TEAS reading practice questions
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Ten free TEAS reading practice questions are below, answerable on this page. They cover the three areas ATI tests in reading: key ideas and details, craft and structure, and integration of knowledge and ideas. Each one comes with an explanation of why the right answer wins.
TEAS Reading
10 free TEAS reading questions
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TEAS Reading
Question 1 of 10
A study reports 45% improvement versus 3% in controls, but only 12 participants. Which inference is best?
Not quite. The answer is A
Key takeaway
When a passage gives a positive result plus a limitation, the best inference acknowledges both. Proof claims and total dismissal each ignore half of the evidence.
In "The spokesperson admitted the delay," what does "admitted" suggest compared with "explained"?
Not quite. The answer is C
Key takeaway
"Admitted" carries a connotation of reluctantly acknowledging fault, while "explained" is neutral. The two words do not have the same effect.
A narrator describes a ceremony, then recalls a map found last winter, then mentions a trip "tomorrow." What is the true event order?
Not quite. The answer is D
Key takeaway
The map was found the previous winter, the ceremony is the present reference point, and "tomorrow" is a flash-forward to a future trip. Narration order differs from event order here.
A passage states that hikers see storm clouds gathering ahead on their route. Which is the best-supported prediction?
Not quite. The answer is B
Key takeaway
The prediction follows the current pattern of gathering clouds and stays modest. The other options stretch the clue beyond its scope.
Clinic A visits rose from 40 to 52 and Clinic B visits from 60 to 72. Which comparison is correct?
Not quite. The answer is C
Key takeaway
Percentage change is the change divided by the original value, times 100%. Clinic A is 12 divided by 40, or 30%, and Clinic B is 12 divided by 60, or 20%. Equal raw changes do not mean equal percentage changes.
A survey shows 80 residents requested later library hours. A policy of two extra hours daily also assumes what?
Not quite. The answer is D
Key takeaway
The survey supports interest among respondents only. A daily policy additionally assumes the demand is representative, lasting and justified by cost.
A passage on Alzheimer's research uses phrases such as "no closer" and "failed approaches." What tone does this show?
Not quite. The answer is B
Key takeaway
Diction such as "no closer" and "failed approaches" shows the author's negative attitude toward the subject. Tone is the author's attitude, not the reader's reaction.
A passage uses the words similarly, however, on the other hand and whereas. Which structure does it most likely use?
Not quite. The answer is B
Key takeaway
These words show how two things are alike or different, which is compare and contrast. Chronological passages rely on time cues such as later or during.
A newspaper editorial about a council meeting is primary evidence for which purpose?
Not quite. The answer is A
Key takeaway
An editorial is secondary for what happened at the meeting but primary for studying the newspaper's own stance, showing that classification depends on the question.
A conclusion that claims a cause from timing alone is flawed because ________.
Not quite. The answer is A
Key takeaway
One event following another shows only sequence. Claiming causation needs stronger support, such as ruling out other changes that happened at the same time.
Breakdown
What the TEAS reading section covers
45 questions in 55 minutes, across 3 content areas.
- Key ideas and details
- Finding the main idea, summarizing, drawing inferences, following written directions and reading data from charts, maps and diagrams.
- Craft and structure
- Telling fact from opinion, spotting text structure from signal words, reading word choice, author's purpose and tone, and using text features.
- Integration of knowledge and ideas
- Making predictions, finding a theme, judging how well evidence supports a claim, and sorting primary from secondary sources.
Tips
How to score better on TEAS reading
- Answer from the passage, not from what you already know. The best inference is the one the text supports, not the one that sounds most true.
- Watch for absolute words such as always, never and proven. A careful conclusion usually carries a limit.
- Signal words give away structure: however and whereas point to compare and contrast, because and as a result to cause and effect.
FAQ
TEAS reading FAQ
How many questions are in the TEAS reading section?
45 questions in 55 minutes on TEAS 7. Some of the 45 are unscored pretest items, and you cannot tell which ones they are.
What is on the TEAS reading section?
Three areas: key ideas and details, craft and structure, and integration of knowledge and ideas. Expect short passages, directions, charts and maps rather than long essays.
How do I get better at TEAS reading?
Practise with explanations and read each one, including for questions you got right. Most misses come from answering beyond what the passage says, so train yourself to point at the line that proves your answer.
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Exam format as published for TEAS 7. Nursia is not affiliated with ATI Testing. Updated October 2026.
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