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Tommy pulled off his boots, carefully using the brush he kept on the porch to clean the mud off of them. When he came inside, he followed his daily ritual of climbing the stairs to the laundry room and carefully removing his coveralls. As he did every day, he changed into the clean white T-shirt and lounge pants that he'd left sitting next to the washing machine. Based on the passage, which of the following words describes Tommy?

A. Slow

B. Idle

C. Considerate

D. Meticulous

Answer Explanation:

The word that describes Tommy based on the passage is "meticulous." The passage describes how Tommy carefully cleans his boots, follows a daily ritual for changing his clothes, and leaves clean clothes ready next to the washing machine, all of which suggest a meticulous and careful nature.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Dear Aunt Suzanne, I have a few minutes before I get on the bus from Galway back to Dublin and wanted to tell you how my class trip to Ireland is going. We just spent 2 days on Inis Mor, the largest of the Aran Islands, which are just off the central west coast of Ireland. We took a ferry from Galway, a ride that takes about an hour and was quite gray and stormy. For an island that is only about 12 square miles, there is a lot to do and see on Inis Mor! After eating steak and vegetable stew and brown bread with butter, we went to the sweater market, where all kinds of woolen products were sold. The Aran Islands are known for their wool because sheep thrive here and generations have used woolen sweaters and hats to survive long cold days of fishing on the open sea. In fact, I learned that each family or clan has its own signature knitting pattern and some are able to tell which family someone belongs to by the pattern of their sweater! The Healy pattern is an interesting combination of twists and braids, and I found you a birthday souvenir with a beautiful example The next day, we rented bicycles and toured the island. We saw ancient ruins, a prehistoric hill fort, and a white sand beach. We also climbed down to a mysterious rock formation known as The Worm Hole" a rectangular hole in a stone shore that fills with thrashing waves and looks like it houses a terrible serpent (see attached photo). The Worm Hole was difficult to find, and when we stopped someone for directions, she only Spoke Gaelic Sometimes this island seems stuck in an earlier time. Which of the following words used in the passage indicates Eva's opinion?

    A. Ancient

    B. Gray

    C. Prehistoric

    D. Stuck

    Answer Explanation

    The word "stuck" in the phrase "stuck in an earlier time" indicates Eva's opinion. It suggests that she feels the island is somewhat outdated or hasn't progressed in the same way as modern places, conveying her perspective on the island's cultural and temporal characteristics. The other words (ancient, gray, prehistoric) describe the island's features or conditions but don't convey Eva's opinion directly.

  • Q #2: Gold is a widely known metal, often used for making jewelry. Pure gold is called 24-carat gold, but there is also 14-carat gold. Because gold is a soft metal, it is sometimes combined with another metal to harden it, such as copper. Fourteen-carat gold is named as such because 14 out of the 24 carats, approximately 60%, is gold and the remaining 10 carats, or 40%, is some other metal. Which of the following is the purpose of the passage above?

    A. To analyze

    B. To inform

    C. To compare

    D. To recommend

    Answer Explanation

    The purpose of the passage is to inform the reader about gold, its purity levels (24-carat and 14-carat), and how it is combined with other metals to create jewelry.

  • Q #3: The athlete enjoyed the accolades of her teammates when she scored the winning goal. Which of the following words is the best synonym for the word "accolades" in the sentence above?

    A. Songs

    B. Gratitude

    C. Praises

    D. Help

    Answer Explanation

    The best synonym for the word "accolades" in the sentence is "praises." Accolades refer to expressions of approval, admiration, or recognition, which aligns with the concept of praises.