2024 TEAS Reading Practice Tests & Free Samples

The ATI TEAS Reading Test is also called the TEAS Reading Comprehension Test. This section assesses reading comprehension skills; attention to detail; and the ability to read, analyze, and make your answer choice in an efficient and organized manner.

The TEAS Reading Test consists of various types of questions. This section requires thorough preparation so you can become comfortable quickly digesting long passages and answering the questions that follow. There are several different question types covered on the test. Learn how to improve your question-solving techniques, and familiarize yourself with the TEAS Reading Test’s style.

You will have 55 minutes to answer the 45 items on the Reading section. The ATI TEAS Reading section is comprised of three topics:

Key Ideas and Details (15 items, 38% of the Reading section)
Craft & Structure (9 items, 24% of the Reading section)
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas (15 items, 38% of the Reading section)
An additional 6 questions are included as pretest items

At face value, these topics can seem overwhelming and confusing. However, at the most basic level, you are being tested on your ability to read and comprehend certain elements of a passage and the effect of those elements.

The following two questions are examples of questions that are likely to appear as question types on the Reading section of your ATI TEAS Test:

TEAS Reading Sample Question 1

She has very set ideas about how parents should behave.
Which of the following dictionary definitions is most appropriate for "set" as used in the sentence above?

A. A collection or group of multiple parts that serve a purpose together

B. Fixes or firmly settled

C. The or action of setting

D. Being in readiness, prepared

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The correct answer is (B).

The word "set" has several meanings, and it can be inferred which one is relevant using the context provided in the sentence.
You need to check which answer choice both fits the general notion conveyed in the sentence and corresponds well with its structure.

If answer (B) is placed in the sentence, it states that the woman has firm (or fixed) ideas as to how parents should behave. This sentence makes sense and therefore is the correct answer.

Answer choices (A) and (C) are incorrect because they are both nouns. Note that the word "very" indicates that the next word should be an adjective or an adverb. Therefore, both can be eliminated without examining whether their meanings fit the context.

Answer (D) is incorrect because saying the woman has well-prepared ideas is not logical.

Solving tip:
There are two ways to tackle this sort of question:

1.

Read the sentence.
Figure out the appropriate definition.
Look for an answer choice that states your anticipated answer.
If such an answer exists, choose it. If not, check the answer choices one by one and choose the one that fits best.

Read the sentence.
Place each answer choice in the sentence.
Choose the answer that fits best.

Although the first method might seem longer (especially if your anticipated answer does not appear among the answer choices), sometimes it is the better option, since some answer choices are designed to distract you from the correct answer. Anticipating the correct answer might help you avoid these traps.

TEAS Reading Sample Question 2

Which of the following sources will be most helpful for two friends who wish to travel via the old European trade routes?

A. GPS

B. Google maps

C. Historical road atlas

D. Newspaper archives

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The correct answer is (C).

Since the two friends are looking for travel routes, you can eliminate answer (D) which doe not offer any help and is, therefore, irrelevant.

Both GPS and Google maps are great traveling tools; however, they provide up-to-date route information, while the two friends are interested in historical routes, which might have changed over the years.

Therefore, the most appropriate source for their mission would be an historical road atlas.

TEAS Reading Sample Question 3

"The patient is displaying symptoms typical of dermatofibroma."

If you did not know the exact meaning of the underlined word, which of the following would be the best source to look for it?

A. Internal Medicine: The Complete Vocabulary

B. The Ultimate Glossary for Skin Care Physicians

C. Skin Allergies: A Guide

D. The General Medical Dictionary

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The correct answer is (B).

Answer (B) is correct because the word begins with the root "derm-," indicating a condition related to skin. If you do not remember all the roots, think of what the root of the word reminds you of. In this case, the word dermatologist comes to mind, which means "a doctor specializing in skin diseases." If you do not know the exact meaning of the word dermatofibroma, you would do well to consult a comprehensive source on skin.

Answer (A) is incorrect because since the word begins with the root "derm-," it is related to the skin and not internal organs.

Answer (C) is incorrect because if one does not know the exact meaning of the word, it would be better to turn to a general source on skin, rather than a specific one, which may not contain the needed information.

Answer (D) is incorrect because there is a more suitable option on the list, which deals with skin-related terms.

TEAS Reading Sample Question 4

The diagram below shows part of the floor plan for a building. Which of the following room size measurements is within the range of room sizes used in the floor plan?

A. 15m2

B. 30m2

C. 85m2

D. 110m2

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The correct answer is (C)

The smallest room size used in the floor plan is 40 m2 (shower room) and the largest room size used is 105 m2 (gymnasium). The only room size measurement within that range is 85m2.

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Can you read a passage and quickly get a firm and clear grasp of what is happening in it? This skill can be broken down into various steps, all of which can be learned and practiced.

Can you analyze the content?
Can you identify and apply key ideas and details?
Can you make a solid judgment of the author’s style and intention?
Can you identify the author’s craft and recognize the elements of the text’s structure?
Can you combine your analysis with your understanding of the key ideas and the author’s craft?

All these abilities present a clearer picture of the message that the text is trying to convey, thus enabling you to reach your answer much quicker. Focus your TEAS test prep on improving these skills. Mastering these reading comprehension techniques will not only enhance your understanding of complex passages but also significantly boost your TEAS scores in the reading section.

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