TEAS Fact vs. Opinion & Bias Practice Questions

5 free Fact vs. Opinion & Bias practice questions

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1. Question 1
   Which statement is an opinion?

   The library’s Saturday attendance increased by 18% compared with last month.The library extended its weekend hours from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. starting in January.The library hired two additional part-time assistants to cover the new schedule.More people will visit the library now that it stays open later on Saturdays.

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2. Question 2
   Which statement is an opinion?

   The radiology department completed 640 scans during the first week of March.The hospital added two new MRI machines in January.Patient wait times decreased by 18% after the new scheduling software was installed.The new scheduling software is far too complicated for most patients to use.

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3. Question 3

   Many people have experienced it: a phone seems to buzz in a pocket or bag, yet the screen is dark and no notification appears. This sensation, often called a “phantom vibration,” is not a device malfunction. It is an example of how the nervous system can misinterpret ordinary stimuli when the brain is primed to expect a signal. From a biological perspective, the skin constantly sends information to the brain about pressure, fabric movement, and muscle shifts. Normally, the brain filters out most of this input so a person can focus on more important tasks. However, when someone frequently checks messages—or depends on alerts for work or caregiving—the brain assigns high importance to the possibility of a notification. In that context, minor sensations, such as a waistband tightening or a bag strap sliding, may be “upgraded” into the familiar pattern of a vibration. In healthcare settings, the concept is relevant because it highlights selective attention and pattern recognition, two processes that also influence clinical judgment. A nurse who is expecting a monitor alarm may be quicker to notice small changes in sound, while also being more vulnerable to mishearing a routine beep as urgent. Reducing phantom vibrations is less about willpower than about changing cues. Switching the phone to a different pocket, disabling vibration for nonessential apps, or setting specific check-in times can lower the brain’s expectation of constant alerts. When expectations shift, the false signal often fades.

   Which statement from the passage is an opinion rather than a fact?

   The skin constantly sends information to the brain about pressure, fabric movement, and muscle shifts.Reducing phantom vibrations is less about willpower than about changing cues.Minor sensations may be interpreted as the familiar pattern of a vibration.A phone may seem to buzz even when the screen is dark and no notification appears.

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4. Question 4
   Which statement is an opinion?

   The health fair was an outstanding event that every neighborhood should copy.The community health fair offered free blood pressure screenings from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The organizers partnered with three local clinics to provide vaccinations.A total of 186 people attended the health fair on Saturday.

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5. Question 5
   Which statement is an opinion?

   Residents can request a free recycling bin by filling out a form on the citys website.The recycling pickup schedule was changed from weekly to every other week beginning July 1.Dropping off recyclables at the community center is the most convenient option for everyone.The citys recycling program collected 18% more glass bottles in June than in May.

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