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An Ode to Nas The rain is sapping footsteps on the roof  It sounds a lovely dance inside my head This peaceful aura only serves as proof That I should dodge my work to lie in bed   The pillows pull me in with their behest A trap that I do not want to escape The blankets form a most enticing nest They wrap me in a shroud that won't undrape   I'm tempted further by my furry friends They've taken er the mattress in a pile Oh, how want to nestle in with them! But first, I know that must work awhile I promise, bed, I will be back for you I’ll surely nap before the day is through   Which of the following pairs of words from the text is relevant information to pass onto an untrator who is creating art related to the poem for publication?

A. Dance, tempted

B. Aura, roof

C. Footsteps, enticing

D. Shroud, nest

Answer Explanation:

D. The relevant pair of words from the text to pass on to an illustrator creating art related to the poem for publication is "Shroud, nest." These words evoke the imagery of being wrapped in blankets, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere that an illustrator might want to capture in the artwork.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: The clues in the sentence were so helpful, the reader was able to fathom the meaning of the word beyond a shadow of a doubt. Which of the following is a synonym for “fathom” as used in the sentence above?

    A. Ascertain

    B. Pronounce

    C. Sound

    D. Consider

    Answer Explanation

    A. The synonym of "fathom" is "Ascertain." In this context, "fathom" means to understand or comprehend, and "ascertain" carries a similar meaning.

  • Q #2: Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a lele bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse but in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thum crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crash the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What she was sure, but the ghost would do something Alice had seen the ghost, but what he could be making loud noise in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was aher buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a de put off. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a diet for Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that Ace stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place. Because she did-or she would, once she finished paying her morgage in 30 years. Alice took a deep breath and yanked the door open. She marched down the stairs, only to stop abruptly at the bottom. Because she was face to face with not a ghost at all it was a calice-cat one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basement   Which of the following phrases from the passage added humor to an otherwise fearful mood?

    A. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room

    B. All of the floors and doors were original the doors even had skeleton key locks

    C. She’d gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going was going to break through the door and do something horrible

    D. Because she did- or she would once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years

    Answer Explanation

    D.  The phrase "Because she did - or she would, once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years" added humor to an otherwise fearful mood. This phrase injects a humorous element by highlighting the long time it would take for Alice to truly own the house, contrasting the seriousness of confronting the ghost with a lighthearted reference to her mortgage.

  • Q #3: Sales Associate Position Salary: $15 to $18 per hour Shift and Schedule: Weekdays, Evenings Weekends About Us: Button Land is the number one destination for buttons We are dedicated to providing any button our customers could needing addition to utility buttons, we stock a variety of antique and vintage buttons. Our team is passionate about helping our customers find the perfect button. Qualifications: Previous sales and customer service experience preferred but will consider candidates without this experience who have a passion for buttons. Candidates must have strong communication, time management, and social skills. All candidates must be willing to work weekends.   Which of the following could a reader conclude in true based on the information in the passage?

    A. An applicant should have a passion for buttons and rippers.

    B. An applicant will not be hired without previous experience in sales

    C. The successful applicant should have open availability.

    D. The successful applicant would not be asked to work weekends

    Answer Explanation

    C. Based on the information in the passage, a reader could conclude that "The successful applicant should have open availability." This is supported by the statement that "All candidates must be willing to work weekends," indicating that candidates should be available for weekend shifts.