if these statements above are factual which of the following statements must be correct

ATI TEAS 7

TEAS Reading Questions

1. If these statements above are factual, which of the following statements must be correct?

A. Outspending other countries on education has benefits beyond standardized tests.
B. The US education system is corrupt and ineffective.
C. The standardized math tests do not accurately reflect American proficiency.
D. Spending more money does not guarantee success on standardized tests.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Based on the information provided in the extract, it is evident that despite the United States spending a substantial amount on education, it does not translate to top performance in standardized math tests. Countries spending less outperformed the United States, indicating that spending more money does not guarantee success on standardized tests. Choice A is incorrect because the extract does not specify benefits beyond tests. Choice B is incorrect as the extract does not explicitly state that the US education system is corrupt and broken. Choice C is incorrect as the extract talks about the performance on standardized math tests rather than American proficiency in general.

2. Which of the following best describes the organization of the information in the passage?

A. cause-effect
B. chronological sequence
C. problem-solution
D. comparison-contrast

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The passage is organized in a chronological sequence, starting from the reign of King Charles II, proceeding to his death without a legitimate heir, the ascension of his brother James II, and the events that followed with the birth of James II's son and the subsequent fleeing of the family. The passage then covers the rejection of the young James as heir, the rise of the Jacobites, and the defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Each event is presented in the order in which they occurred. The other answer choices are incorrect: cause-effect implies a relationship of events leading to each other, problem-solution focuses on identifying issues and resolving them, and comparison-contrast involves highlighting similarities and differences between subjects, none of which are the primary organizational structure of the passage.

3. Which of the following can be logically inferred from the passage?

A. The Vikings disliked exploring the New World.
B. Leif Erikson's banishment led to his exploration of Canada.
C. Leif Erikson never shared his stories with the King of Norway.
D. Historians have difficulty pinpointing events in Viking history.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. It can be inferred from the passage that historians have difficulty definitively pinpointing Viking historical events. The passage highlights the uncertainty around Leif Erikson's birth year, conflicting accounts of interactions with natives, and the lack of clarity regarding specific events in Viking history. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. There is no indication in the passage that the Vikings disliked exploring the New World; Leif Erikson's banishment did not directly lead to his exploration of Canada but rather his desire to spread Christianity and find new lands; and there is no mention of Leif Erikson not sharing his stories with the King of Norway.

4. Which term is most closely aligned with the definition of the term working man as it is defined in the following passage?

A. Plebeian
B. Viscount
C. Entrepreneur
D. Bourgeois

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Plebeian' as it represents the common people, which aligns closely with the definition of a 'working man.' 'Viscount' refers to a nobleman ranking above a baron but below an earl. 'Entrepreneur' is a person who organizes and operates a business, typically taking financial risks in the hope of profit. 'Bourgeois' relates to the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

5. Based on the information provided, what is the most logical reason for this?

A. There are more addresses ending with these numbers than with the other numbers.
B. All residences and businesses have addresses ending in these numbers, and they consume the most water.
C. The residents at these addresses are the most likely to consume more water.
D. The city is more concerned about water usage in the latter part of the week.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The town of Audley has implemented a water conservation plan with specific watering schedules based on addresses. The city has designated different days for watering based on the ending digits of addresses, suggesting a concern for regulating water usage throughout the week. Choosing option D as the correct answer aligns with the logical reason behind the designated watering schedule. Option A is incorrect as the distribution of addresses ending with specific numbers is not the central reason for the watering schedule. Option B is incorrect as it generalizes that all addresses ending in specific numbers consume the most water, which is not supported by the provided information. Option C is incorrect as it assumes that residents at specific addresses are the most likely to consume more water, which is not explicitly stated in the given extract.