Text Structure & Following Directions — TEAS & HESI Cheat Sheet
Signal words tell the shape
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🕐 Updated 2026-09-06
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Use this one-page guide to lock in Text Structure & Following Directions for the ATI TEAS 7 and HESI A2. Keep it handy during review and on exam day.
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📒 The 1-minute cheat sheet
📌 Structures
- Sequence — first, next, then, finally
- Cause & effect — because, so, therefore, as a result
- Compare/contrast — however, similarly, on the other hand
- Problem/solution — issue then fix
📌 Directions & Graphics
- Watch order words: before, after, then
- Read labels/legends fully before answering
- Multiply per-unit × quantity (450 mg × 3 = 1,350 mg)
✨Quick Tip
Focus on the highlighted terms — those are what the TEAS and HESI test most on text structure & following directions.
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