TEAS Reading Section: Test Prep
What is a summary and what does a summary omit? correct answers A summary is an
accurate definition of main idea(s) of a text and only needs to include significant details
or arguments. Summaries are often difficult to read because they omit graceful
language, digressions, and asides.
What is the difference between a topic and a main idea(s)? correct answers A topic is
the subject of a text (what the text is about). A main idea is the most important point
being made by the author/writer.
How long is a topic? correct answers usually expressed in a few words at most
How long is a main idea? correct answers often expressed in a full sentence
What are supporting details (A.K.A. key points)? correct answers provide evidence and
backing for the main point in order to show the point is valid or accurate. Supporting
details are mostly found in informative and persuasive texts. Usually indicated by "for
example" or "for instance".
T/F: Supporting details can seem pertinent but be ineffective because they are based
on opinion or assertions that cannot be proved. correct answers True
What makes a good topic sentence? correct answers Clear and does not contain any
jargon
Where will an author typically place a topic or summary sentence? correct answers At
the beginning of each section so it can prepare the reader for what is to come
What is the point of topic or summary sentences? correct answers convenient way to
encapsulate the main idea of a text
What is paraphrasing? correct answers strategy used to increase reading
comprehension and include info when writing.
T/F: Writers can use paraphrasing to include information from sources without having to
add a direct quote. correct answers true
T/F: Paraphrasing someone else's writing requires a citation to provide credit to the
original writer. correct answers True
, What is an inference? correct answers Piece of info that is implied but not written
outright by the author. (Ex: To infer or make an inference about something in a text) Be
careful to understand the context of whatever it is that you are reading.
What should you look for when making an inference? correct answers Contextual clues
How will contextual clues help you when reading a text? correct answers Will help you
find the answer that is the best answer out of the given choices
What should you immediately look for when asked to find the implied meaning of a
statement? correct answers context (also look for the answer choice with a similar
phrase to the statement)
What does identifying a logical conclusion help you with when reading? correct
answers determines whether you agree with the writer or not
What can help you while reading a text draw conclusions? correct answers take notes
of points, draw up questions, and consider reasoning of the author
What must conclusions you are drawing from a text be supported by? correct answers
directly by the text you are reading
T/F: A reader should never be drawing conclusions from a text. correct answers False:
a reader should always be drawing conclusions from a text
What are two types of ways conclusions are given? correct answers implied and stated
directly
What are implications? correct answers things the author does not state directly, but
readers can assume.
What is the difference between inferences and implications? correct answers
Inferences have to have context from the text and be implied by the author. Implications
are things the readers can assume and should have multiple pieces of evidence.
What is the difference from implicit and explicit evidence? correct answers Explicit
evidence is found when the author states it. Implicit evidence is found by context clues.
Comprehending written directions is like: correct answers Following a set of directions
How should you comprehend written directions? correct answers Scan the directions
and complete each step before moving onto the next.
What if you cannot follow steps in order when comprehending written directions?
correct answers At least visualize the steps in order if you cannot do them in order
What is a summary and what does a summary omit? correct answers A summary is an
accurate definition of main idea(s) of a text and only needs to include significant details
or arguments. Summaries are often difficult to read because they omit graceful
language, digressions, and asides.
What is the difference between a topic and a main idea(s)? correct answers A topic is
the subject of a text (what the text is about). A main idea is the most important point
being made by the author/writer.
How long is a topic? correct answers usually expressed in a few words at most
How long is a main idea? correct answers often expressed in a full sentence
What are supporting details (A.K.A. key points)? correct answers provide evidence and
backing for the main point in order to show the point is valid or accurate. Supporting
details are mostly found in informative and persuasive texts. Usually indicated by "for
example" or "for instance".
T/F: Supporting details can seem pertinent but be ineffective because they are based
on opinion or assertions that cannot be proved. correct answers True
What makes a good topic sentence? correct answers Clear and does not contain any
jargon
Where will an author typically place a topic or summary sentence? correct answers At
the beginning of each section so it can prepare the reader for what is to come
What is the point of topic or summary sentences? correct answers convenient way to
encapsulate the main idea of a text
What is paraphrasing? correct answers strategy used to increase reading
comprehension and include info when writing.
T/F: Writers can use paraphrasing to include information from sources without having to
add a direct quote. correct answers true
T/F: Paraphrasing someone else's writing requires a citation to provide credit to the
original writer. correct answers True
, What is an inference? correct answers Piece of info that is implied but not written
outright by the author. (Ex: To infer or make an inference about something in a text) Be
careful to understand the context of whatever it is that you are reading.
What should you look for when making an inference? correct answers Contextual clues
How will contextual clues help you when reading a text? correct answers Will help you
find the answer that is the best answer out of the given choices
What should you immediately look for when asked to find the implied meaning of a
statement? correct answers context (also look for the answer choice with a similar
phrase to the statement)
What does identifying a logical conclusion help you with when reading? correct
answers determines whether you agree with the writer or not
What can help you while reading a text draw conclusions? correct answers take notes
of points, draw up questions, and consider reasoning of the author
What must conclusions you are drawing from a text be supported by? correct answers
directly by the text you are reading
T/F: A reader should never be drawing conclusions from a text. correct answers False:
a reader should always be drawing conclusions from a text
What are two types of ways conclusions are given? correct answers implied and stated
directly
What are implications? correct answers things the author does not state directly, but
readers can assume.
What is the difference between inferences and implications? correct answers
Inferences have to have context from the text and be implied by the author. Implications
are things the readers can assume and should have multiple pieces of evidence.
What is the difference from implicit and explicit evidence? correct answers Explicit
evidence is found when the author states it. Implicit evidence is found by context clues.
Comprehending written directions is like: correct answers Following a set of directions
How should you comprehend written directions? correct answers Scan the directions
and complete each step before moving onto the next.
What if you cannot follow steps in order when comprehending written directions?
correct answers At least visualize the steps in order if you cannot do them in order
