HESI Reading Questions, Hesi Vocabulary,
HESI A2 - Reading Comprehension!
Food:
Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and metal
problem. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country's main health problems, since it
places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and often shortens the individual's life span. To
fill an emotional void. people often turn to food when they are bored or lonely.
Another area of concern is alcohol consumption. The results of alcohol abuse are widely publicized. The
social drinker who becomes alcoholic, the drunken driver's contribution to highway death, spousal and
child abuse, are all concomitant problems associated with alcohol abuse. Correct Answer:
1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?
A. Accompanying
B. Quiet
C.Separate
D.Unpredictable Correct Answer: A. Accompanying
2. The information presented in this article is?
A. Against eating and drinking
B. Against drinking alcohol
C. Against eating rich foods.
D. Unbiased in its approach Correct Answer: D. Unbiased in its approach
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to?
Urge self-control Correct Answer:
4. What is implied by this paragraph?
A. We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
B. Obesity is a more serious problem than alcoholism.
C. Alcohol should be banned.
D. We need stronger laws to control drunk drivers. Correct Answer: A. We should eat and drink in
reasonable quantities.
5. The author seems to?
A. Oppose drinking alcohol
B. Favor a strict diet
,C. Oppose regulation of personal habits
D: Favor moderation Correct Answer: D: Favor moderation
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. Correct Answer:
1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article?
A. The author think chopstick are funny
B. The best way to eat food is with cutlery
C. The author explain differences in eating processes.
D. Space flight is fun and exciting. Correct Answer: C. The author explain differences in eating processes.
2. What statement can be implied from the content of article.
A. Eating in space can be time-consuming.
B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
C. The author thinks cutlery is the best tool to use to consume food.
D. The author enjoys trying new food. Correct Answer: B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph?
A. Productive without waste
B. Easy to accomplish
C.Parsimonious
D.Careful Correct Answer: A. Productive without waste
4. What statement from the article draws a conclusion?
A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
B. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult
C. What was polite in 1800 may not be considered proper manners today
D. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space Correct Answer: A. It is interesting to discover new
ways to do things
,5. What statement from the article is correct?
A. Chopsticks are easier to master than forks
B. Space travel can be tiring
C. European methods of eating are superior
D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils Correct Answer: D. China developed chopsticks for
eating utensils
Exam:
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 suchas 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 makea 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 answeris an educated
guess and is usually your best chance of answering correctly. Correct Answer:
1. When taking a subjective examination, you will find questions like.
A. True & False
B. Multiple Choice
C. Matching
D. Definitions Correct Answer: D. Definitions
2. Compared to objective exams, essay test contain:
A. No good answers
, B. More questions
C. Fewer questions
D. Harder questions Correct Answer: C. Fewer questions
3. From the article the reader can conclude that a test containing true-false question is called:
A. Subjective
B. Rejective
C. Objective
D. Dejective Correct Answer: C. Objective
4. Compared to objective exams, subjective tests contain:
A. More questions.
B. Fewer questions.
C. Harder questions.
D. No good answers. Correct Answer: B. Fewer questions.
5. In answering subjective questions the student should,
A. Include more than is asked
B. Keep it brief and specific
C.Write out the words-true or false
D.Capitalize the matching letters Correct Answer: B. Keep it brief and specific
6. When taking an exam, you should divide your time
A. Into three or four short segment
B. To allow more time for the difficult questions
C.Equally between all questions
D.So that you have time to check and change answer Correct Answer: B. To allow more time for the
difficult questions
7. In the above passage, the word "subjective" refers to test questions that:
A. Allow you to choose an answer
B. Are matching
C. Are true or false
D. Require you to write your own answer Correct Answer: D. Require you to write your own answer
The Game of Bridge
The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room as four old friends gather to engage in a round of
Bridge playing.
For the beginner, Bridge can be complicated, but with time, effort, and a good teacher, even the novice
can become proficient.
HESI A2 - Reading Comprehension!
Food:
Food and drink are necessary and desirable, but their abuse can cause serious physical and metal
problem. Many physicians believe that overeating is one of the country's main health problems, since it
places a great strain on the heart, can lead to diabetes, and often shortens the individual's life span. To
fill an emotional void. people often turn to food when they are bored or lonely.
Another area of concern is alcohol consumption. The results of alcohol abuse are widely publicized. The
social drinker who becomes alcoholic, the drunken driver's contribution to highway death, spousal and
child abuse, are all concomitant problems associated with alcohol abuse. Correct Answer:
1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?
A. Accompanying
B. Quiet
C.Separate
D.Unpredictable Correct Answer: A. Accompanying
2. The information presented in this article is?
A. Against eating and drinking
B. Against drinking alcohol
C. Against eating rich foods.
D. Unbiased in its approach Correct Answer: D. Unbiased in its approach
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to?
Urge self-control Correct Answer:
4. What is implied by this paragraph?
A. We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
B. Obesity is a more serious problem than alcoholism.
C. Alcohol should be banned.
D. We need stronger laws to control drunk drivers. Correct Answer: A. We should eat and drink in
reasonable quantities.
5. The author seems to?
A. Oppose drinking alcohol
B. Favor a strict diet
,C. Oppose regulation of personal habits
D: Favor moderation Correct Answer: D: Favor moderation
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. Correct Answer:
1. What conclusion can be drawn about the article?
A. The author think chopstick are funny
B. The best way to eat food is with cutlery
C. The author explain differences in eating processes.
D. Space flight is fun and exciting. Correct Answer: C. The author explain differences in eating processes.
2. What statement can be implied from the content of article.
A. Eating in space can be time-consuming.
B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
C. The author thinks cutlery is the best tool to use to consume food.
D. The author enjoys trying new food. Correct Answer: B. Diversity is interesting to learn about
3. What is the best definition of "efficient" as used in the third paragraph?
A. Productive without waste
B. Easy to accomplish
C.Parsimonious
D.Careful Correct Answer: A. Productive without waste
4. What statement from the article draws a conclusion?
A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
B. Mastery of the use of chopsticks can be difficult
C. What was polite in 1800 may not be considered proper manners today
D. Chopsticks and forks do not work well in space Correct Answer: A. It is interesting to discover new
ways to do things
,5. What statement from the article is correct?
A. Chopsticks are easier to master than forks
B. Space travel can be tiring
C. European methods of eating are superior
D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils Correct Answer: D. China developed chopsticks for
eating utensils
Exam:
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 suchas 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 makea 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 answeris an educated
guess and is usually your best chance of answering correctly. Correct Answer:
1. When taking a subjective examination, you will find questions like.
A. True & False
B. Multiple Choice
C. Matching
D. Definitions Correct Answer: D. Definitions
2. Compared to objective exams, essay test contain:
A. No good answers
, B. More questions
C. Fewer questions
D. Harder questions Correct Answer: C. Fewer questions
3. From the article the reader can conclude that a test containing true-false question is called:
A. Subjective
B. Rejective
C. Objective
D. Dejective Correct Answer: C. Objective
4. Compared to objective exams, subjective tests contain:
A. More questions.
B. Fewer questions.
C. Harder questions.
D. No good answers. Correct Answer: B. Fewer questions.
5. In answering subjective questions the student should,
A. Include more than is asked
B. Keep it brief and specific
C.Write out the words-true or false
D.Capitalize the matching letters Correct Answer: B. Keep it brief and specific
6. When taking an exam, you should divide your time
A. Into three or four short segment
B. To allow more time for the difficult questions
C.Equally between all questions
D.So that you have time to check and change answer Correct Answer: B. To allow more time for the
difficult questions
7. In the above passage, the word "subjective" refers to test questions that:
A. Allow you to choose an answer
B. Are matching
C. Are true or false
D. Require you to write your own answer Correct Answer: D. Require you to write your own answer
The Game of Bridge
The ebb and flow of laughter and silence fills the room as four old friends gather to engage in a round of
Bridge playing.
For the beginner, Bridge can be complicated, but with time, effort, and a good teacher, even the novice
can become proficient.
