ATI TEAS 7 READING (KNOWLEDGE
AND IDEAS GUIDE) EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Reading - Answer-Evidence from TEXT to make PREDICTIONS, INFERENCES, and
CONCLUSIONS
Effective evidence should be - Answer-* Believable
* Relevant
* Specific
Find the Claim the author is trying to make; evidence. Look for words like - Answer-
According to
For example
In conclusion
In order to make predictions, you must understand the events that have already taken
place - Answer-* identify the main idea and supporting details
Conclusion - Answer-A summary based on evidence or facts. Identifying the main idea
and supporting details
Theme - Answer-Central idea or a message of a text that the author is trying to
communicate. It's going to be stated or applied
How to identify a Theme - Answer-Narration: The way the story is told
Setting: The time and place
Characters: People or animals
Dialogue: Conversations between the characters
Plot: Sequence of events that take place
How do I find the similarities and difference within a theme? - Answer-Perseverance,
compassion.
Claim - Answer-The main argument that the author is trying to make
Counterclaim - Answer-Argument that goes against the claim
Three steps for Evaluating an Argument - Answer-1. Identify the author's topic
2. Ask yourself about the claim or opinion being expressed on the topic
3. Ensure that the author also addresses counterclaims for the topic
Evaluate an Argument : Source - Answer-Person, book, article, or website
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