which of the following statements based on the passage should be considered an opinion

ATI TEAS 7

TEAS Test Reading Questions

1. Which of the following statements based on the passage should be considered an opinion?

A. Julia’s boss asked her to help one of her coworkers with work.
B. Julia was late to work due to traffic.
C. It was irresponsible for Julia to leave work early.
D. Julia was tired because she’d been woken up early.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The statement 'It was irresponsible for Julia to leave work early' is an opinion because it reflects a judgment or evaluation of Julia's actions, rather than stating a fact. The other statements (A, B, D) provide factual information about events that occurred in the passage. Option A states a fact about Julia being asked by her boss; option B explains the reason for Julia being late; option D provides a reason for Julia feeling tired. These are not opinions but rather statements of events or circumstances.

2. In which chapter should she look for more information on herbal remedies to combat eczema?

A. Chapter 8
B. Chapter 10
C. Chapter 11
D. Chapter 12

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Eczema is a topical condition, so Chapter 12 (section D) would be the most appropriate place to look for information on herbal remedies to combat it. Chapter 8 focuses on herbs for adult needs, and while it may contain some relevant information, it is not specific to topical conditions like eczema. Chapters 10 and 11 cover respiratory and digestive conditions respectively, which are not relevant to treating eczema. Therefore, Chapter 12 is the best choice for Clothilde to find herbal remedies to combat eczema.

3. Follow these instructions in chronological order to transform the word into something new. What new word has been spelled?

A. TON
B. THIN
C. TIN
D. TAN

Correct answer: C

Rationale: To transform the word LOATHING into something new, we need to follow the instructions in chronological order, which is to remove letters. Starting with L-O-A-T-H-I-N-G, if we remove the letters in the order given, we are left with T-I-N, which spells the word 'TIN.' This makes choice C the correct answer. Choices A, B, and D do not follow the specific sequence of removing letters from the original word LOATHING, so they are incorrect.

4. Which choice correctly matches these samples with incompletely met criteria?

A. Sample 1's evidence is not sufficient; sample 2's evidence is not relevant; sample 3's evidence is not factual.
B. Sample 1's evidence is not factual; sample 2's evidence is not sufficient; sample 3's evidence is not relevant.
C. Sample 1's evidence is not relevant; sample 2's evidence is not factual; sample 3's evidence is not sufficient.
D. The evidence of samples 1 and 3 is insufficient; sample 2's evidence is factual but irrelevant.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C correctly matches the samples with incompletely met criteria. It states that sample 1's evidence is not relevant, sample 2's evidence is not factual, and sample 3's evidence is not sufficient. This aligns with the criteria mentioned, indicating a lack of relevance, factual accuracy, and sufficiency in each sample, respectively. Choices A, B, and D do not accurately match the samples with the given criteria, making them incorrect. In choice A, while sample 1's evidence is not sufficient, sample 2's evidence is not relevant, and sample 3's evidence is not factual, the order in which these aspects are mentioned is not aligned with the criteria provided. Choice B has the correct order but mismatches the criteria with the samples. Choice D incorrectly assesses the evidence of the samples, focusing on sufficiency and relevance but not aligning with the specified criteria for each sample.

5. According to the advertisement, which of the following is true?

A. Candidates must have three or more years of litigation experience
B. Candidates will have small caseloads
C. Candidates must be members of the California State Bar Association
D. The position is not currently available

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. This information is based on the advertisement's specific requirement that candidates must be members of the California Bar Association. The job description clearly states, 'Candidates must be members in Good Standing of the California Bar Association.' This indicates that a valid license to practice law in California is a mandatory qualification for the position advertised. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because there is no mention in the advertisement of candidates needing three or more years of litigation experience, having small caseloads, or the position not being currently available.