which of the following is something that the mongoose would eat

ATI TEAS 7

Reading TEAS Practice Test

1. What would a mongoose likely eat according to the food chain diagram?

A. Shrub
B. Aardvark
C. Vulture
D. Mouse

Correct answer: D

Rationale: According to the food chain diagram, mongooses are consumers that feed on smaller animals like mice, making choice D the correct answer. Shrub (choice A) is a plant and not a typical food for mongooses. Aardvark (choice B) is a large mammal that is not a primary food source for mongooses. Vulture (choice C) is a scavenger bird that typically feeds on carrion, not a preferred food for mongooses.

2. Which of the following sentences from the passage includes a fact?

A. With a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient.'
B. You can see the toll this stalking experience has had on her every twitch of her eye and clench of her jaw.'
C. The close-up shots feel claustrophobic like the perspective is skewed.'
D. This is a tense thrill ride that will not disappoint fans of Joy Taylor or this genre in general.'

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The sentence 'With a running time of 98 minutes, the pacing is quick and efficient' includes a fact, which is the running time of the movie. This statement provides a concrete, verifiable detail from the passage. Choice B describes a subjective observation about the character's behavior, not a fact. Choice C expresses an opinion about the visual effect of the close-up shots, not a factual detail. Choice D offers an opinion about the movie's appeal to fans of a specific genre, rather than presenting a fact from the passage.

3. Which of the following evidence from the passage supports the inference that providing nap rooms at work can improve employee productivity?

A. In the recent company-wide audits, many employees have reported fatigue at work.
B. According to a 2008 study, napping for 60 minutes helped improve verbal memory, motor skills, and perceptual learning better than caffeine.
C. Many successful companies have adopted the practice of work naps, in industries like tech, manufacturing - even NASA!
D. Starting today, we will be providing a designated nap room in each office building near the gym and cafeteria to help employees take care of their bodies and minds, so they can be happier, healthier, and more productive.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because the evidence from the 2008 study mentioned in the passage supports the inference that napping for 60 minutes can improve verbal memory, motor skills, and perceptual learning better than caffeine. This indicates that providing nap rooms at work can lead to improved productivity by enhancing cognitive functions. Choice A talks about the fatigue reported by employees but does not directly link it to productivity improvement. Choice C mentions that many successful companies have adopted the practice of work naps but does not specifically tie it to productivity enhancement. Choice D states the intention to provide nap rooms for employees but does not provide direct evidence of productivity improvement.

4. Which of the following most logically completes the passage?

A. A war between the world powers was extremely likely.
B. World War I never would have happened.
C. England, France, and Russia would have started the war.
D. Austria would have started the war.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The passage indicates that the world powers were already in a combustible situation due to complicated military alliances, making war extremely likely even without the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Choice B is incorrect because the passage does not suggest that World War I would never have happened. Choice C is incorrect as it specifically names the countries that would have started the war, which is not supported by the passage. Choice D is also incorrect as the passage does not solely attribute the war's start to Austria.

5. Based on the pattern in the headings, which of the following is a reasonable heading to insert in the blank spot?

A. Gray Tree Frog
B. Tropical Frogs
C. Newts
D. Spadefoot Toads

Correct answer: A

Rationale: By observing the headings provided in the extract, we can see that they are sorted alphabetically starting from 'Gray Tree Frog.' Following this alphabetical order, the next heading to be inserted in the blank spot would also come alphabetically next, which is 'Gray Tree Frog.' Choices B, C, and D do not follow the alphabetical pattern established by the existing headings and are therefore incorrect.