HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 1 Reading Comprehension Questions
Extract:
The Water Cycle
Water is needed to sustain practically all life functions on planet Earth. A single drop of this compound is composed of an oxygen atom that shares its electrons with each of the two hydrogen atoms.
The cycle starts when precipitation, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, descends from the sky onto the ground. Water that is not absorbed immediately from the precipitation is known as runoff. The runoff flows across the land and collects in groundwater reservoirs, rivers, streams, and oceans.
Evaporation takes place when liquid water changes into water vapor, which is a gas. Water vapor returns to the air from surface water and plants.
Ultimately, condensation happens when this water vapor cools and changes back into droplets of liquid. In fact, the puffy, cotton clouds that we observe are formed by condensation. When the clouds become heavily laden with liquid droplets, precipitation ensues.
Question 1 of 5
What can the reader conclude from this passage about ponds and lakes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ponds and lakes are mentioned in the passage as part of the water cycle. The text states that runoff water collects in groundwater reservoirs, rivers, streams, and oceans. Since ponds and lakes are water bodies that collect and store runoff, they can be considered as examples of groundwater reservoirs. Therefore, the correct answer is A: 'They are examples of groundwater reservoirs.' Ponds and lakes play a significant role in the collection and storage of water within the water cycle, contrary to options B and C, which incorrectly suggest they are not important or do not play a role. Option D is incorrect as it oversimplifies the water sources for ponds and lakes by stating they consist solely of water collected through precipitation.
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The most important factor in any highway safety program is the responsible citizen-driver: YOU. Since you are a consumer, drive a car, vote, and pay taxes, you are a power to be considered. Your voice can Influence legislation at the federal, state, and local government levels. You can insist on better roads and safer cars by being a consumer advocate.
Your attitude about driving affects your making safe driving decisions while on the road. Your immediate concern, however, should be to drive safely in a property Inspected car, wear a safety belt, and never mix liquor with driving.
Question 2 of 5
What is implied by this paragraph?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The paragraph emphasizes the importance of responsible citizen-drivers in highway safety programs. It suggests that individual actions, such as driving safely, advocating for better roads, and safer cars, can influence legislation and overall safety. The statement implies that government action alone may not be sufficient if individuals do not change their driving behavior, making choice A the correct answer.
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Exams
Subjective exams measure your ability in several areas. Besides recall information, you must be able to organize content logically and intelligently express yourself in a clearly understood manner. Subjective tests provide a greater opportunity for students to show their broad knowledge of a subject area. Answers may be in the form of paragraphs or lengthy essays.
When you review for an essay exam, concentrate on main ideas rather than details. Since essay tests are limited to a few questions, they are likely to deal with more important ideas of a subject. Prepare a list of questions that you think might be asked. Write an answer to each of your questions. Rather than writing complete sentences, jot 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, allowing more time for questions worth the most points. Read each question carefully to determine exactly what is being asked. Pay attention to words such as define, illustrate, explain, list, compare, and contrast. Each word requires a different type of response.
Question 3 of 5
From the article, the reader can conclude that a test containing true-false questions is called?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: 'objective.' Objective tests, such as those containing true-false questions, multiple-choice questions, and other formats with clear answers, are designed to measure specific knowledge objectively. This type of test contrasts with subjective tests that allow for more personal expression and analysis. In the context of the article, the term 'objective' refers to tests with definitive answers that do not involve personal interpretation or opinion.
Extract:
Factory
Care In planning and management Is needed if a factory is to run well. Work area should be large. clean, well lighted and airy. Work should move in 3 straight line from one machine to another. This allows materials in different stages of production to advance smoothly. As orders increase, some factories hire consultants to redesign their outdated operation flow and streamline workstations and equipment within the plant. Using 2 factory management system can double production as well as Improve the rate of on-time deliveries. Careful planning and execution can also contribute to harmonious relations between labor and management.
Question 4 of 5
What is the author's purpose in writing this composition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The passage emphasizes the importance of planning, management, and modernization for efficient factory operation. It discusses redesigning workflows, utilizing modern management systems, and enhancing labor-management relations. These points collectively indicate that the author's main purpose is to persuade readers to consider modernizing factory design rather than merely describing factories, advocating for shorter workweeks, or explaining the construction of factories.
Extract:
Let's Go to the Circus
Everyone loves a circus! The bright lights, fanciful costumes, and fierce wild animals delight and entertain folks of all ages. The circus calls to the child in each one of us. Ernest Hemingway wrote that it "is the only ageless delight that you can buy for money..."
"Circus" is a magic word inspiring all sorts of exciting, colorful images. It's a theater of mind-boggling feats, elephants thundering around the rings, horses dancing, clowns cavorting and the sequins glittering under the lights.
There are historical references to animal displays and athletic competitions from the earliest days of civilization. The Romans were famous for their extravaganzas in the Coliseum. The shows we see today cannot compare to those great spectacles, but all who go to a circus enjoy the experience. It allows us all to be a child again and watch in awe as the athletes perform on the high wire or control the savage beasts in the center ring.
Question 5 of 5
What information is given in the paragraph?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The passage directly mentions the historical connection between the Romans and large-scale entertainment spectacles, stating: 'The Romans were famous for their extravaganzas in the Coliseum.' This sentence clearly refers to the Roman tradition of hosting grand and elaborate events, which aligns with the idea of 'staging extravaganzas.' The paragraph does not provide information about Ernest Hemingway's personal opinion on circuses, the linguistic origin of the word 'circus,' or the specific nature of clown costumes.