TEAS 7 Reading Practice Questions
TEAS reading tests how well you understand short passages, charts and everyday documents. Try these free sample questions.
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Take the free TEAS starting checkWhat to know
- The Reading section has 45 questions and comes first on test day.
- Questions cover main idea, details, inference, author's purpose, text structure and using sources like labels and charts.
Free sample questions
Pick an answer in your head, then open the explanation.
1. Passage: "Drinking enough water helps regulate body temperature, cushions joints and supports digestion. Many people do not notice mild dehydration until they feel tired." What is the main idea?
- A. Tiredness is caused by digestion
- B. Water supports several important body functions
- C. Joints need cushioning
- D. Most people drink too much water
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Answer: B. Water supports several important body functions
The passage lists several ways water helps the body; the other choices are single details or not stated.
2. Passage: "Maria grabbed her umbrella and boots before leaving the house." What can you infer?
- A. Maria is going to the beach
- B. It is raining or likely to rain
- C. Maria lost her shoes
- D. It is very hot outside
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Answer: B. It is raining or likely to rain
An umbrella and boots suggest wet weather, even though the passage doesn't say so directly.
3. A brochure explains the steps to sign up for a flu shot clinic. What is its main purpose?
- A. To entertain
- B. To persuade readers to avoid shots
- C. To inform readers how to sign up
- D. To tell a personal story
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Answer: C. To inform readers how to sign up
Step-by-step instructions are written to inform.
Study tips
- Read the question first so you know what to look for in the passage.
- For main-idea questions, pick the answer that covers the whole passage, not just one detail.
- Watch for opinion words like "best", "should" and "unfortunately" to spot the author's point of view.
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