which of the following sentences distracts the reader from the main focus of the passage

ATI TEAS 7

TEAS Reading Questions

1. Which of the following sentences distracts the reader from the main focus of the passage?

A. Malory's work, which is believed to be largely a translation of older French stories, was written in prose style.
B. Instead of embracing the romance angle, however, Malory focused more on the moral elements within these stories.
C. In Tennyson's work, Arthur chooses to forgive Guinevere, and she chooses to spend the rest of her days doing good works in a convent.
D. Charles Dickens is remembered for doing the same thing in his novels about the abuses of lower-class children in Victorian England.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The focus of the passage is on Malory and Tennyson and their interpretations of the Arthurian legends. The mention of Charles Dickens in choice D is irrelevant and distracts the reader from the main discussion. While the other choices discuss Malory's prose style, his focus on moral elements, and Tennyson's approach to the Arthurian stories, choice D brings in a comparison to Charles Dickens and his novels about lower-class children in Victorian England. This mention of Dickens does not directly relate to the main theme of the passage, making it the correct answer as the distracting sentence.

2. Julie Walker-Mayfield plans to register for fall classes at Chatham College. She works during the day and doesn't get off work until 5:30 PM. She also has no internet access at work and will have to register for classes once she gets home. Taking into account her personal schedule and the registration schedule provided by the college, when will she be able to go online to enter the registration system and select her classes?

A. Monday, 10 AM-12 PM
B. Monday, 5-7 PM
C. Tuesday, 5-7 PM
D. Tuesday, 8-10 PM

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Julie Walker-Mayfield doesn't get off work until 5:30 PM, so she won't be able to register for classes until she gets home. Considering she needs time to unwind after work and settle in, the earliest and most suitable time for her to enter the registration system and select her classes is Tuesday, 5-7 PM. Choice A is incorrect as it falls on Monday, and she gets off work at 5:30 PM. Choices B and D are also incorrect as she needs time to settle in after work before going online to register.

3. What can one infer about the meaning of the word 'Juggernaut' from the author's use of it in the passage?

A. It is an apparition that appears at daybreak.
B. It scares children.
C. It is associated with space travel.
D. Mr. Utterson finds it soothing.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B. Juggernaut is used to describe something that is powerful and overwhelming, instilling fear. In the passage, Mr. Utterson's mind is toiling and besieged by questions, engaging his imagination and leaving him restless in the darkness of the night. This conveys a sense of fear and being overwhelmed, aligning with the meaning of 'Juggernaut.' Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not relate to the context provided in the passage. The passage does not mention any apparition appearing at daybreak, association with space travel, or Mr. Utterson finding it soothing.

4. Which of the following words, as used in the timeline, indicates the chronology of events in Barton's life?

A. Front
B. First
C. After
D. Through

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'After' is used to indicate that one event happened following another in time. In the context of a timeline, 'After' signifies the sequence of events, showing what occurred subsequent to a particular point in time. In the provided extract, events unfold in a specific order, with each event happening 'after' the previous one. Choices A, B, and D do not inherently convey the idea of chronological order and are not suitable for indicating the sequence of events in a timeline.

5. Based on the information given, what is spelunking?

A. exploring inside a cave
B. an outdoor adventure
C. walking with a double stroller
D. a hot, summer day

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The passage describes spelunking as 'hit the road towards it as soon as you can' and 'discover the wonders of the cool, dark earth even while it is weltering hot in the outside world.' This indicates that spelunking involves exploring inside a cave, making option A, 'exploring inside a cave,' the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the description of spelunking provided in the passage.