HESI Reading

The Water Cycle, Which literary genre best defines this passage?

Essay

The Water Cycle, According to the passage, which statement is false?

Puffy, cotton clouds are the result of a heating process.

The Water Cycle, Which sentence uses the word laden the same as in the passage?

The bowl of cereal overflowed when it became too laden with milk.

The Water Cycle, Which of the following words is an antonym for the word comprised?

exclude

The Water Cycle, "Ultimately, condensation happens when water vapor cools."

Moreover

Summer Olympic Games, What is the main reason that athletes want to participate in the Olympics?

They have a patriotic pride in their performance.

Summer Olympic Games, What is the meaning of the word "roots" as used in the third paragraph?

To wish the success of.

Summer Olympic Games, How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?

Every four years.

Summer Olympic Games, Where were the Games held in 2008?

China

Food, What is implied by this paragraph?

We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.

Food, The information presented in this article is

unbiased in its approach.

Food, The author seems to

Favor moderation

Food, As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means

accompanying.

Safe Driving, What is the best meaning of the word "advocate" as used in the fourth sentence of this paragraph?

Supporter

Safe Driving, What is stated in this paragraph?

Each individual's driving behavior is the key to automobile safety.

Safe Driving, What is implied by the paragraph?

Government action will not help if individual drivers do not cooperate.

Safe Driving, The author seems to think that

all cars should be properly inspected.

Eating, What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph?

Productive without waste.

Eating, What conclusion can be drawn about the article?

The author explains differences in eating processes.

Eating, What statement can be implied from the content of the article?

Diversity is interesting to learn about.

Eating, What statement from the article draws a conclusion?

It is interesting to discover new ways to do things.

Eating, What statement from the article is correct?

China developed chopsticks for eating utensils.

Getting a Good Night's Sleep, What is stated in the passage?

Physical illnesses can cause chronic insomnia.

Getting a Good Night's Sleep, Which is a solution to insomnia?

Developing good sleep habits and taking herbs and spices.

Getting a Good Night's Sleep, Insomnia affects intellectual abilities because it

causes a deficit in memory, concentration, and attention.

Getting a Good Night's Sleep, Sleep apnea causes

Chronic insomnia.

Getting a Good Night's Sleep, When the author wrote this passage, he/she intended

to explain insomnia and propose some solutions for the condition.

The Game of Bridge, The author wants the reader to feel

confident and excited about learning the game of Bridge.

The Game of Bridge, Throughout this passage the word suit means

Any of the four sets into which a deck of cards is divided.

The Game of Bridge, In the passage, a trick is described as

A specific card the dealer gives to the person to her right.

The Game of Bridge, The passage explicitly states

that the highest card within the "trump" suit always wins the trick.

The Game of Bridge, The passage implies that

playing bridge requires concentration.

Phobias, According to the passage, which of the following are types of phobias? (Check all that apply.)

Specific, Panic and Social

Phobias, The passage says that having fears is normal and good. According to the passage, why is having a phobia not normal and good? Because phobias

are extreme and unreasonable.

Phobias, What does the author want the reader to know about phobias?

That phobias are debilitating.

Phobias, The author suggests several ways to deal with phobias. Which is not a strategy to deal with phobias?

Taking medication.

Phobias, The passage states that phobias can cause physical ailments. Which are examples of those physical ailments?

Ulcers and high blood pressure.

The Golden Gate Bridge, The author's reason for writing this piece seems to be to

inform the reader.

The Golden Gate Bridge, In this passage the word embark means to

begin an undertaking.

The Golden Gate Bridge, What body of water does The Golden Gate Bridge cross?

Golden Gate Strait.

The Golden Gate Bridge, Why was the roadway so dangerous to build?

If the road wasn't balanced, it would collapse.

Voice, Which statement from the selection presents a fact rather than an opinion?

Harsh voice qualities usually come from too much tension in the throat and jaw.

Voice, The author seems to believe that

women are less suited for public speaking careers than men.

Voice, What is stated in this paragraph?

Women make less appealing political candidates.

Voice, The information presented is

slanted against people with piercing voices.

Voice, The author seems to

prefer low-pitched tones.

The Rainforest, What statement is a fact rather than an opinion?

A vast amount of square mileage of Amazon rainforest has been destroyed since 1970.

The Rainforest, What statement is implied by the paragraph?

Deforestation has long-term consequences we still do not know about.

The Rainforest, What statement is true according to the article?

The Nile is the longest river in the world.

Isaac Asimov, What is the definition of "prolific" as used in the first paragraph?

Highly productive.

Isaac Asimov, For what type of writing was Mr. Asimov most famous?

Science Fiction

Isaac Asimov, Who were the "Big Three" mentioned in the article?

Asimov, Heinlein, Clarke.

Isaac Asimov, How old was Mr. Asimov when he died?

72

Laughter, Which statement is presented in the paragraph?

Native American humor is often overlooked.

Laughter, The author seems to

favor the current image of the Native Americans.