HESI A2 - READING COMPREHENSION EXAM QUESTIONS

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HESI A2 - READING COMPREHENSION EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Synonym Context Clue

Answer:

When the author gives the reader another word that means the same or nearly the same as the unknown word.

Question 2: Eating

Consumption of food is a universal necessity. Different cultures have developed different methods to accomplish the task. It is interesting to discover these differences and learn new ways to do things.European cultures developed cutlery (knives, forks, and spoons) to enable people to efficiently eat their food. Correct use of this tools changes with the times-what was polite in 1800 may not be considered proper manners today.China developed the chopstick as an efficient tool for eating. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult for the person not raised in the culture. The attempts of a novice to use chopsticks can be very amusing to the watcher, but frustrating for the hungry diner.Space travel has created new challenges for consuming food. Squeeze bottles and other unique packaging have enabled space travelers to get their needed nutrition. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space.

Answer:

What conclusion can be drawn about the article?

• The author think chopstick are funny

• The best way to eat food is with cutlery

• The author explain differences in eating processes. (CORRECT)

• Space flight is fun and exciting.

What statement can be implied from the content of article.

• Eating in space can be time-consuming.

• Diversity is interesting to learn about

• The author thinks cutlery is the best tool to use to consume food. (correct)

• The author enjoys trying new food.

Question 3: Making Logical Inferences

Answer:

Often referred to as "reading between the lines." An inference should be supported by the evidence or facts presented in the reading. Inferences are not directly stated in the passage but are derived from the information presented and understood by the reader.

Question 4: The Golden Gate Bridge

Linking San Francisco to Marin County in California, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world. The bridge crosses over a narrow strait which connects the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay. Prior to the bridge, people traveled by ferry boat across the strait.Although most people thought a bridge was necessary to expedite travel, some residents of the bay area felt the risk of building the bridge was too great. Joseph Strauss believed that nothing was impossible and dreams would never come to fruition if risks weren't taken. So he decided to gather the best and brightest builders, architects, and workers to embark on the challenge of building a bridge across the Golden Gate Strait.With safety nets in place, the construction began in 1937. Building the anchorages first, the builders then move on to the towers on each end, and then to the three-foot thick cables to support the suspension bridge. Lastly, workers labored to complete the roadway which became the most dangerous and treacherous part of the entire task. The builders had to keep the bridge balance so it wouldn't fall into the bay.Today, over sixty-five years later, the bridge remains a life-line for the people of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Answer:

The authors reason for writing this piece seems to be to

• Inform the reader (correct)

• Teach the reader

• persuade the reader

• entertain the reader

What body of water does The Golden GAte Bridge cross?

• SAn Francisco Bay

• Pacific Ocean

• MArin Strait

• Golden Gate Strait (Correct)

Why was the roadway so dangerous to build?

• There weren't enough materials available to build the road

• The workers might get hit by passing cars.

• The men would fall to their deaths.

• If the road wasn't balance, it would collapse. (correct)

Question 5: Exams

Subjective exams measure your ability in several areas. Besides recall information, you must be able to realize content logically and intelligently express yourself in a clearly understood manner. Subjective test provide opportunity for students to show their broad knowledge of a subjective area. Answers may be in the form of paragraphs or lengthy essays.When your review for an essay exam, concentrate on main ideas rather than details. Since essay tests are less to a few questions, they are likely to deal with more important ideas of a subject. Prepare a list of question you thing might be asked. Write an answer to each of your questions. Rather than writing complete sentence down your thoughts in outline form. doing so will help you organize the information so that you can express yourself clearly.When you take the test, read through all the questions before you start to write. Allot time for each question, spending more time for questions worth the most points. Read each question carefully to determine exactly what is they asked. Pay attention to words such as define, illustrate, explain, list, compare, and contrast. Each work require a different type of response.Write a brief outlines of your answer on scrap paper or the back of the test. Make sure you include all the important ideas that are within the limits of the question. In other words, do not write more than is asked for each answer. When you write your answer, keep it specific and as brief as possible. In the introductory sentence it is often helpful to make a general statement that includes important points addressed in each question. Such a topic sentence serves as a framework for your answer. Then use your outline to develop the main point and subtopics. Add substance to your answer by including as many facts as possible to support your answer.

Check your paper before you submit it. Look for mistakes in grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation. Unless you are certain an answer is wrong, do not change it. Your answer is an educated guess and is usually your best chance of answering correctly.

Answer:

When taking a subjective examination, you will find questions like.

• True & False

• Multiple Choice

• Matching

• Definitions. (CORRECT)

Compared to objective exams, essay test contain

• no good answers

• more questions

• fewer questions (correct)

• harder questions

From the article the reader can conclude that a test containing true-false question is called.

• subjective

• rejective

• objective (CORRECT)

• Dejective

Compared to objective exams, subjective tests contain

• more questions.

• fewer questions (correct)

• harder questions

• no good answers.