HESI A2 V2 Reading Comprehension

Isaac Asimov

1. Definition of “Prolific”.

a. Highly productive

b. Against war

c. Literate

d. Eccocentric

2. For what type of writing was Mr. Asimov most famous for?

a. Juvenile fiction

b. Mystery

c. Popular science

d. Science fiction

3. The Big three mentioned were , , and _.

a. Asimov, Heinlein, Clarke

4. How old was Asimov when he died? (this was a fill in the blank question)

a. 72 years old

1. A
2. D
3. A
4. 72 years old

Jazz

1. Definition of confluence.

a. Melding

b. Influence

c. Intersection

d. Coming together

2. Where and when did jazz originate?

a. Southern US. 20th century

3. How does the author regard Jazz?

a. A real aficionado

b. Unable to determine

c. Doesn’t like it much

d. Enjoys it occasionally

4. Derivation of the word “Jazz”

a. West coast slang

1. B
2. C
3. A
4. A

Homonyms

1. How does the article define homonyms?

a. Words that sound alike but are spelled different ways with different meanings.

2. What inference can be drawn from the article?

a. English is a difficult language to master.

3. Which statement is a fact rather an opinion?

a. Homonyms make learning English more challenging.

4. What conclusion can be drawn from the article?

a. In order to master English, the student must learn about homonyms.

1. D
2. A
3. A
4. A

Glass

1. The definition of brittle is?

a. Easily broken

2. What conclusion can be drawn by the information included in the article?

a. New use for glass is constantly being discovered.

3. What statement is implied by the article?

a. Glass is an essential part of our lives.

4. What statement is a fact stated in the article?

a. Glass isn’t an element, but a combination of several elements.

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A

Changing time

1. To what word or phrase does the word “They” in the 3rd paragraph mean?

a. DST

2. Which statement is true based on the info in the article?

a. Computers automatically change the time settings when DST is established.

3. Which statement most accurately reflects the author’s attitude about this subject?

a. DST is an inconvenience & should end.

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A

Mr. Roger’s

1. According to the passage, Fred Rogers believed in _.

a. Uniqueness

2. Why did Fred Rogers design and develop a T.V. show for children?

a. He wanted to help children deal with real world problems.

3. Author wrote passage because __.

a. He wanted to inform readers about Fred Rogers

4. Which statement is a fact and not an opinion?

a. Mr. Rogers started a website for children in his retirement.

1. A
2. A
3. A

Lightning Strike

1. The author seems to __.

a. Favor the use of lightning rods

2. The passage suggest lightning rods are used to what?

a. Draw lightning away from buildings.

3. When taking cover from lightning, you should?

a. Get into metal car, or lie flat

4. The reader can conclude that lightning?

a. Consists of a main stroke and several smaller strokes.

5. The word penetrates means.

a. To pierce

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A

Healthcare

1. The passage implies that

a. Insurance companies are getting rich.

2. According to the passage, why are more and more people using the emergency room for minor illness?

a. They cannot afford the co-payments or deductible required by insurance.

3. Which statement is an opinion?

a. If we don’t change the way health care game is played, we’re all going to lose.

4. Why insurance companies continue to raise insurance rates?

a. Hospitals are passing down the costs of taking care of people without insurance.

5. What does premium means?

a. An amount to be paid for an insurance policy.

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. A

Factory

1. The paragraph states that both labor and management __.

a. Can benefit from a well-designed factory.

2. The paragraph suggests the purpose of a factory layout is for __.

a. Safety and profit.

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. A

Electoral College

1. Which statement is a fact?

a. Each state casts their electoral votes during the Presidential election.

2. What does cast mean?

a. To give one’s vote

3. The author intends the ready to _?

a. Have an understanding of the electoral college.

1. A
2. A