ATI TEAS 7 2026 Practice Test Bank | 500
Questions & Answers with Rationales | 5
Full-Length Practice Exams | Reading,
Math, Science & English
READING MATHEMATICS
125-question bank 125-question bank
SCIENCE ENGLISH & LANGUAGE USAGE
125-question bank 125-question bank
Table of Contents
Section Questions
Practice Version 1 100 questions
Reading 1–25
Mathematics 26–50
Science 51–75
English & Language Usage 76–100
Practice Version 2 100 questions
Reading 101–125
Mathematics 126–150
Science 151–175
English & Language Usage 176–200
Practice Version 3 100 questions
Reading 201–225
Mathematics 226–250
Science 251–275
English & Language Usage 276–300
Practice Version 4 100 questions
Reading 301–325
ATI TEAS 7 2026 Practice Test Bank • Page 1
, Mathematics 326–350
Science 351–375
English & Language Usage 376–400
Practice Version 5 100 questions
Reading 401–425
Mathematics 426–450
Science 451–475
English & Language Usage 476–500
Reading
1. A researcher needs statistics about population size, age, and employment across countries. Which
referencesource is most appropriate?
A dictionary An almanac
A thesaurus A novel
Correct Answer: B. almanac
Rationale: An almanac commonly compiles current statistics, facts, and reference data.
2. Which word has the most positive connotation?
crash empty
bribe chic
Correct Answer: D. c
Rationale: Chic suggests stylishness or elegance, giving it a positive connotation.
3. In the sentence, "The candidate vacillated between two choices," what does "vacillated" mean?
spoke loudly changed or wavered between choices agreed immediately argued with
someone
Correct Answer: B. nged or wavered between choices
Rationale: To vacillate means to waver or be indecisive between alternatives.
4. Which organizational pattern presents events in the order they occurred?
chronological order compare and contrast
cause and effect problem and solution
Correct Answer: A. onological order
Rationale: Chronological organization arranges information according to time or sequence.
5. What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To provide every supporting detail To state the paragraph's main idea
To introduce a quotation To summarize the entire book
Correct Answer: B. state the paragraph's main idea
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,Rationale: A topic sentence identifies the central idea that the paragraph will develop.
6. Which source is generally most useful for finding the meaning and pronunciation of an unfamiliar word?
atlas dictionary
almanac index
Correct Answer: B. tionary
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, Rationale: A dictionary provides definitions and commonly includes pronunciation information.
7. Why would a reader use an index at the back of a nonfiction book?
To locate topics quickly To find the author's biography
To identify the publisher To learn the book's genre
Correct Answer: A. locate topics quickly
Rationale: An index lists subjects or terms with page numbers, allowing quick location of information.
8. A passage explains that regular exercise improves cardiovascular endurance and then gives several
examples.
Which structure is primarily used?
description main idea with supporting details sequence of historical events compare and
contrast
Correct Answer: B. n idea with supporting details
Rationale: The examples support and develop the passage's central claim.
9. Which statement is an inference?
The article states that rainfall increased. The chart shows 20 millimeters of rain.
Because the streets are flooded, the rainfall probably The rainfall was measured on Tuesday. exceeded
normal levels.
Correct Answer: C. ause the streets are flooded, the rainfall probably exceeded normal levels.
Rationale: An inference is a reasonable conclusion drawn from evidence rather than directly stated.
10. Which feature of a text helps a reader locate a chapter's major sections quickly?
heading footnote
caption glossary
Correct Answer: A. ding
Rationale: Headings identify major sections and make information easier to locate.
11. A passage describes how a city replaced old streetlights with LEDs, noting lower energy use and
reducedmaintenance. What is the author's primary purpose?
to entertain with a fictional story to explain benefits of a technology change to criticize all city
projects to provide directions for repairing lamps
Correct Answer: B. explain benefits of a technology change
Rationale: The details focus on explaining the advantages of replacing the streetlights.
12. A paragraph begins with a claim and then provides three statistics supporting it. Which detail best describes
the
statistics?
They are supporting evidence. They are the thesis statement.
They are a counterargument. They are the conclusion.
Rationale:
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Questions & Answers with Rationales | 5
Full-Length Practice Exams | Reading,
Math, Science & English
READING MATHEMATICS
125-question bank 125-question bank
SCIENCE ENGLISH & LANGUAGE USAGE
125-question bank 125-question bank
Table of Contents
Section Questions
Practice Version 1 100 questions
Reading 1–25
Mathematics 26–50
Science 51–75
English & Language Usage 76–100
Practice Version 2 100 questions
Reading 101–125
Mathematics 126–150
Science 151–175
English & Language Usage 176–200
Practice Version 3 100 questions
Reading 201–225
Mathematics 226–250
Science 251–275
English & Language Usage 276–300
Practice Version 4 100 questions
Reading 301–325
ATI TEAS 7 2026 Practice Test Bank • Page 1
, Mathematics 326–350
Science 351–375
English & Language Usage 376–400
Practice Version 5 100 questions
Reading 401–425
Mathematics 426–450
Science 451–475
English & Language Usage 476–500
Reading
1. A researcher needs statistics about population size, age, and employment across countries. Which
referencesource is most appropriate?
A dictionary An almanac
A thesaurus A novel
Correct Answer: B. almanac
Rationale: An almanac commonly compiles current statistics, facts, and reference data.
2. Which word has the most positive connotation?
crash empty
bribe chic
Correct Answer: D. c
Rationale: Chic suggests stylishness or elegance, giving it a positive connotation.
3. In the sentence, "The candidate vacillated between two choices," what does "vacillated" mean?
spoke loudly changed or wavered between choices agreed immediately argued with
someone
Correct Answer: B. nged or wavered between choices
Rationale: To vacillate means to waver or be indecisive between alternatives.
4. Which organizational pattern presents events in the order they occurred?
chronological order compare and contrast
cause and effect problem and solution
Correct Answer: A. onological order
Rationale: Chronological organization arranges information according to time or sequence.
5. What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To provide every supporting detail To state the paragraph's main idea
To introduce a quotation To summarize the entire book
Correct Answer: B. state the paragraph's main idea
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,Rationale: A topic sentence identifies the central idea that the paragraph will develop.
6. Which source is generally most useful for finding the meaning and pronunciation of an unfamiliar word?
atlas dictionary
almanac index
Correct Answer: B. tionary
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, Rationale: A dictionary provides definitions and commonly includes pronunciation information.
7. Why would a reader use an index at the back of a nonfiction book?
To locate topics quickly To find the author's biography
To identify the publisher To learn the book's genre
Correct Answer: A. locate topics quickly
Rationale: An index lists subjects or terms with page numbers, allowing quick location of information.
8. A passage explains that regular exercise improves cardiovascular endurance and then gives several
examples.
Which structure is primarily used?
description main idea with supporting details sequence of historical events compare and
contrast
Correct Answer: B. n idea with supporting details
Rationale: The examples support and develop the passage's central claim.
9. Which statement is an inference?
The article states that rainfall increased. The chart shows 20 millimeters of rain.
Because the streets are flooded, the rainfall probably The rainfall was measured on Tuesday. exceeded
normal levels.
Correct Answer: C. ause the streets are flooded, the rainfall probably exceeded normal levels.
Rationale: An inference is a reasonable conclusion drawn from evidence rather than directly stated.
10. Which feature of a text helps a reader locate a chapter's major sections quickly?
heading footnote
caption glossary
Correct Answer: A. ding
Rationale: Headings identify major sections and make information easier to locate.
11. A passage describes how a city replaced old streetlights with LEDs, noting lower energy use and
reducedmaintenance. What is the author's primary purpose?
to entertain with a fictional story to explain benefits of a technology change to criticize all city
projects to provide directions for repairing lamps
Correct Answer: B. explain benefits of a technology change
Rationale: The details focus on explaining the advantages of replacing the streetlights.
12. A paragraph begins with a claim and then provides three statistics supporting it. Which detail best describes
the
statistics?
They are supporting evidence. They are the thesis statement.
They are a counterargument. They are the conclusion.
Rationale:
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