TEAS Prep reading

Question 1

Sequential Ordered Words

Answer 1

First, Second, Third.

Fallowing a set order.

Question 2

Chronological Ordered Words

Answer 2

Adverbs; One day, since, when, often,

Events in an order in which they happen and requires a time element.

Question 3

Anedcote

Answer 3

A short story that illustrates a concept but is not the main idea.

Question 4

Expository

Answer 4

Informs, explains, or tells how to.
Only uses facts and examples.
Uses logical order (step by step, least to most important…etc)

Question 5

Cause and Effect

Answer 5

Cause is WHY something happens.
Effect is WHAT happened.
-due to, consequently, as a result…

Question 6

Fact vs. Opinion

Answer 6

Fact: can be proven true or false.
Opinion: Used to mislead or persuade a reader.

Question 7

Stereotype vs Bias

Answer 7

Stereotypes: writer uses general statements. Writer might have facts based upon researched biases and falsely supported assumptions
Bias: Writer uses emotionally charged word choice and figurative language. Lacks validations.

Question 8

Primary Sources

Answer 8

Artifacts, letters, recordings, images and other media that have not been altered from their original state.
If the source itself is the only thing separating the reader from its creator.

Question 9

Secondary Source

Answer 9

Secondhand account of events.

Question 10

Tertiary Source

Answer 10

A compilation of primary and secondary sources.