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Reading: Integration of Ideas sits inside the Reading section of the TEAS 7. Our bank holds 98 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: Integration of Ideas sample questions

Question 1

The city council's approval of the new high-rise development has been met with mixed reactions. Supporters cite economic growth and increased housing, while opponents decry the loss of historic buildings and neighborhood character. The council's decision, though controversial, reflects a pragmatic approach to urban expansion.

What can be inferred about the author's attitude toward the development?

  1. A Neutral but acknowledging pragmatism
  2. B Enthusiastically supportive
  3. C Critical of the council's decision
  4. D Strongly opposed
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A

The author presents both sides and calls the decision 'pragmatic,' indicating a neutral tone that acknowledges the reasoning behind the approval.

Why the other options are wrong:
B: The author does not express enthusiasm; they note controversy.
C: The author is not critical; they describe the decision as pragmatic.
D: The author does not express opposition; they present both views.

Question 2

A study followed 200 patients who underwent knee replacement surgery. Half received standard physical therapy, while the other half received an enhanced program that included neuromuscular electrical stimulation. After six months, the enhanced group had 20% greater quadriceps strength and reported less pain. The researchers concluded that adding electrical stimulation to therapy improves outcomes. Which statement best describes the relationship between the enhanced program and patient outcomes?

  1. A Standard therapy was more effective than the enhanced program.
  2. B Patients who had more pain chose the enhanced program.
  3. C The enhanced program caused greater strength and less pain.
  4. D The study did not show a clear relationship.
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: C

The passage states the enhanced group had better outcomes and the researchers concluded the program improves outcomes, implying a causal relationship. The study design supports this inference.

Why the other options are wrong:
A: The data show the enhanced program was more effective, not standard therapy.
B: This reverses cause and effect; the program was assigned, not chosen based on pain.
D: The study showed a clear difference in outcomes.

Question 3

Two studies examined the effects of sleep on memory. Study A found that participants who slept after learning a list of words recalled 20% more than those who stayed awake. Study B found that napping for 90 minutes improved recall of motor skills by 15%, but had no effect on verbal memory. Both studies agree that sleep consolidates memory, but they differ on which types of memory benefit most.

Which statement best integrates the findings of both studies?

  1. A Sleep aids memory consolidation, but the effect varies by memory type.
  2. B Sleep benefits verbal memory more than motor memory.
  3. C Sleep improves all types of memory equally.
  4. D Napping is more effective than full-night sleep for memory.
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Correct answer: A

Both studies found that sleep strengthens memory, but Study A showed a verbal benefit while Study B showed a motor benefit with no verbal effect. So sleep aids consolidation, but the effect depends on the type of memory.

Why the other options are wrong:
B: Study B found a motor gain and no verbal gain, so the two studies do not support verbal memory benefiting more.
C: Study B's finding of no effect on verbal memory rules out equal improvement for all memory types.
D: Neither study compared a nap with a full night of sleep, so this comparison is unsupported.

Question 4

Read the passage: 'Hand hygiene is the single most important measure to prevent healthcare-associated infections. Despite widespread knowledge of this fact, compliance rates among healthcare workers remain suboptimal. Recent studies show that reminders and feedback can improve adherence, but many hospitals still lack systematic programs. It is time for healthcare facilities to implement mandatory hand hygiene protocols with regular audits to ensure patient safety.' What is the author's primary purpose?

  1. A To argue for stricter enforcement of hand hygiene protocols
  2. B To describe the proper technique for hand washing
  3. C To explain the history of hand hygiene guidelines
  4. D To persuade readers to wash their hands more frequently
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A

The author uses persuasive language ('It is time for...') and presents evidence of low compliance to advocate for mandatory protocols and audits, indicating a purpose of arguing for stricter enforcement.

Why the other options are wrong:
B: The passage does not describe the steps or technique of hand washing.
C: The passage does not discuss the historical development of hand hygiene guidelines.
D: While the passage promotes hand hygiene, the focus is on system-level enforcement rather than individual behavior change.

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