Day 9
50 More Mixed Practice Questions
on Context Clues for the ATI TEAS
Questions 1–10
1. The nurse monitored for cyanosis,
which means a bluish discoloration of the skin due to low oxygen.
What does cyanosis mean?
A) Redness
B) Bluish discoloration
C) Yellowing
D) Paleness
Answer:
B – Bluish discoloration
Reason: The phrase which means signals a direct definition clue.
2. Unlike the fragile elderly patient,
the young athlete had strong bones.
What does fragile mean?
A) Strong
B) Weak
C) Healthy
D) Heavy
Answer:
B – Weak
Reason: Unlike signals an antonym clue, contrasting strong
with fragile.
3. Omnivores, such as humans, bears, and
pigs, eat both plants and animals.
What does omnivores mean?
A) Meat-eaters only
B) Plant-eaters only
C) Eat both plants and animals
D) Scavengers
Answer:
C – Eat both plants and animals
Reason: Such as introduces examples (humans, bears, pigs) that
eat both.
4. The mundane routine – ordinary and
unexciting – made him sleepy.
What does mundane mean?
A) Exciting
B) Ordinary
C) Difficult
D) New
Answer:
B – Ordinary
Reason: Dashes set off synonyms: ordinary and unexciting.
5. The treatment was efficacious,
meaning it produced the desired result.
What does efficacious mean?
A) Useless
B) Harmful
C) Effective
D) Slow
Answer:
C – Effective
Reason: Meaning signals a definition clue.
6. She was indifferent to the movie, but
her friend loved it.
What does indifferent mean?
A) Excited
B) Uninterested
C) Angry
D) Happy
Answer:
B – Uninterested
Reason: But signals an antonym clue contrasting loved it
with indifferent.
7. Aquatic animals, including fish,
whales, and crabs, live in water.
What does aquatic mean?
A) Land-dwelling
B) Flying
C) Water-dwelling
D) Desert-dwelling
Answer:
C – Water-dwelling
Reason: Including introduces examples of water-dwelling animals.
8. The patient's ambulatory status –
able to walk – improved after physical therapy.
What does ambulatory mean?
A) Bedridden
B) Able to walk
C) In pain
D) Confused
Answer:
B – Able to walk
Reason: Dashes give a direct definition.
9. Unlike the chaotic emergency room,
the outpatient clinic was calm and organized.
What does chaotic mean?
A) Organized
B) Disorganized
C) Quiet
D) Clean
Answer:
B – Disorganized
Reason: Unlike contrasts with calm and organized.
10. Herbivores such as cows, horses, and
rabbits eat only plants.
What does herbivores mean?
A) Meat-eaters
B) Plant-eaters
C) Omnivores
D) Insect-eaters
Answer:
B – Plant-eaters
Reason: Examples (cows, horses, rabbits) are all plant-eaters.
Questions 11–20
11. The medication had a lethal dose –
that is, a dose that causes death.
What does lethal mean?
A) Harmless
B) Deadly
C) Weak
D) Slow
Answer:
B – Deadly
Reason: That is signals a definition clue.
12. The first assessment was superficial,
but the second was thorough and detailed.
What does superficial mean?
A) Deep
B) Shallow
C) Accurate
D) Long
Answer:
B – Shallow
Reason: But signals an antonym clue contrasting with thorough
and detailed.
13. Nocturnal creatures, like owls and
bats, are active at night.
What does nocturnal mean?
A) Daytime
B) Nighttime
C) Migratory
D) Hibernating
Answer:
B – Nighttime
Reason: Like introduces examples of nighttime-active animals.
14. Her terse reply – brief and clipped –
ended the conversation.
What does terse mean?
A) Long
B) Brief
C) Friendly
D) Rude
Answer:
B – Brief
Reason: Dashes set off synonyms: brief and clipped.
15. The word edema means swelling caused
by fluid retention.
What does edema mean?
A) Swelling
B) Redness
C) Pain
D) Bruising
Answer:
A – Swelling
Reason: Means signals a direct definition.
16. Though the generic drug was
inexpensive, the brand name was very costly.
What does inexpensive mean?
A) Cheap
B) Expensive
C) Rare
D) Common
Answer:
A – Cheap
Reason: Though signals contrast with costly.
17. The nurse recorded vital signs, such
as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
What does vital signs mean?
A) Lab results
B) Basic body measurements
C) Symptoms
D) Diagnoses
Answer:
B – Basic body measurements
Reason: Such as introduces examples of basic physiological
measurements.
18. The arduous climb – difficult and
exhausting – took three hours.
What does arduous mean?
A) Easy
B) Difficult
C) Short
D) Fun
Answer:
B – Difficult
Reason: Dashes set off synonyms: difficult and exhausting.
19. Unlike his placid sister who never
got upset, he became angry quickly.
What does placid mean?
A) Agitated
B) Calm
C) Loud
D) Fast
Answer:
B – Calm
Reason: Unlike contrasts with became angry quickly.
20. Analgesics, for example, ibuprofen
and acetaminophen, relieve pain.
What does analgesics mean?
A) Antibiotics
B) Pain relievers
C) Antihistamines
D) Vaccines
Answer:
B – Pain relievers
Reason: For example introduces common pain relievers.
Questions 21–30
21. The patient was afebrile, meaning
without fever.
What does afebrile mean?
A) Having fever
B) Without fever
C) Having chills
D) Having pain
Answer:
B – Without fever
Reason: Meaning signals a direct definition.
22. The first dose was beneficial, but
the second caused harm.
What does beneficial mean?
A) Helpful
B) Harmful
C) Useless
D) Painful
Answer:
A – Helpful
Reason: But signals contrast with caused harm.
23. Carnivores, such as lions and eagles,
eat only meat.
What does carnivores mean?
A) Plant-eaters
B) Meat-eaters
C) Omnivores
D) Scavengers
Answer:
B – Meat-eaters
Reason: Examples (lions, eagles) are meat-eaters.
24. The report was verbose – wordy and
long-winded – so no one read it.
What does verbose mean?
A) Concise
B) Wordy
C) Clear
D) Short
Answer:
B – Wordy
Reason: Dashes set off synonyms: wordy and long-winded.
25. Tachycardia means a heart rate over
100 beats per minute.
What does tachycardia mean?
A) Slow heart rate
B) Fast heart rate
C) Irregular heart rate
D) Normal heart rate
Answer:
B – Fast heart rate
Reason: Means signals a direct definition.
26. Unlike the transparent explanation,
the unclear instructions confused everyone.
What does transparent mean here?
A) Confusing
B) Clear
C) Hidden
D) Long
Answer:
B – Clear
Reason: Unlike contrasts with unclear.
27. Arthropods, including spiders, crabs,
and insects, have exoskeletons.
What does arthropods mean?
A) Animals with backbones
B) Animals with exoskeletons
C) Marine animals only
D) Flying animals only
Answer:
B – Animals with exoskeletons
Reason: Examples (spiders, crabs, insects) share exoskeletons.
28. The benevolent doctor – kind and
generous – treated everyone for free.
What does benevolent mean?
A) Mean
B) Kind
C) Greedy
D) Lazy
Answer:
B – Kind
Reason: Dashes set off synonyms: kind and generous.
29. The drug had adverse effects,
including nausea, rash, and headache.
What does adverse mean?
A) Beneficial
B) Harmful
C) Mild
D) Delayed
Answer:
B – Harmful
Reason: Including introduces examples of harmful effects.
30. She was lethargic after surgery, but
the next day she was energetic.
What does lethargic mean?
A) Energetic
B) Sluggish
C) Happy
D) Anxious
Answer:
B – Sluggish
Reason: But signals contrast with energetic.
Questions 31–40
31. Dyspnea refers to difficulty
breathing.
What does dyspnea mean?
A) Rapid breathing
B) Difficulty breathing
C) No breathing
D) Shallow breathing
Answer:
B – Difficulty breathing
Reason: Refers to signals a definition clue.
32. Unlike the acute pain that came
suddenly, the chronic pain developed slowly.
What does acute mean here?
A) Slow
B) Sudden
C) Mild
D) Long-lasting
Answer:
B – Sudden
Reason: Unlike contrasts with developed slowly.
33. Aqueous solutions, like saltwater and
sugar water, have water as the solvent.
What does aqueous mean?
A) Oily
B) Water-based
C) Alcoholic
D) Gaseous
Answer:
B – Water-based
Reason: Like introduces examples of water-based solutions.
34. The ephemeral beauty of the sunset –
brief and short-lived – made it special.
What does ephemeral mean?
A) Permanent
B) Brief
C) Bright
D) Colorful
Answer:
B – Brief
Reason: Dashes set off synonyms: brief and short-lived.
35. Febrile means having a fever,
typically over 100.4°F.
What does febrile mean?
A) Having chills
B) Having a fever
C) Having low temperature
D) Having normal temperature
Answer:
B – Having a fever
Reason: Means signals a definition clue.
36. The first explanation was vague, but
the second was very specific.
What does vague mean?
A) Clear
B) Unclear
C) Long
D) Short
Answer:
B – Unclear
Reason: But signals contrast with very specific.
37. Neurological symptoms, such as
numbness, weakness, and vision changes, require immediate attention.
What does neurological mean?
A) Heart-related
B) Nervous system-related
C) Lung-related
D) Kidney-related
Answer:
B – Nervous system-related
Reason: Such as introduces nervous system symptoms.
38. Her candid answer – honest and direct
– surprised everyone.
What does candid mean?
A) Dishonest
B) Honest
C) Confusing
D) Long
Answer:
B – Honest
Reason: Dashes set off synonyms: honest and direct.
39. The patient was somnolent, meaning
very sleepy.
What does somnolent mean?
A) Energetic
B) Sleepy
C) In pain
D) Confused
Answer:
B – Sleepy
Reason: Meaning signals a definition clue.
40. Unlike the reversible side effects,
the permanent damage was irreversible.
What does reversible mean?
A) Permanent
B) Temporary
C) Harmful
D) Helpful
Answer:
B – Temporary
Reason: Unlike contrasts with permanent.
Questions 41–50
41. Erythema – redness of the skin –
often accompanies inflammation.
What does erythema mean?
A) Pallor
B) Redness
C) Bruising
D) Itching
Answer:
B – Redness
Reason: Dashes set off a direct definition.
42. The medication was potent, but the
second one was weak.
What does potent mean?
A) Strong
B) Weak
C) Slow
D) Fast
Answer:
A – Strong
Reason: But signals contrast with weak.
43. Perennial plants, like peonies and
lavender, live for many years.
What does perennial mean?
A) Short-lived
B) Long-lived
C) Flowering
D) Evergreen
Answer:
B – Long-lived
Reason: Like introduces examples of long-lived plants.
44. The redundant information –
repetitive and unnecessary – was removed.
What does redundant mean?
A) New
B) Repetitive
C) Important
D) Brief
Answer:
B – Repetitive
Reason: Dashes set off synonyms: repetitive and unnecessary.
45. Hematopoiesis refers to the formation
of blood cells.
What does hematopoiesis mean?
A) Destruction of blood cells
B) Formation of blood cells
C) Blood clotting
D) Low blood pressure
Answer:
B – Formation of blood cells
Reason: Refers to signals a definition clue.
46. The first patient was cooperative,
but the second was resistant.
What does cooperative mean?
A) Helpful
B) Resistant
C) Angry
D) Confused
Answer:
A – Helpful
Reason: But signals contrast with resistant.
47. Diagnostic tests, including X-ray,
MRI, and CT scan, help identify diseases.
What does diagnostic tests mean?
A) Treatments
B) Imaging procedures (or tests to diagnose)
C) Surgeries
D) Medications
Answer:
B – Imaging procedures (or tests to diagnose)
Reason: Including introduces examples of imaging tests.
48. The zealous advocate – passionate and
tireless – inspired the team.
What does zealous mean?
A) Apathetic
B) Passionate
C) Quiet
D) Lazy
Answer:
B – Passionate
Reason: Dashes set off synonyms: passionate and tireless.
49. Placebo means an inactive substance
with no therapeutic effect.
What does placebo mean?
A) Active drug
B) Inactive substance
C) Strong medication
D) Vaccine
Answer:
B – Inactive substance
Reason: Means signals a direct definition.
50. Unlike the mundane weekday routine,
the weekend was exciting and adventurous.
What does mundane mean?
A) Exciting
B) Ordinary
C) Difficult
D) Long
Answer:
B – Ordinary
Reason: Unlike contrasts with exciting and adventurous.
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