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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. Idle

B. Slow

C. Considerate

D. Meticulous

Answer Explanation:

Tommy is shown to be careful and precise in his actions, such as cleaning his boots and changing his clothes in a specific routine.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: On February 2 of each year, the United States observes the unusual holiday of Groundhog Day, a day of hope that winter is over and spring is beginning. This tradition has been officially observed in the US since the 1800s, and is believed to have developed from European folk traditions in which a bear, fox, badger, or even hedgehog would serve as the symbolic meteorologist. Although other cultures and towns observe Groundhog Day (or something similar), the town of Punksutawney, Pennsylvania takes special pride in being home to the one true forecasting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. At the turn of the twentieth century, townspeople formed the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to perpetuate the joyful rituals and events surrounding Groundhog Day. Over the years, these events have come to include a scavenger hunt, a talent show, and a ball Legend has it that on Groundhog Day the official weather forecasting groundhog awakens from hibernation and comes out of his burrow to look for his shadow. If he sees his shadow, six more weeks of winter are to come, and Punxsutawney Phill goes back to bed. However, if he does not see his shadow, Punxsutawney Phil takes this as a sign that spring has arrived, and he remains above ground. Of course, common sense tells us that February 2 is too early for spring to begin, and that while animals may be attuned to various elements of nature from which humans might learn, they are unlikely to act on their impincts based on a schedule set by a Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, a visit to Pennsylvania to see Punksutawney Phil and all of the fun he inspires each year might just provide the touch of hope needed to reach the end of winter   Which of the following pairs of search terms entered into a search engine with the phrase "Groundhog Day" is likely to produce information about the origin of Groundhog Day?

    A. Weather and farming

    B. History and folklore

    C. Habitat and diet

    D. Holiday and festivities

    Answer Explanation

    These terms are relevant to uncovering historical information about the development of Groundhog Day as a holiday and its folklore origins.

  • Q #2: What is all this talk of cicadas lately in the United States? You might be wondering why the media has featured it, but in fact, the discussion about cicadas has emerged about as predictably as the cicadas themselves from their underground refuge. Let's get oriented with some background on cicadas. What is a cicada? A typical definition will at least tell you that the cicada is a large, loud insect with long transparent wings, mostly found in warm countries. A more detailed response might also inform you that cicadas have short antennae and wide-set eyes that jut out, with delicate, translucent wings and that not only is the cicada loud, but few creatures make a louder sound. In fact, it is male cicadas that are the noisy ones, to the tune of 80 to 100 decibels, which is like the roar of a loud engine. This is because male cicadas make a strident, high buzzing by vibrating two membranes on its abdomen called tymbals, effectively turning its body into a kind of echo chamber or drum, Female cicadas cannot replicate the buzzing, though they respond with a clicking sound when they are ready to mate. Although there are several species of cicada, mating typically takes place in trees whereafter the female deposits the eggs into the bark. Wher the eggs hatch, the larval cicadas, called nymphs, drop to the ground and burrow. They then live as nymphs for most of their lives over 6 feet underground, with both male and female cicadas dying within weeks of their emergence from the soil. This is particularly true for North American cicadas, especially the Magicicodo, or periodical cicadas, which regularly emerge in intervals of 13 or 17 years, depending on the species and the location. This is why talk of cicadas in the media is as predictable as their emergence in the US. Which of the following events happens first after the male cicada calls to the female cicada, according to the passage?

    A. The female deposits the eggs.

    B. Nymphs drop to the ground.

    C. The male and female mate in the trees.

    D. The female makes a clicking sound

    Answer Explanation

    The male and female mate in the trees.

    This occurs after the male cicada produces a strident, high buzzing to attract the female cicada.

  • 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. Help

    B. Gratitude

    C. Songs

    D. Praises

    Answer Explanation

    Praises