on what point would the authors of both passages agree

ATI TEAS 7

Reading TEAS Practice Test

1. On what point would the authors of both passages agree?

A. Fairy tales have a common origin.
B. The same fairy tale may develop independently in different cultures.
C. There are often common elements in fairy tales from various cultures.
D. Fairy tales depict basic human fears.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Both authors in the passages agree that fairy tales, despite originating from different cultures, often contain similar elements such as magical occurrences, mythical creatures, and fundamental human desires and fears. This suggests that there are frequent common elements found in fairy tales across different cultures. Choice A is incorrect because the authors do not specifically mention a single common origin for all fairy tales. Choice B is incorrect as the passages emphasize that similar versions of fairy tales can be found in various cultures, rather than developing independently. Choice D is incorrect as while one passage discusses how fairy tales capture basic human fears, the other passage focuses on a broader spectrum of common elements beyond fears.

2. Which of the following would be a primary source for an article on the Battle of Gettysburg?

A. a letter written by a local farmer who witnessed the battle
B. a documentary about the battle produced by a local TV station
C. a novelization of the battle written by the great-grandson of a Union soldier
D. a history textbook for a college-level course in American history

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A letter written by a local farmer who witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg would be a primary source as it provides direct firsthand accounts and observations from someone who was present during the event. This source would offer valuable insights and perspectives for an article on the Battle of Gettysburg. Choice B, a documentary produced by a local TV station, is a secondary source as it interprets and presents information about the battle rather than providing direct firsthand accounts. Choice C, a novelization of the battle written by the great-grandson of a Union soldier, is also a secondary source as it involves interpretation and creative storytelling rather than direct eyewitness information. Choice D, a history textbook for a college-level course in American history, is a tertiary source that compiles information from various primary and secondary sources rather than presenting original firsthand accounts.

3. What is the author’s tone in the passage?

A. The author’s tone is optimistic.
B. The author’s tone is pessimistic.
C. The author’s tone is matter-of-fact.
D. The author’s tone is angry.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The author's tone in the passage is matter-of-fact. The text provides practical suggestions and advice in a straightforward manner, focusing on actions without expressing emotions or bias. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because the author does not show signs of being optimistic, pessimistic, or angry; instead, the author presents information objectively and neutrally.

4. What is the first thing the instructions say to do to get the young girl to sleep?

A. Give her a stuffed animal.
B. Read her a couple of books.
C. Rock her in her chair.
D. Play music in her room.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Read her a couple of books.' The instructions in the extract clearly state that the first thing to do to get the young girl to sleep is to read her a couple of books. This helps her settle down for sleep. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because giving her a stuffed animal, rocking her in her chair, or playing music in her room are mentioned in the instructions but not as the first step to get her to sleep.

5. What is the definition of the word haunt in the following passage?

A. To levitate
B. To constantly visit
C. To terrorize
D. To daunt

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this context, 'haunt' means to constantly visit a place. Mr. Utterson is repeatedly going over the details of the situation in his mind, engaging with the problem persistently, as seen in the passage. The word does not imply levitation, terrorizing, or daunting in this context, making choices A, C, and D incorrect.