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Comprehensive Teas Practice Exam I
Questions and Answers
1. "Ultimately, a chemical-free approach in the last paragraph of the article. This sentence is best
described as which of the following?
A. Main Idea
B.Topic
C. Theme
D. Supporting detail - ANSWER✔✔-A. Main Idea
general subject of a written work the article spoke of organic landscaping
A homeowner has an oak tree infected with oak wilt. He happens to personally know the author of the
above article, so he invites the author over to ask for advice. The homeowner tells the author that he
respects his opinions on tree matters, but also that he is not prepared to spend a lot of money to save
the tree.
Based on the article, which of the following is a logical prediction of what the author will tell the
homeowner to do?
A. Use a chemical to prolong the tree's life, because even though chemicals are not a long-term solution
they might give the tree a few more years.
B.Trim dead branches, and also trim any nearby trees that have grown too close to the infected tree.
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C. Begin a long-term program of adding nutrients to the soil around the tree.
D. Do nothing; allow the tree to die a natural death. - ANSWER✔✔-D. Do nothing; allow the tree to die a
natural death
the reader can infer that the alternative, non chemical treatments the author recommends-like tree
timing and soil enrichment- are expensive otherwise, they would be just as popular as chemicals.since
the owner does not want to invest in expensive interventions B and C are not recommended options.
The author of the article intends to do which of the following by using the words "the trauma of losing
such a majestic specimen"?
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Express feeling - ANSWER✔✔-D. Express feeling
Which of the following sentences is reflective of the author stating an opinion?
A. Oak wilt is a common disease capable of affecting entire neighborhoods.
B.Ultimately, a chemical-free approach to oak maintenance's the best approach.
C.Insects such as termites,weevils, and borers can seriously damage oaks.
D. Also, when oaks grow old enough, a general condition known as "oak decline" may take into effect. -
ANSWER✔✔-B. Ultimately, a chemical-free approach to oak maintenance's the best approach.
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Comprehensive Teas Practice Exam I
Questions and Answers
1. "Ultimately, a chemical-free approach in the last paragraph of the article. This sentence is best
described as which of the following?
A. Main Idea
B.Topic
C. Theme
D. Supporting detail - ANSWER✔✔-A. Main Idea
general subject of a written work the article spoke of organic landscaping
A homeowner has an oak tree infected with oak wilt. He happens to personally know the author of the
above article, so he invites the author over to ask for advice. The homeowner tells the author that he
respects his opinions on tree matters, but also that he is not prepared to spend a lot of money to save
the tree.
Based on the article, which of the following is a logical prediction of what the author will tell the
homeowner to do?
A. Use a chemical to prolong the tree's life, because even though chemicals are not a long-term solution
they might give the tree a few more years.
B.Trim dead branches, and also trim any nearby trees that have grown too close to the infected tree.
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C. Begin a long-term program of adding nutrients to the soil around the tree.
D. Do nothing; allow the tree to die a natural death. - ANSWER✔✔-D. Do nothing; allow the tree to die a
natural death
the reader can infer that the alternative, non chemical treatments the author recommends-like tree
timing and soil enrichment- are expensive otherwise, they would be just as popular as chemicals.since
the owner does not want to invest in expensive interventions B and C are not recommended options.
The author of the article intends to do which of the following by using the words "the trauma of losing
such a majestic specimen"?
A. Persuade
B. Inform
C. Entertain
D. Express feeling - ANSWER✔✔-D. Express feeling
Which of the following sentences is reflective of the author stating an opinion?
A. Oak wilt is a common disease capable of affecting entire neighborhoods.
B.Ultimately, a chemical-free approach to oak maintenance's the best approach.
C.Insects such as termites,weevils, and borers can seriously damage oaks.
D. Also, when oaks grow old enough, a general condition known as "oak decline" may take into effect. -
ANSWER✔✔-B. Ultimately, a chemical-free approach to oak maintenance's the best approach.
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