Read the passage and answer the question below: "When the storm finally cleared, the small coastal town was left in disarray. Streets were flooded, trees were uprooted, and power lines dangled dangerously above the roads. Residents, though shaken, began to emerge from their homes, helping neighbors and checking on one another’s safety." Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

A powerful storm caused damage, and the community responded with mutual support.

A major hurricane struck and permanently displaced residents.

Storms like this happen often in coastal areas.

The residents of a coastal town ignored weather warnings.

Read the two brief excerpts below and answer the question: “Solar energy reduces dependence on fossil fuels and can significantly lower electricity bills.” Excerpt 2: “Installing solar panels involves high upfront costs and may not be effective in areas with limited sunlight.” Excerpt 1: Which statement best reflects the relationship between the two excerpts?

They present opposing views on the same topic.

Excerpt 2 disproves the claims in Excerpt 1.

They offer identical viewpoints.

Excerpt 1 is more scientific than Excerpt 2.

What is the atomic number of an element?

The number of protons in the nucleus

The number of electrons in the outer shell

The sum of protons and neutrons

The number of neutrons in the nucleus

Which of the following is a correctly written compound sentence?

I went to the store, and I bought milk.

I went to the store and I bought milk.

I went to the store I bought milk.

I went to the store, I bought milk.

Read the passage and answer the question below: "The desert fox, also known as the fennec fox, is a nocturnal mammal adapted to survive in the harsh Sahara climate. With its large ears, it dissipates heat efficiently and can hear prey moving underground. Its diet consists mostly of insects, small mammals, and plants. Though water is scarce in its environment, the desert fox is capable of surviving long periods without drinking by deriving moisture from its food." What is the main idea of the passage?

The desert fox has adapted to thrive in desert environments.

The desert fox eats only insects to survive in the Sahara.

The desert fox must drink water daily to survive.

The desert fox is endangered due to water shortages.

Select the correctly punctuated compound sentence.

I enjoy reading, and I like writing too.

I enjoy reading; and I like writing too.

I enjoy reading and I like writing too.

I enjoy reading, I like writing too.

ATI TEAS 7

Free TEAS 7 Practice Questions

10 sample questions for the ATI TEAS 7, with the correct answer and an explanation for each. No account needed. Try each one before you open the answer.

Sections covered on the exam: Reading, Mathematics, Science, English and Language Usage.

Question 1 · Reading
Read the passage and answer the question below:
"When the storm finally cleared, the small coastal town was left in disarray. Streets were flooded, trees were uprooted, and power lines dangled dangerously above the roads. Residents, though shaken, began to emerge from their homes, helping neighbors and checking on one another’s safety."
Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the passage?
- A.A major hurricane struck and permanently displaced residents.
- B.Storms like this happen often in coastal areas.
- C.The residents of a coastal town ignored weather warnings.
- D.A powerful storm caused damage, and the community responded with mutual support.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. A powerful storm caused damage, and the community responded with mutual support.
The passage emphasizes both the destruction caused by the storm and the community's cooperative response, which is best summarized in option D.
Question 2 · Reading
Read the two brief excerpts below and answer the question:
“Solar energy reduces dependence on fossil fuels and can significantly lower electricity bills.” Excerpt 2: “Installing solar panels involves high upfront costs and may not be effective in areas with limited sunlight.”
Excerpt 1:
Which statement best reflects the relationship between the two excerpts?
- A.They present opposing views on the same topic.
- B.Excerpt 2 disproves the claims in Excerpt 1.
- C.They offer identical viewpoints.
- D.Excerpt 1 is more scientific than Excerpt 2.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. They present opposing views on the same topic.
The excerpts show opposing perspectives: one emphasizes benefits, the other highlights limitations of solar energy.
Question 3 · Mathematics
A student ran 1.2 kilometers. How many meters did the student run?
- A.1,200 m
- B.0.12 m
- C.12,000 m
- D.120 m
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. 1,200 m
1 kilometer = 1,000 meters → 1.2×1,000=1,200 meters
Question 4 · Science
What is the atomic number of an element?
- A.The number of electrons in the outer shell
- B.The number of protons in the nucleus
- C.The sum of protons and neutrons
- D.The number of neutrons in the nucleus
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. The number of protons in the nucleus
The atomic number defines the element and equals the number of protons in its nucleus.
Question 5 · English and Language Usage
Which of the following is a correctly written compound sentence?
- A.I went to the store and I bought milk.
- B.I went to the store I bought milk.
- C.I went to the store, I bought milk.
- D.I went to the store, and I bought milk.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. I went to the store, and I bought milk.
A comma with a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, etc.) is used to properly join two independent clauses.
Question 6 · Reading
Read the passage and answer the question below:
"The desert fox, also known as the fennec fox, is a nocturnal mammal adapted to survive in the harsh Sahara climate. With its large ears, it dissipates heat efficiently and can hear prey moving underground. Its diet consists mostly of insects, small mammals, and plants. Though water is scarce in its environment, the desert fox is capable of surviving long periods without drinking by deriving moisture from its food."
What is the main idea of the passage?
- A.The desert fox eats only insects to survive in the Sahara.
- B.The desert fox must drink water daily to survive.
- C.The desert fox is endangered due to water shortages.
- D.The desert fox has adapted to thrive in desert environments.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. The desert fox has adapted to thrive in desert environments.
The passage focuses on the desert fox’s adaptations — large ears, nocturnal behavior, diet, and moisture from food — showing how it survives in the Sahara.
Question 7 · Reading
Refer to the chart below and answer the question:
City Community Gardens Avg. Stress Reduction (%)
City A 2 10%
City B 3 25%
City C 5 30%
Which city shows the strongest correlation between the number of gardens and stress reduction?
- A.City C
- B.City A
- C.City B
- D.All cities show the same trend
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. City C
City C has the most gardens and highest stress reduction, indicating a stronger correlation.
Question 8 · Mathematics
A triangle has a base of 10 cm and a height of 6 cm. What is its area?
- A.30 cm²
- B.50 cm²
- C.60 cm²
- D.40 cm²
Show answer and explanation
Answer: A. 30 cm²
Area of a triangle = ½ × base × height = ½ × 10 × 6 = 30 cm²
Question 9 · Science
Which element is a noble gas?
- A.Nitrogen
- B.Carbon
- C.Oxygen
- D.Helium
Show answer and explanation
Answer: D. Helium
Noble gases are found in Group 18 of the periodic table. Helium is inert and stable, with a full outer shell.
Question 10 · English and Language Usage
Select the correctly punctuated compound sentence.
- A.I enjoy reading; and I like writing too.
- B.I enjoy reading, and I like writing too.
- C.I enjoy reading and I like writing too.
- D.I enjoy reading, I like writing too.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: B. I enjoy reading, and I like writing too.
Two independent clauses joined with a comma and coordinating conjunction (“and”).

City	Community Gardens	Avg. Stress Reduction (%)
City A	2	10%
City B	3	25%
City C	5	30%

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