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

Nurseries

1. Nurseries are ______.

a. Special types of farms.

2. Panel means ______.

a. A strip of board or other material that forms a section of a wall or door.

3. Why do they need a special permit?

a. Too many nurseries mean that there are not enough buyers for the plants that need to be sold.

4. Which is a fact?

a. Greenhouses create tropical conditions at nurseries.

5. The author implied that _____?

a. Nurseries are helpful for farmers.

1. A
2.A
3.A

A Bit About Bicycles

1. About how long did it take for bicycles to look and feel like they do today?

a. 53 centuries or 5300 years.

2. The author intended the reader to what?

a. Understand a bit about the history of bicycles

3. Taste means?

a. Perceiving a sensation on the tongue

b. A sensation in the tongue

c. A liking

d. Ability to enjoy what is beautiful and harmonious

4. What has been added to the basic design of the bicycle?

a. Gears and hand operated breaks

5. After reading this article the reader learned that ____?

a. Bicycling is gaining in popularity all over the world.

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

The Rainforest

1. The definition of “habitat” is?

a. A natural environment where species live and grow normally.

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

Laughter

1. Which statement is presented in the passage?

a. Native Americans rarely laugh.

b. Native Americans humor is often overlooked.

c. Western Americans neglect the needs of Native Americans.

d. Native American humor is mostly satire.

2. What is implied by this paragraph?

a. Native Americans really are as stern and serious as they white men make them out to be.

b. Humor is the same all over the world.

c. Native American humor deserves more attention.

3. The author seems to

a. Take an impartial view on the issue.

4. The author’s reason for writing seem to have been to

a. Persuade people to take a broader view on Native Americans.

1. A