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Which of following pieces of data supports a conclusion that the reader can draw from the passage?

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

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

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

D. 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.

Answer Explanation:

D. The piece of data that supports a conclusion that the reader can draw from the passage is: "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." This data supports the conclusion that the amount of sleep significantly affects productivity, with more than 8 hours of sleep resulting in higher productivity compared to less than 5 hours.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: 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   What of following explains the effect that word choice has on the meaning of the passage?

    A. The author selects negative words like "rap" and "escape to demonstrate that sleeping is a challenge

    B. The author selects contrasting words like "peaceful" and "dodge"

    C. The author selects rhyming words like "pile" and "awhile” create a lyrical moment in an informative writing

    D. The author selects threatening words like "Tempted and “undrape” form on the dangers present

    Answer Explanation

    B. The effect of word choice in the passage is explained by: "The author selects contrasting words like 'peaceful' and 'dodge'." The contrast between the peaceful aura and the idea of dodging work creates a sense of temptation and inner conflict in the passage. It highlights the desire for rest and relaxation while having responsibilities to attend to.

  • 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 would be relevant evidence to conclude the basement has a ghost?

    A. The previous owners said they had experienced supernatural

    B. Aloe's horoscope said that she would have an unexpected

    C. There were cobwebs in the corner of stairs leading to the

    D. The county cemetery is a mile from Aloe's house

    Answer Explanation

    A. The relevant evidence to conclude the basement has a ghost would be "The previous owners said they had experienced supernatural." This statement suggests that the previous owners of the house have experienced supernatural occurrences, which could be related to the presence of a ghost in the basement.

  • Q #3: 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 time frames is a gap in the sequence conveyed in the passage?

    A. From when she bought the house unseen until she saw the jars in the basement

    B. From when she opened the basement door until she saw the

    C. From the night when she heard the loudest noises and then

    D. from when she was looking at the basement door and then

    Answer Explanation

    A. The gap in the sequence conveyed in the passage is from "From when she bought the house unseen until she saw the jars in the basement." This gap represents the time frame between her initial purchase of the house and the moment she saw the jars in the basement, which is not explicitly described in the passage.