HESI A2 Reading Comprehension Questions
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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.
1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?
A. Accompanying
B. Quiet
C.Separate
D.Unpredictable
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
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to?
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.
5.The author seems to?
A. Oppose drinking alcohol
B. Favor a strict diet
C. Oppose regulation of personal habits
D: Favor moderation
1. A. Accompanying
2. D. Unbiased in its approach
3. Urge self-control
4. A. We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
5. 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.
1. 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
2. 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
3.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
1. A. Productive without waste
2. A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
3. 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 answer is an
educated guess and is usually your best chance of answering correctly.
1. When taking a subjective examination, you will find questions like.
A. True & False
B. Multiple Choice
C. Matching
D. Definitions
2. Compared to objective exams, essay test contain:
A. No good answers
B. More questions
C. Fewer questions
D. Harder 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
4. Compared to objective exams, subjective tests contain:
A. More questions.
B. Fewer questions.
C. Harder questions.
D. No good answers.
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
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
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
1. D. Definitions
2. C. Fewer questions
3. C. Objective
4. B. Fewer questions.
5. B. Keep it brief and specific
6. B. To allow more time for the difficult questions
7. D. Require you to write your own answer
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and Answers Updated () (Verified
Answers)
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.
1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means?
A. Accompanying
B. Quiet
C.Separate
D.Unpredictable
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
3. The author's motive for writing the paragraph seems to have have been to?
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.
5.The author seems to?
A. Oppose drinking alcohol
B. Favor a strict diet
C. Oppose regulation of personal habits
D: Favor moderation
1. A. Accompanying
2. D. Unbiased in its approach
3. Urge self-control
4. A. We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.
5. 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.
1. 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
2. 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
3.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
1. A. Productive without waste
2. A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things
3. 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 answer is an
educated guess and is usually your best chance of answering correctly.
1. When taking a subjective examination, you will find questions like.
A. True & False
B. Multiple Choice
C. Matching
D. Definitions
2. Compared to objective exams, essay test contain:
A. No good answers
B. More questions
C. Fewer questions
D. Harder 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
4. Compared to objective exams, subjective tests contain:
A. More questions.
B. Fewer questions.
C. Harder questions.
D. No good answers.
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
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
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
1. D. Definitions
2. C. Fewer questions
3. C. Objective
4. B. Fewer questions.
5. B. Keep it brief and specific
6. B. To allow more time for the difficult questions
7. D. Require you to write your own answer
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