Greek mythology that was made famous by Sophocles' play Oedipus Rex. To which
section of the library should she go if she is interested in reading the play?
A. 300
B. 400
C. 800
D. 900
Answer: C
Rationale: In this case, Lise needs to find a work of literature instead of work on psychology, so
she should consult the 800s (Literature).
Question 5
Also during her research, Lise learns about Freud's Jewish background, and she decides to
compare Freud's theories to traditional Judaism. To which section of the library should she go for
more information on this subject?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 800
D. 900
Answer: B
Rationale: To study Jewish traditions further, Lise should consult the 200s, which is devoted to
books on religion.
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,Question 6
Which of the answer choices best describes the appropriateness of Maria's data sample in the
following vignette? Maria is conducting a study that will examine the ideas of middle school
teachers concerning the usage of iPhones in the classroom. She interviews all teachers who teach
a computer software course.
A. The sample is biased because it only includes teachers who are immersed in the technology
field.
B. The sample is biased because the sample size is too small.
C. The sample is biased because the sample size is too large.
D. The sample is not biased and is appropriate for the study.
Answer: A
Rationale: The sample is biased because the study wishes to examine all middle school teachers'
ideas regarding usage of iPhones in the classroom, while the sample only represents ideas of
those teachers teaching technology courses.
Question 7
Which of the answer choices gives the best definition for the word in the following sentence?
Although his friends believed him to be enjoying a lavish lifestyle in the large family estate he
had inherited, Enzo was in reality impecunious.
A. Penniless
B. Unfortunate
C. Emotional
D. Commanding
Answer: A
Rationale: The sentence indicates a contrast between the appearance and the reality. Enzo's
friends believe him to be wealthy, due to the large home that he inherited, but he is actually
penniless.
Question 8
Follow the instructions below to transform the starting word into a different word:
• Start with the word ESOTERIC
• Remove both instances of the letter E from the word
• Remove the letter I from the word
• Move the letter T from the middle of the word to the end of the word
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, • Remove the letter C from the word
A. SECT
B. SORT
C. SORE
D. TORE
Answer: B
Rationale: The word SORT results from following all of the directions that are provided.
Question 9
Based on the chart, approximately how many students attended the community college in the
year 2001?
A. 2100
B. 2300
C. 2500
D. 2700
Answer: B
Rationale: The enrollment in 2001 falls directly between 2000 and 2500, so 2300 is accurate.
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