Teas 7 sample questions, Math, English, science and reading
Math Questions1
macaroni and cheese recipe calls for 1/4 cup of flour for every 1 1/6 cup of milk. To make a bigger batch, the chef uses 5 cups of flour. Which of the following would be the amount of milk needed for the bigger batch?
- 21 3/5 cups
- 20 1/3cups
- 23 4/9 cups
- 23 1/3 cups
Question 2
Of the number listed above, which number is the greatest?
- -3/5
- -0.9
- -1.9
- -8/3
Question 3
Soft Drinks
Orange
Two 24-packs for $20; one 24-pack for $12
Root Beer
One 24-pack for $13
Cream Soda
One 12-pack for $7
A consumer needs to purchase at least 60 soft drinks for a picnic. Which of the following combinations is the most cost-effective?
- 1 pack of Orange and 2 packs of Cream Soda
- 2 packs of Root Bear
- 3 packs of Root Beer and 1 pack of Cream Soda
- 4 packs of cream Soda
Question 4
To determine the cost of a phone, the seller considers the brand name, size of the RAM, and size of the battery. Which of the following is the dependent variable?
- Cost of a phone
- Brand name
- Size of the RAM
- Size of the batter
Question 5
A recipe calls for 3.4 teaspoons of milk. 1 teaspoon equals approximately 5 mL. Which of the following is the correct amount of milk in mL?
- 16.8 mL
- 17.0 mL
- 10.5 mL
- 6.8 mL
Question 6
Which of the following is the best estimate of the number of centimeters (cm) in 4 yards? (Note: 1 yard=3 feet; 1 foot =12 inches; 1 inch =2.54 cm)
- 370 cm
- 290 cm
- 365 cm
- 350 cm
Question 7
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that the slope of a wheelchair ramp be no greater than 1:12. Which of the following is the minimum length of a ramp needed to provide access to a door that is 1.5 feet above the sidewalk?
- 22 feet
- 18 feet
- 32.5 feet
- 15 feet
Science
Question 8
A group of students perform an experiment to test terminal velocity, which is the greatest speed obtained by a falling object. The students dropped different numbers of coffee filters and measured the resulting terminal velocity. Which of the following conclusions is supported by the data in the following table?
- Heavier objects take more time to reach terminal velocity.
- Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects.
- Terminal velocity is when the force of gravity is equal to air resistance.
- The greater the number of filters, the smaller the terminal velocity.
Question 9
Which of the following are the two major parts of the nervous system?
- Autonomic nervous system and central nervous system
- Peripheral nervous system and central nervous system
- Autonomic nervous system and somatic nervous system
- Peripheral nervous system and somatic nervous system
Question 10
A myocardial infarction affects which of the following blood vessels of the heart?
- Aorta
- Vena cava
- Pulmonary
- Coronary
Question 11
Which of the following processes causes most of the carbon dioxide from the blood to move into the alveoli?
- Diffusion down a concentration gradient
- Conversion of carbon monoxide
- Passive transport using carrier proteins
- Active transport using energy
Question 12
Which of the following ions binds to the troponin complex, initiating contraction of a muscle?
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Sodium
- Potassium
Question 13
Nitrogen gas is an extremely stable molecule because its structure contains which of the following?
- Resonance bonds
- Ionic bonds
- Triple covalent bonds
- Hydrogen bonds
Question 14
Which of the following is a mass within the ovary that secretes hormones to maintain the uterine lining during pregnancy?
- Corpus luteum
- Umbilical cord
- Oocyte
- Oviduct
Reading
What is all this of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it. but in fact. the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let’s get oriented with some background on cicadas.
What is a cicada? A typical definition will at least tell you that the cicada is large. loud insect with long transparent wings. mostly found in warm countries. A more detailed response might also inform you that cicadas have short antennae and wide-set eyes that jut out. With delicate. translucent wings — and that not only as the cicadas loud. but few creatures make a louder sound. In fact. it male hat are the noisy ones to the tune of 80 to 100 dec. bels, with “ke the roar of a loud engine, This is because male cicadas make a strident. high boning by vibrating two membranes on the abdomen called tymbals, effectively turning its body into a kind of echo chamber or drum. Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, though they respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate.
Although there are several species of cicada, mating typically takes place in trees wherever the female deposits the eggs into the bank. When the eggs hatch, the larval cicadas, called nymphs, drop to the ground and burrow. They then live as nymphs for most of their lives over 6 feet underground with both male and female cicadas dying within weeks of their emergence from the soil. This is particularly true for North American cicadas especially the mogucicada.
Which of the following events happens first after the male cicada calls to the female cicada, according to the passage?
- The male and female mate in the trees
- The female deposits the eggs
- Nymphs drop to the ground
- The female makes a clicking sound
Question 16
What is all this of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it. but in fact. the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let’s get oriented with some background on cicadas.
What is a cicada? A typical definition will at least tell you that the cicada is large. loud insect with long transparent wings. mostly found in warm countries. A more detailed response might also inform you that cicadas have short antennae and wide-set eyes that jut out. With delicate. translucent wings — and that not only as the cicadas loud. but few creatures make a louder sound. In fact. it male hat are the noisy ones to the tune of 80 to 100 dec. bels, with “ke the roar of a loud engine, This is because male cicadas make a strident. high boning by vibrating two membranes on the abdomen called tymbals, effectively turning its body into a kind of echo chamber or drum. Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, though they respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate.
Although there are several species of cicada, mating typically takes place in trees wherever the female deposits the eggs into the bank. When the eggs hatch, the larval cicadas, called nymphs, drop to the ground and burrow. They then live as nymphs for most of their lives over 6 feet underground with both male and female cicadas dying within weeks of their emergence from the soil. This is particularly true for North American cicadas especially the mogucicada.
Which of the following perspectives can be inferred from the passage?
- Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are global
- Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are cyclical
- Cicadas and public interest about cicadas are inspirational
- Cicadas and public interest about codas Me inexplicable
Question 17
What is all this of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it. but in fact. the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let’s get oriented with some background on cicadas.
What is a cicada? A typical definition will at least tell you that the cicada is large. loud insect with long transparent wings. mostly found in warm countries. A more detailed response might also inform you that cicadas have short antennae and wide-set eyes that jut out. With delicate. translucent wings — and that not only as the cicadas loud. but few creatures make a louder sound. In fact. it male hat are the noisy ones to the tune of 80 to 100 dec. bels, with “ke the roar of a loud engine, This is because male cicadas make a strident. high boning by vibrating two membranes on the abdomen called tymbals, effectively turning its body into a kind of echo chamber or drum. Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, though they respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate.
Although there are several species of cicada, mating typically takes place in trees wherever the female deposits the eggs into the bank. When the eggs hatch, the larval cicadas, called nymphs, drop to the ground and burrow. They then live as nymphs for most of their lives over 6 feet underground with both male and female cicadas dying within weeks of their emergence from the soil. This is particularly true for North American cicadas especially the mogucicada.
Which of the following words does the author use to express a derogatory tone?
- Noisy
- Delicate
- Predictable
- Roar
Question 18
What is all this of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it. but in fact. the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let’s get oriented with some background on cicadas.
What is a cicada? A typical definition will at least tell you that the cicada is large. loud insect with long transparent wings. mostly found in warm countries. A more detailed response might also inform you that cicadas have short antennae and wide-set eyes that jut out. With delicate. translucent wings — and that not only as the cicadas loud. but few creatures make a louder sound. In fact. it male hat are the noisy ones to the tune of 80 to 100 dec. bels, with “ke the roar of a loud engine, This is because male cicadas make a strident. high boning by vibrating two membranes on the abdomen called tymbals, effectively turning its body into a kind of echo chamber or drum. Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, though they respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate.
Although there are several species of cicada, mating typically takes place in trees wherever the female deposits the eggs into the bank. When the eggs hatch, the larval cicadas, called nymphs, drop to the ground and burrow. They then live as nymphs for most of their lives over 6 feet underground with both male and female cicadas dying within weeks of their emergence from the soil. This is particularly true for North American cicadas especially the mogucicada.
Which of the following best describes the theme of this passage
- Media attention to cicadas can also bring attention to climate change
- Disinformation in the media is responsible for conflicting information about the cicada life cycle
- Disinformation in the media falsely identifies climate change as the root cause of the cicada’s near extinction
- Media attention to cicadas is as predictable as cicada life cycles
Question 19
What is all this of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it. but in fact. the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let’s get oriented with some background on cicadas.
What is a cicada? A typical definition will at least tell you that the cicada is large. loud insect with long transparent wings. mostly found in warm countries. A more detailed response might also inform you that cicadas have short antennae and wide-set eyes that jut out. With delicate. translucent wings — and that not only as the cicadas loud. but few creatures make a louder sound. In fact. it male hat are the noisy ones to the tune of 80 to 100 dec. bels, with “ke the roar of a loud engine, This is because male cicadas make a strident. high boning by vibrating two membranes on the abdomen called tymbals, effectively turning its body into a kind of echo chamber or drum. Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, though they respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate.
Although there are several species of cicada, mating typically takes place in trees wherever the female deposits the eggs into the bank. When the eggs hatch, the larval cicadas, called nymphs, drop to the ground and burrow. They then live as nymphs for most of their lives over 6 feet underground with both male and female cicadas dying within weeks of their emergence from the soil. This is particularly true for North American cicadas especially the mogucicada.
Which of the following is the most likely reason male cicadas make buzzing sound?
- To attract a mate
- To orient via echolocation
- To ward off predators
- To locate food sources
Question 20
What is all this of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it. but in fact. the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let’s get oriented with some background on cicadas.
What is a cicada? A typical definition will at least tell you that the cicada is large. loud insect with long transparent wings. mostly found in warm countries. A more detailed response might also inform you that cicadas have short antennae and wide-set eyes that jut out. With delicate. translucent wings — and that not only as the cicadas loud. but few creatures make a louder sound. In fact. it male hat are the noisy ones to the tune of 80 to 100 dec. bels, with “ke the roar of a loud engine, This is because male cicadas make a strident. high boning by vibrating two membranes on the abdomen called tymbals, effectively turning its body into a kind of echo chamber or drum. Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, though they respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate.
Although there are several species of cicada, mating typically takes place in trees wherever the female deposits the eggs into the bank. When the eggs hatch, the larval cicadas, called nymphs, drop to the ground and burrow. They then live as nymphs for most of their lives over 6 feet underground with both male and female cicadas dying within weeks of their emergence from the soil. This is particularly true for North American cicadas especially the mogucicada.
Which of the following statements from the passage offers evidence that female cicadas do not have tymbals attached to their abdomen
- :-The male cicada makes a strident, high buzzing by vibrating two membranes on its abdomen called tymbals..”
- “Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing..”
- “..the cicada is a large, loud insect..”
- :..the female deposits the eggs into the bark..”
Question 21
In 1943, the war in the Pacific raged on. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt went to rally the troops’ spirits, despite the disapproval of military command. Roosevelt planned a grueling itinerary. She visited several islands and hundreds of wounded in her first 6 days. The indefatigable First Lady inspected Navy hospitals, delivered a speech, attended receptions, and visited convalescing officers, all within 12 hours of her arrival. She lifted spirits among the wounded and morale among the troops. She continued her exhausting tour for a month, speaking to every patient in troop hospitals and taking down addresses to contact family members. Roosevelt traveled non-stop, risked her life, and greeted the last patient she saw with the same heartfelt sincerity as the first.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage?
- Eleanor Roosevelt was present during most batteries in Asia during WWII
- Eleanor Roosevelt became First Lady before the war in the Pacific ended
- Eleanor Roosevelt hand-wrote notes to every troop’s family
- Eleanor Roosevelt did not enjoy giving oral speeches to troops
Language
Question 22
Which of the following options best completes the sentence below?
The responsibilities of a class president are extensive; —————, she should not become so involved that she neglects her studies.
- Therefore
- Indeed
- However
- Especially
Question23
Which of the following sentences is an example of a third-person narrative voice?
- We love sightseeing in our national parks
- You have always been very meaningful to me
- I went to the store for some basic items
- He was scared when he got on the plane
Question 24
Which of the following sentences follows the rules of punctuation and capitalization?
- “I loved that show,” He said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”
- “I loved that show,” he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”
- “I loved that show.” he said. “It’s my favorite of the year.”
- “I loved that show,” he said: “it’s my favorite of the year.”
Question 25
Which of the following is true about a strong academic thesis?
- It reflects the opinions of most people
- It directly states the argument
- A reasonable argument cannot be made against it
- It is a viewpoint endorsed by one’s professor
Question 26
Which of the following sentences regarding thesis statements in the writing process is correct?
- Supporting evidence is not needed when the thesis statement is an opinion
- The written work should disprove the thesis statement
- The written work should disprove the thesis statement
- Thesis statement working should be as specific as possible