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TEAS 7 -ENGLISH & LANGUAGE USAGE
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When reading the topic sentence, what question should you be asking yourself? -
ANSWER What am I reading about?
controlling idea - ANSWER the main idea of a text; the "what about it" that the author is
trying to convey with regard to the topic?
topic - ANSWER a noun or noun phrase that encapsulates the subject matter of the
writing
To identify the controlling idea, ask yourself. .. . - ANSWER why the author is writing
about the topic and what points the author is making about the topic
What is important to know about it?
key ideas - ANSWER Ideas/information that support the controlling idea.
if it doesn't, than its not a key point
once the reader has identified the topic (and the controlling idea), the next step is to
identify and rephrase.. - ANSWER key points
When identifying/rephrasing key points it is important to ask yourself... - ANSWER How
do these points illustrate the topic sentence?
In the example,
"Viruses are spread in a number of ways. These are typically categorized as contact or
non contact modes of transmission. Contact modes include: droplet spray, when the
virus drops, as a result of coughing or sneezing, into or onto exposed mucus
membranes; indirect transmission, when the virus is shared through an object surface;
and direct transmission, when the virus is shared through direct person to person
contact. Non-contact spread of viruses can occur through airborne aerosols, when the
virus diffuses through the air into the lungs."
How do the key points illustrate the topic sentence? - ANSWER the key ideas illustrates
,the topic sentence by describing how the spread of viruses is categorized and defining
four modes of transmission.
rephrase - ANSWER explain an idea in different words
Using the breakdown of the key ideas, we are now able to the text, by
evaluating the similarities and differences in the key ideas. - ANSWER paraphrase
In the example,
"Viruses are spread in a number of ways. These are typically categorized as contact or
non contact modes of transmission. Contact modes include: droplet spray, when the
virus drops, as a result of coughing or sneezing, into or onto exposed mucus
membranes; indirect transmission, when the virus is shared through an object surface;
and direct transmission, when the virus is shared through direct person to person
contact. Non-contact spread of viruses can occur through airborne aerosols, when the
virus diffuses through the air into the lungs."
By breaking down the tex, what are each of the key ideas of the text? Analyze them. -
ANSWER 1) droplet spray, when the virus drops, as a result of coughing or sneezing,
into or onto exposed mucus membranes;---> contact; airbourne; drops; mucus
membranes
2) indirect transmission, when the virus is shared through an object surface; --->
contact; object/surface
3) direct transmission, when the virus is shared through direct person to person
contact.---> contact, person to person
4) aerosols, when the virus diffuses through the air into the lungs." ---> non-contact,
diffuse; airbourne; lungs
,If you are reading a complex text and you come to a word you do not know, which of the
following should you do?
A) Guess at the meaning based on the context
B) Write it down and look up the meaning after finishing the reading
C) Skip the word so you can continue reading
D) Write it down, but forget abut the word after the reading - ANSWER B) Write it down
and look up the meaning after finishing the reading
"It has often been assumed that man has chosen for domestication animals and plants
having an extraordinary inherent tendency to vary, and likewise to withstand diverse
climates."
Which of the following is the meaning of the word diverse in the sentence above?
A) simple
B) turbulent
C) different
D) dry - ANSWER C) different
this is the meaning of diverse and it fits the sentence
Which of the following describes a key point?
A) it rephrases the controlling idea
B) it is the main idea the author is expressing about the topic
C) it provides support for the controlling idea
D) it provides a digression from the topic - ANSWER C) it provides support for the
controlling idea
ALL the key points within a text SHOULD support the controlling idea
Which of the following is true about rephrasing a complex text?
A) A reader should skim the text to rephrase the gist of it
B) The reader should simplify the ideas using his or her own words
C) The reader should capture all the repetition from the text in the rephrasing
D) The reader should use the same level of vocabulary as used in the text - ANSWER
B) The reader should simplify the ideas using his or her own words
, a good understanding is needed for the reader to simplify and clarify the controlling idea
and key points
"Meteors are fascinating and even dangerous because although they can teach us more
about other planets, they can also cause harm space stations."
Which of the following would be an acceptable key point or supportive statement to the
controlling idea above?
A) Meteors rule
B) Meteors might disappear someday
C) A meteor is a piece of stone in space
D) Meteor detection satellites are used to anticipate the damage that meteor showers
can wreak on space stations - ANSWER D) Meteor detection satellites are used to
anticipate the damage that meteor showers can wreak on space stations
contains facts supporting the controlling idea
In the passage,
"Choosing a hobby has multiple positive effects on a person. One positive effect is the
alleviation of stress. There is a chemical change that occurs in a body when a person
engages in an entertaining endeavor. The second positive effect is the building of
confidence. Practicing and engaging in a hobby allows a person to feel successful by
being good at something. Ultimately, when one becomes successful, self-esteem
increases. The third reason to choose a hobby is the opportunity to meet new,
interesting people. Most hobbies have many people already taking part. It is easy,
especially with social media, to find new people with the same interests. Finding
common ground will bring people together in diverse social formats and allow for
stimulating engagement opportunities. These three positive results of getting a hobby
should entice anyone to go out and find something interesting to do."
Which of the - ANSWER B) Find a hobby, find affirmative results
synthesizes all three ideas
In the passage,
TEAS 7 -ENGLISH & LANGUAGE USAGE
Questions with 100% Correct Answers 2025 Top
Rated A+
When reading the topic sentence, what question should you be asking yourself? -
ANSWER What am I reading about?
controlling idea - ANSWER the main idea of a text; the "what about it" that the author is
trying to convey with regard to the topic?
topic - ANSWER a noun or noun phrase that encapsulates the subject matter of the
writing
To identify the controlling idea, ask yourself. .. . - ANSWER why the author is writing
about the topic and what points the author is making about the topic
What is important to know about it?
key ideas - ANSWER Ideas/information that support the controlling idea.
if it doesn't, than its not a key point
once the reader has identified the topic (and the controlling idea), the next step is to
identify and rephrase.. - ANSWER key points
When identifying/rephrasing key points it is important to ask yourself... - ANSWER How
do these points illustrate the topic sentence?
In the example,
"Viruses are spread in a number of ways. These are typically categorized as contact or
non contact modes of transmission. Contact modes include: droplet spray, when the
virus drops, as a result of coughing or sneezing, into or onto exposed mucus
membranes; indirect transmission, when the virus is shared through an object surface;
and direct transmission, when the virus is shared through direct person to person
contact. Non-contact spread of viruses can occur through airborne aerosols, when the
virus diffuses through the air into the lungs."
How do the key points illustrate the topic sentence? - ANSWER the key ideas illustrates
,the topic sentence by describing how the spread of viruses is categorized and defining
four modes of transmission.
rephrase - ANSWER explain an idea in different words
Using the breakdown of the key ideas, we are now able to the text, by
evaluating the similarities and differences in the key ideas. - ANSWER paraphrase
In the example,
"Viruses are spread in a number of ways. These are typically categorized as contact or
non contact modes of transmission. Contact modes include: droplet spray, when the
virus drops, as a result of coughing or sneezing, into or onto exposed mucus
membranes; indirect transmission, when the virus is shared through an object surface;
and direct transmission, when the virus is shared through direct person to person
contact. Non-contact spread of viruses can occur through airborne aerosols, when the
virus diffuses through the air into the lungs."
By breaking down the tex, what are each of the key ideas of the text? Analyze them. -
ANSWER 1) droplet spray, when the virus drops, as a result of coughing or sneezing,
into or onto exposed mucus membranes;---> contact; airbourne; drops; mucus
membranes
2) indirect transmission, when the virus is shared through an object surface; --->
contact; object/surface
3) direct transmission, when the virus is shared through direct person to person
contact.---> contact, person to person
4) aerosols, when the virus diffuses through the air into the lungs." ---> non-contact,
diffuse; airbourne; lungs
,If you are reading a complex text and you come to a word you do not know, which of the
following should you do?
A) Guess at the meaning based on the context
B) Write it down and look up the meaning after finishing the reading
C) Skip the word so you can continue reading
D) Write it down, but forget abut the word after the reading - ANSWER B) Write it down
and look up the meaning after finishing the reading
"It has often been assumed that man has chosen for domestication animals and plants
having an extraordinary inherent tendency to vary, and likewise to withstand diverse
climates."
Which of the following is the meaning of the word diverse in the sentence above?
A) simple
B) turbulent
C) different
D) dry - ANSWER C) different
this is the meaning of diverse and it fits the sentence
Which of the following describes a key point?
A) it rephrases the controlling idea
B) it is the main idea the author is expressing about the topic
C) it provides support for the controlling idea
D) it provides a digression from the topic - ANSWER C) it provides support for the
controlling idea
ALL the key points within a text SHOULD support the controlling idea
Which of the following is true about rephrasing a complex text?
A) A reader should skim the text to rephrase the gist of it
B) The reader should simplify the ideas using his or her own words
C) The reader should capture all the repetition from the text in the rephrasing
D) The reader should use the same level of vocabulary as used in the text - ANSWER
B) The reader should simplify the ideas using his or her own words
, a good understanding is needed for the reader to simplify and clarify the controlling idea
and key points
"Meteors are fascinating and even dangerous because although they can teach us more
about other planets, they can also cause harm space stations."
Which of the following would be an acceptable key point or supportive statement to the
controlling idea above?
A) Meteors rule
B) Meteors might disappear someday
C) A meteor is a piece of stone in space
D) Meteor detection satellites are used to anticipate the damage that meteor showers
can wreak on space stations - ANSWER D) Meteor detection satellites are used to
anticipate the damage that meteor showers can wreak on space stations
contains facts supporting the controlling idea
In the passage,
"Choosing a hobby has multiple positive effects on a person. One positive effect is the
alleviation of stress. There is a chemical change that occurs in a body when a person
engages in an entertaining endeavor. The second positive effect is the building of
confidence. Practicing and engaging in a hobby allows a person to feel successful by
being good at something. Ultimately, when one becomes successful, self-esteem
increases. The third reason to choose a hobby is the opportunity to meet new,
interesting people. Most hobbies have many people already taking part. It is easy,
especially with social media, to find new people with the same interests. Finding
common ground will bring people together in diverse social formats and allow for
stimulating engagement opportunities. These three positive results of getting a hobby
should entice anyone to go out and find something interesting to do."
Which of the - ANSWER B) Find a hobby, find affirmative results
synthesizes all three ideas
In the passage,
