Reading Comprehension HESI A2

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the passage clearly states that the highest card within the 'trump' suit wins the trick. This is a direct and explicit statement from the passage, leaving no room for interpretation. Other choices are incorrect because the passage does not mention a pile of leftover cards in the middle of the table (B), losing a turn for not following suit (C), or the Ace card being the lowest (D). These options introduce new information not supported by the passage, making them incorrect.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the author advocates moderation and balance. This can be inferred from the text where the author likely discusses the importance of not going to extremes and finding a middle ground. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because there is no evidence in the question stem to support them. The author may not necessarily oppose drinking alcohol or favor a strict diet, nor does the text mention regulation of personal habits. The best-supported answer is D as it aligns with the concept of moderation and balance discussed in the passage.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because it directly addresses the danger associated with building the roadway, which is the risk of falling to their deaths due to working at high elevations. This is a common hazard in construction projects involving elevated structures. A: Lack of materials does not directly relate to the danger of constructing the roadway B: While workers being hit by passing cars is a valid safety concern, it is not specific to building the roadway itself D: The risk of being attacked by animals is not a common danger associated with building roadways.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the water cycle does involve precipitation, which is the process of water vapor condensing in the atmosphere and falling as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. A: Condensation failing to happen is not mentioned in the passage, but condensation is a part of the water cycle. B: Evaporation changing water into gas is a detail mentioned in the passage. D: Water evaporating from oceans and rivers is also a detail mentioned in the passage. In summary, C is incorrect because precipitation is a key part of the water cycle, while the other choices are details that are mentioned in the passage.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: financially weakened. In the first paragraph, the word "impoverished" is used to describe a state of financial hardship or poverty. The prefix "im-" indicates a negative or opposite meaning, and "impoverished" specifically refers to a lack of financial resources. Choice A, honored, and B, nobility, do not align with the context of the paragraph, which discusses financial struggles. Choice C, rich, is the opposite of impoverished and therefore incorrect. The word "impoverished" directly relates to the concept of being financially weakened, making option D the correct answer.