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Reading: Craft and Structure sits inside the Reading section of the TEAS 7. Our bank holds 142 verified items tagged to it, and the 4 below are a fixed sample so the page stays the same every time you open it. Each one shows the reasoning, not just the letter.

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Reading: Craft and Structure sample questions

Question 1

Passage: "The scientist's hypothesis was met with skepticism by her peers, who demanded more empirical evidence before accepting her claims."

In this context, "skepticism" most nearly means:

  1. A Agreement.
  2. B Doubt.
  3. C Surprise.
  4. D Enthusiasm.
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: B

Skepticism refers to a questioning or doubting attitude, which fits the peers demanding more evidence.

Why the other options are wrong:
A: Agreement is also opposite; they demanded evidence before agreeing.
C: Surprise might be a reaction, but the context emphasizes doubt, not sudden astonishment.
D: Enthusiasm is the opposite of skepticism; peers were not eager to accept the claims.

Question 2

The hospital's new policy requires all staff to complete a two-hour handwashing training annually. The announcement uses a step-by-step explanation of proper technique, ending with a note that compliance will be monitored. What is the primary purpose of this passage?

  1. A To persuade staff to use more soap
  2. B To entertain staff with a story about hygiene
  3. C To compare handwashing methods in different hospitals
  4. D To inform staff about a mandatory training
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: D

The passage directly states a new policy with training requirements, so its primary purpose is to inform. The step-by-step technique and monitoring note are details that support informing the staff.

Why the other options are wrong:
A: The passage does not aim to persuade; it simply informs about a required training.
B: The tone is informational, not entertaining, and there is no story.
C: There is no comparison with other hospitals; the passage is about this hospital's policy.

Question 3

In the experiment, the researchers observed that the compound exhibited a high degree of lability, meaning it readily underwent chemical change when exposed to light.

As used in the passage, "lability" most nearly means:

  1. A toxicity
  2. B reactivity
  3. C solubility
  4. D stability
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: B

The passage defines lability as readily undergoing chemical change, so reactivity is the closest synonym.

Why the other options are wrong:
A: Toxicity refers to harmfulness, not chemical change.
C: Solubility refers to ability to dissolve, not general chemical change.
D: Stability is the opposite of readily changing.

Question 4

Passage: "The old library stood silent, its dusty shelves holding stories of forgotten times. The creaking floorboards seemed to whisper secrets of the past."

What is the author's primary purpose in this passage?

  1. A To inform about library history.
  2. B To create a mood of nostalgia and mystery.
  3. C To describe the physical layout.
  4. D To persuade readers to visit libraries.
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: B

The descriptive language ("silent," "dusty," "whisper secrets") is intended to evoke a nostalgic and mysterious atmosphere, not to inform, persuade, or describe layout.

Why the other options are wrong:
A: The passage does not present historical facts or dates.
C: Only vague details about shelves and floorboards are given; no specific layout is described.
D: There is no call to action or persuasive language.

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