HESI READING COMPREHENSION V2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER Sentence (4): Since, then, however, numerous innovations and improvements in
design have made the bicycle one of the most popular means of recreation and transportation around
the world.
The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER A Ride through the History of Bicycles.
The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
,back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER Macmillan made important changes in bicycle design.
The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER A new way of doing something.
The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER Changed drastically.
The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER Lying down.
, The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER Sentence (1), The safety bicycle would look familiar to today's cyclists.
Changing Time
1. What is the meaning of "they" in the passage? - ANSWER Clock change DST
Changing Time
2. "Irrelevant" means? - ANSWER Meaningless.
Changing Time
3. What was the author inferring? - ANSWER Should be abolished.
Changing Time
4. Computer changed? - ANSWER Itself.
Changing Time
5. The author is trying? - ANSWER To persuade the audience.
Issac Asimov
1. Definition of "Prolific"? - ANSWER Highly productive.
Issac Asimov
2. For what type of writing was Mr. Asimov most famous for? - ANSWER Science fiction writing.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER Sentence (4): Since, then, however, numerous innovations and improvements in
design have made the bicycle one of the most popular means of recreation and transportation around
the world.
The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER A Ride through the History of Bicycles.
The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
,back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER Macmillan made important changes in bicycle design.
The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER A new way of doing something.
The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER Changed drastically.
The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER Lying down.
, The Bicycle
Today, bicycles are so common that it's hard to believe they haven't always been around. But two
hundred years ago, bicycles didn't even exist, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was
nothing like our bicycles today. It was made of wood and didn't even have pedals. Since then, however,
numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular
means of recreation and transportation around the world. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan, a Scottish
blacksmith, dramatically improved upon the original bicycle design. Macmillan's machine had tires with
iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. He also used foot-operated cranks like pedals, so his
bicycle could be ridden at a quick pace. It didn't look much like a modern bicycle, though, because its
back wheel was substantially larger than its front wheel. In 1861, the French Michaux brothers took the
evolution - ANSWER Sentence (1), The safety bicycle would look familiar to today's cyclists.
Changing Time
1. What is the meaning of "they" in the passage? - ANSWER Clock change DST
Changing Time
2. "Irrelevant" means? - ANSWER Meaningless.
Changing Time
3. What was the author inferring? - ANSWER Should be abolished.
Changing Time
4. Computer changed? - ANSWER Itself.
Changing Time
5. The author is trying? - ANSWER To persuade the audience.
Issac Asimov
1. Definition of "Prolific"? - ANSWER Highly productive.
Issac Asimov
2. For what type of writing was Mr. Asimov most famous for? - ANSWER Science fiction writing.
