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The rain is tapping 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 rm tempted further by my furry friends They've taken o'er the mattress in a pile Oh, how I want to nestle in with them! But first, I know that I must work awhile I promise, bed, I will be back for you I surely nap before the day is through Which of following pieces of data supports a conclusion that the reader can draw from the passage?

A. In a qualitative research study, respondents reported they felt more satisfied with their lives when they were able to sleep in conditions and for a duration that was self-selected.

B. Productivity fell among workers who got less than 5 hours of sleep: conversely, workers with more than 8 hours of sleep demonstrated almost double productivity than their sleep- deprived peers.

C. Individuals who had multiple mammals as pets indicated they felt more satisfied when self-reporting on their happiness. Individuals who slept in the same room as their pets report even higher happiness levels.

D. As self-reported in a research survey, people who lived in locations that received more than 60 inches in average precipitation indicated better levels of rest and lower levels of anxiety.

Answer Explanation:

The passage mentions the temptation to nestle in with furry friends on the mattress, suggesting a positive association with having pets around.

Option C provides data supporting the idea that individuals with multiple mammals as pets, especially those sleeping in the same room, report higher happiness levels.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built 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 thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something. Alice hadn't seen the ghost, but what else could be making loud noises in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a little 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 dirt floor. Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that Alice 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 mortgage 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 calico 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. Because she did-or she would once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years.

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

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

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

    Answer Explanation

    This phrase injects a humorous and slightly ironic tone, suggesting that Alice will own the place in 30 years once she finishes paying her mortgage, adding a touch of lightheartedness to the otherwise fearful situation.

  • Q #2: Viele proposed that structures be made with locally made concrete mixed with water sources on the island. Residents of Manhattan Island find it easy to grow gardens due to the well-established water map. Central Park continues to flood, which Viele set out to prevent with his map. Builders must analyze potential sites for stability, which affects the building type and zoning options. Which of the following additional resources would validate the Information given in Viele's map?

    A. A map of the wetlands on Manhattan island used to observe migratory birds

    B. A map of the New York City transit system

    C. A map showing population density of New York City by borough in 1865 and 1965

    D. A map of Civil War battle sites in and around Manhattan

    Answer Explanation

    This map would provide additional information about the wetlands and water sources on Manhattan island, supporting Viele's proposal regarding locally made concrete mixed with water sources.

  • Q #3: Using the medication label above, which of the following dosing schedules should a person follow?

    A. 8 a.m. 10 a.m., 12 p.m. 4 p.m., 8 p.m.

    B. 7 a.m. 9 am, 3 p.m. 8 p.m.

    C. 9 am, 1 p.m. 7p.m. 9 p.m

    D. 6 am, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. 7 p.m.

    Answer Explanation

    The last choice adheres to the 4-8hrs duration between the dose.