HESI Reading Questions

1. As used in the last sentence of this paragraph, the term "concomitant" means? A. Accompanying B. Quiet C.Separate D.Unpredictable

A. Accompanying

What is the meaning of the word insipid as used in the 5th paragraph? A. Bland B. Salty C. Bitter D. Delectable

A. Bland

1. The authors reason for writing this piece seems to be to A. Inform the reader B. Teach the reader C. Persuade the reader D. Entertain the reader

A. Inform the reader

2. Identify the overall tone of the essay. A. Informative B. Pretentious C. Pleasant D. Inflammatory

A. Informative

What is the author's primary purpose in writing this passage? A. Informative B. persuasive C. argumentative D. descriptive

A. Informative

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

A. It is interesting to discover new ways to do things

4. Why is an unwanted gift called a white elephant? A. It is rare thing to get an unwanted gift. B. It is a good gift to give at the party C. Gifts are never unwanted D. Siam's rulers punished with the gift

A. It is rare thing to get an unwanted gift.

4. Which of the following is not listed as a detail in the passage? A. Kentucky, the center of the broad-leaved belt, has several thousand different varieties of trees. B. Trees that do well on the north side require plenty of moisture and cool weather. C. Trees that prosper on south exposures are equipped to resist late and early frosts as well as very hot sunshine D. In some parts of the United States forestry experts can tell where they are by the local tree growth.

A. Kentucky, the center of the broad-leaved belt, has several thousand different varieties of trees.

5. What is the meaning of the word timberlands as used in the 3rd paragraph? A. Land covered with timber-producing forests B. Land covered with various grasses C. Extensive and level tract of land D. Tropical forest

A. Land covered with timber-producing forests

The passage implies that A. Playing bridge requires concentration. B. Bridge is an extremely easy game to play C. Bridge is only for older people D. Bridge is only for women

A. Playing bridge requires concentration.

4. The author seems to: A. Prefer low pitched tones. B. Be an experienced public speaker. C. Prefer shrill, grating, and brassy voice. D. Have no particular reactions to different voices.

A. Prefer low pitched tones.

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

A. Productive without waste

4. The passage explicitly states A. That the highest card withing the "trump" suit always wins the trick. B. The Ace card is always the lowest card. C. That there is a pile of leftover" cards that is placed in the middle of the game table. D. That if a player cannot follow suit, she loses her turn to the next player.

A. That the highest card withing the "trump" suit always wins the trick.

1. What is the author's primary purpose for writing this passage? A. To inform B. To persuade C. To reflect D. To criticize

A. To inform

3. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Trees are very different depending on their climate and location. B. Trees are the same regardless of their their climate and location. C. There are only three types of trees in the United States. D. There is only one type of tree found in the United States.

A. Trees are very different depending on their climate and location.

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.

A. We should eat and drink in reasonable quantities.

5. Which part of the bridge was built first? A. Cables B. Anchorage C. Roadway D. Towers

B. Anchorage

2. Throughout this passage the word suit means: A. A set of clothing to be worn together B. Any of the four sets into which a deck of cards is divided. C. To be convenient or right for D. To request or appeal persistently

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

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.

B. Diversity is interesting to learn about

4. Compared to objective exams, subjective tests contain: A. More questions. B. Fewer questions. C. Harder questions. D. No good answers.

B. Fewer questions.

1. Which statement from the selection presents a fact rather than an opinion? A. One of the worst voice qualities is harshness. B. Harsh voice qualities usually come from too much tension in the throat and jaw. C. Your voice will sound unpleasant if it is shrill, grating, hard, piercing, brassy, too loud, or too nasal. D. Because tension occurs in higher pitched voices, women tn to have shriller voices than men, which usually makes them less desirable public speaker, newscasters, or political candidates.

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

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

B. Keep it brief and specific

5. What is implied by the article? A. Siam was renamed Thailand in 2000 B. People enjoy giving receiving gifts. C. The author dislikes parlor games D. Elephants are easy to take care of and train.

B. People enjoy giving receiving gifts.

1. How did the people regard a white elephant? A. If a village elder received a white elephant, the entire village shared in the supply of meat. B. People tried very hard not to offend the king so they would not receive a white elephant. C. White elephants were highly prized as they were very hard workers in the cane fields. D. The people of Siam vied for the honor of receiving the king's gift or a white elephant.

B. People tried very hard not to offend the king so they would not receive a white elephant.

3. What is the meaning of the word "astute" in the last paragraph? A. Unwise B. Shrewd C. Reckless D. Honest

B. Shrewd

Choose the best summary of the passage. A. The various regions in the United States host a single type of tree. From mountainous regions to swamps, the range of climates allows for one type of tree to flourish. B. The various regions in the United States host a wide variety of types of trees. From mountainous regions to swamps, the range of climates allows for all manner of trees to flourish. C. The United States has many trees but they all grow together in one climate. The trees can only survive in the mountainous regions. D. The United States has many trees but they all grow together in one climate. The trees can only survive in the swamp regions.

B. The various regions in the United States host a wide variety of types of trees. From mountainous regions to swamps, the range of climates allows for all manner of trees to flourish.

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

B. To allow more time for the difficult questions

Identify the overall tone of the essay. A. To argue B. To inform C. To disprove D. To persuade

B. To inform

3. In the passage, a trick is described as A. A special look given to your partner across the table B. A book that gives strategies on how to win a Bridge. C. A collection of one card played by each of four players. D. A specific card the dealer gives to the person to her right.

C. A collection of one card played by each of four players.

Which of the following statements in the passage are opinion? A. The omelet made of three eggs is the one recommended for beginners. B. As soon as the omelet sets, remove the pan from the hottest part of the fire. C. A perfect omlette should be flat. D. Salt mixed with the eggs prevents them from rising.

C. A perfect omlette should be flat.

Which of the following is not listed as a detail in the passage? A. Add a small amount of salt just before serving. B. Add a teaspoonful of milk while beating the eggs. C. Add pepper just before serving. D. Break the eggs seperately.

C. Add pepper just before serving.

2. Where is Thailand"? A. Africa B. Europe C. Asia D. South America

C. Asia

1. The author wants the reader to feel A. As though the game of Bridge is too hard for novices to learn. B. Frustrated and confused about playing bridge. C. Confident and excited about learning the game of bridge D. Overwhelmed by all the rules for the games of Bridge.

C. Confident and excited about learning the game of bridge

2. Compared to objective exams, essay test contain: A. No good answers B. More questions C. Fewer questions D. Harder questions

C. Fewer questions

1. What did Tesla accomplish while attending the University of prague? A. Improved the design for Edison's DC generators. B. Made repairs to Edison's direct current power plants. C. Made designs for a brushless alternating current motor. D. Developed a high-votage electrical transformer.

C. Made designs for a brushless alternating current motor.

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

C. Objective

3. The information presented is: A. Slanted in favor of newscasters. B. Slanted against people with deep voice C. Slanted against people with piercing voices. D. Balance in its approach.

C. Slanted against people with piercing voices.

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.

C. The author explain differences in eating processes.

6. Which of the following statements in the passage are fact? A. Trees are ... queer in picking out places to live. B. The trees found in the United States are beautiful. C. The forests of western Washington and Oregon, unlike most timberlands of the Rocky Mountain Region, are as dense as any forests in the world. D. These trees are admired and loved by many around the world.

C. The forests of western Washington and Oregon, unlike most timberlands of the Rocky Mountain Region, are as dense as any forests in the world.

2. What is stated in this paragraph? A. Some men have harsh voices. B. Relaxed people often have harsh voices. C. Women make less appealing political candidates. D. Not everyone finds a harsh voice irritating.

C. Women make less appealing political candidates.

4. In the passage the word embark means to: A. Put or go on board a ship B. Remove the covering from a tree C. Speak harshly to others D. Being an undertaking

D. Being an undertaking

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

D. China developed chopsticks for eating utensils

1. When taking a subjective examination, you will find questions like. A. True & False B. Multiple Choice C. Matching D. Definitions

D. Definitions

3. What is the meaning of the word impoverished in the first paragraph? A. Honored B. Nobility C. Rich D. Financially ruined

D. Financially ruined

2. What body of water does The Golden Gate Bridge cross? A. San Francisco Bay B. Pacific Ocean C. Marin Strait D. Golden Gate Strait

D. Golden Gate Strait

3. Why was the roadway so dangerous to build? A. There weren't enough materials available to build the road B. The workers might get hit by passing cars. C. The men would fall to their deaths. D. If the road wasn't balance, it would collapse.

D. If the road wasn't balance, it would collapse.

4. What is the meaning of the word obscurity as it is used inthe last paragraph? A. Poverty B. Celebrity C. Confusion D. Insignificance

D. Insignificance

2. What is the meaning of the word "mammoth" as it is used in the fourth paragraph? A. Dangerous B. Raw C. Unused D. Massive

D. Massive

Which statement would not be inferred by the reader? A. Omelets are not too difficult to be made by a beginner. B. Omelets can include many different ingredients. C. Do not add too much salt to an omelet. D. Omelets are too difficult to be made by a beginner.

D. Omelets are too difficult to be made by a beginner.

Choose the best summary of the passage. A. Omelets cannot be made by anyone but a professional. Many different ingredients can be used to make omlettes but milk, lard and a dash of salt are always recommended. B. Omelets can be made by anyone as long as they pay attention and folllow the recipe. Many different ingredients can be used to make omlettes but milk, pepper and a dash of salt are always recommended. C. Omelets can be made by anyone as long as they pay attention and folllow the recipe. Many different ingredients can be used to make omlettes but milk, pepper and a cup of salt are always recommended. D. Omelets can be made by anyone as long as they pay attention and folllow the recipe. Many different ingredients can be used to make omlettes but milk, lard and a dash of salt are always recommended.

D. Omelets can be made by anyone as long as they pay attention and folllow the recipe. Many different ingredients can be used to make omlettes but milk, lard and a dash of salt are always recommended.

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

D. Require you to write your own answer

5. What word means the same as relinquishing as it is used in the last paragraph? A. Maintaining B. Retaining C. Selling D. Surrendering

D. Surrendering

7. Which statement would be inferred by the reader? A. There is only one type of tree in the United States. B. The trees in the United States are ugly. C. The trees in the United States are short. D. There are a wide variety of trees in the United States.

D. There are a wide variety of trees in the United States.

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

D. Unbiased in its approach

What is the main idea of this passage? A. Omelets are incredibly difficult to cook. B. Omelets require excessive amounts of salt to cook properly. C. All omelets include pepper. D. With a little attention, anyone can easily cook the perfect omelet.

D. With a little attention, anyone can easily cook the perfect omelet.

5. The author seems to? A. Oppose drinking alcohol B. Favor a strict diet C. Oppose regulation of personal habits D: Favor moderation

D: Favor moderation