ATI TEAS Mastery: 100 Practice Questions with
Explanations – Volume 1
Description:
This comprehensive study guide is designed to help nursing and allied health students master the ATI TEAS
(Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam. It features 100 rigorously crafted, unique practice questions
across the four core domains: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. Each
question includes a correct answer in bold and a clear, concise explanation in bold to reinforce
understanding and promote retention. This bundle (Volume 1) contains the first 100 questions, aligned
with the latest ATI TEAS blueprint.
� Section 1: Reading (Questions 1–25)
1. Which of the following best defines the term “inference”?
A) Restating information directly from the text
B) Summarizing all main ideas in a paragraph
C) Making a logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
D) Identifying the author’s tone
Answer: C) Making a logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
Explanation: An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning, not directly stated in the
text.
2. In a passage about climate change, the author uses the phrase “a ticking time bomb.” What literary
device is being used?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Hyperbole
D) Alliteration
Answer: B) Metaphor
Explanation: A metaphor compares two unlike things without using “like” or “as.” Here, “ticking time
bomb” metaphorically suggests urgency and danger.
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,3. What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
A) To provide supporting details
B) To conclude the paragraph
C) To introduce the main idea
D) To define difficult vocabulary
Answer: C) To introduce the main idea
Explanation: The topic sentence states the main point of the paragraph and guides the reader.
4. Which of the following sources is the most credible for a research paper on heart disease?
A) A blog post by a fitness influencer
B) A peer-reviewed article from the Journal of the American Medical Association
C) A social media post with many likes
D) A Wikipedia entry with no citations
Answer: B) A peer-reviewed article from the Journal of the American Medical Association
Explanation: Peer-reviewed journals are credible because experts evaluate the content before
publication.
5. A passage describes a character who is quiet, avoids conflict, and writes poetry. What is the most
likely inference about this character?
A) They are outgoing and energetic
B) They are introspective and sensitive
C) They are aggressive and competitive
D) They are careless and disorganized
Answer: B) They are introspective and sensitive
Explanation: Quietness, conflict avoidance, and poetry writing suggest introspection and emotional
sensitivity.
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,6. What is the main idea of a paragraph that discusses the benefits of exercise, including improved mood,
weight control, and stronger bones?
A) Exercise prevents all diseases
B) Exercise has multiple health benefits
C) Weight control is the most important benefit
D) Bones are the most affected by exercise
Answer: B) Exercise has multiple health benefits
Explanation: The main idea is the overarching point—here, that exercise offers several advantages.
7. Which signal word indicates a cause-and-effect relationship?
A) However
B) Because
C) Similarly
D) Also
Answer: B) Because
Explanation: “Because” introduces a cause, indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.
8. In a passage, the author states, “Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, are essential for
reducing carbon emissions.” What is the author’s purpose?
A) To entertain
B) To persuade
C) To describe
D) To narrate
Answer: B) To persuade
Explanation: The author is presenting an argument to convince the reader of the importance of
renewable energy.
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, 9. Which of the following is an example of objective writing?
A) “I think the new policy is terrible.”
B) “The policy has caused outrage among citizens.”
C) “Many people dislike the new policy.”
D) “The policy was implemented on January 15, 2023.”
Answer: D) “The policy was implemented on January 15, 2023.”
Explanation: Objective writing presents facts without personal opinion.
10. A student is reading a scientific article. Which section should they read first to understand the
study’s conclusion?
A) Methods
B) References
C) Abstract
D) Introduction
Answer: C) Abstract
Explanation: The abstract summarizes the entire study, including purpose, methods, results, and
conclusion.
11. What does the prefix “bio-” mean?
A) Life
B) Study of
C) Water
D) Cell
Answer: A) Life
Explanation: “Bio-” comes from the Greek word for “life,” as in biology (study of life).
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Explanations – Volume 1
Description:
This comprehensive study guide is designed to help nursing and allied health students master the ATI TEAS
(Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam. It features 100 rigorously crafted, unique practice questions
across the four core domains: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. Each
question includes a correct answer in bold and a clear, concise explanation in bold to reinforce
understanding and promote retention. This bundle (Volume 1) contains the first 100 questions, aligned
with the latest ATI TEAS blueprint.
� Section 1: Reading (Questions 1–25)
1. Which of the following best defines the term “inference”?
A) Restating information directly from the text
B) Summarizing all main ideas in a paragraph
C) Making a logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
D) Identifying the author’s tone
Answer: C) Making a logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
Explanation: An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning, not directly stated in the
text.
2. In a passage about climate change, the author uses the phrase “a ticking time bomb.” What literary
device is being used?
A) Simile
B) Metaphor
C) Hyperbole
D) Alliteration
Answer: B) Metaphor
Explanation: A metaphor compares two unlike things without using “like” or “as.” Here, “ticking time
bomb” metaphorically suggests urgency and danger.
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,3. What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
A) To provide supporting details
B) To conclude the paragraph
C) To introduce the main idea
D) To define difficult vocabulary
Answer: C) To introduce the main idea
Explanation: The topic sentence states the main point of the paragraph and guides the reader.
4. Which of the following sources is the most credible for a research paper on heart disease?
A) A blog post by a fitness influencer
B) A peer-reviewed article from the Journal of the American Medical Association
C) A social media post with many likes
D) A Wikipedia entry with no citations
Answer: B) A peer-reviewed article from the Journal of the American Medical Association
Explanation: Peer-reviewed journals are credible because experts evaluate the content before
publication.
5. A passage describes a character who is quiet, avoids conflict, and writes poetry. What is the most
likely inference about this character?
A) They are outgoing and energetic
B) They are introspective and sensitive
C) They are aggressive and competitive
D) They are careless and disorganized
Answer: B) They are introspective and sensitive
Explanation: Quietness, conflict avoidance, and poetry writing suggest introspection and emotional
sensitivity.
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,6. What is the main idea of a paragraph that discusses the benefits of exercise, including improved mood,
weight control, and stronger bones?
A) Exercise prevents all diseases
B) Exercise has multiple health benefits
C) Weight control is the most important benefit
D) Bones are the most affected by exercise
Answer: B) Exercise has multiple health benefits
Explanation: The main idea is the overarching point—here, that exercise offers several advantages.
7. Which signal word indicates a cause-and-effect relationship?
A) However
B) Because
C) Similarly
D) Also
Answer: B) Because
Explanation: “Because” introduces a cause, indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.
8. In a passage, the author states, “Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, are essential for
reducing carbon emissions.” What is the author’s purpose?
A) To entertain
B) To persuade
C) To describe
D) To narrate
Answer: B) To persuade
Explanation: The author is presenting an argument to convince the reader of the importance of
renewable energy.
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, 9. Which of the following is an example of objective writing?
A) “I think the new policy is terrible.”
B) “The policy has caused outrage among citizens.”
C) “Many people dislike the new policy.”
D) “The policy was implemented on January 15, 2023.”
Answer: D) “The policy was implemented on January 15, 2023.”
Explanation: Objective writing presents facts without personal opinion.
10. A student is reading a scientific article. Which section should they read first to understand the
study’s conclusion?
A) Methods
B) References
C) Abstract
D) Introduction
Answer: C) Abstract
Explanation: The abstract summarizes the entire study, including purpose, methods, results, and
conclusion.
11. What does the prefix “bio-” mean?
A) Life
B) Study of
C) Water
D) Cell
Answer: A) Life
Explanation: “Bio-” comes from the Greek word for “life,” as in biology (study of life).
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