ATI TEAs study guide 1

The forrest was so dense that the sunlight barely touched the ground.

What is the author's main purpose in this sentence?

• To explain forrest biology

• To create a visual image.

• To persuade reforestation.

• To describe deforestation.

Answer explanation

The sentence paints a picture of the dense forrest, which is descriptive rather than explanatory or persuasive.

Summarize: Despite the rain, the soccer game continued, with players slipping and sliding on the wet field.

• The game was postponed due to rain.

• the players stopped playing because of the rain.

• the game continued in wet conditions

• the rain stopped before the game.

Answer explanation

This is the main idea without adding unnecessary detail or changing the meaning.

Which organizational pattern is used in a passage comparing two diets?

• chronological order

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

Answer explanation

comparing two diets involves noting similarities and differences.

If a recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of sugar for every 2 cups flour, what is the ratio of sugar to flour?

• 1:1

• 1:2

• 2:1

• 1:4

Answer explanation

The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon sugar for every 2 cups flour.

Which detail from a passage is explicit information?

• the narrator felt nervous before a speech

• the speech was delivered in front of 200 people

• the audience appeared confused

• the topic was challenging

Answer explanation

explicit means stated directly

A map showing the locations of shelters during a storm is an example of what type of informational text feature?

• caption

• diagram

• map

• table

Answer explanation

A map is a visual feature showing locations

what is the meaning of biased in the sentence:

The article provided a biased review of the movie.

• fair

• one-sided

• detailed

• accurate

Answer explanation

biased means presenting only one perspective

a paragraph lists steps for planting a garden in the order they must be done. which text structure is this?

• chronological

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

Answer explanation

steps in order follow a time or sequence structure

which interference can be made from:

the dog's tail wagged as the boy approached.

• the dog was aggressive

• the dog was happy to see the boy

• the dog was tired

• the dog was afraid

Answer explanation

wagging the tail in this context implies friendliness

in persuasive writing, which sentence is an opinion?

• the city park covers 50 acres

• the park is the best place for a picnic

• the park contains two playgrounds

• the park has a pond

Answer explanation

opinions express personal belief or preference