HESI A2 V2 Reading Comprehension
Isaac Asimov
1. Definition of “Prolific”.
a. Highly productive
b. Against war
c. Literate
d. Eccocentric
2. For what type of writing was Mr. Asimov most famous for?
a. Juvenile fiction
b. Mystery
c. Popular science
d. Science fiction
3. The Big three mentioned were ___, ___, and ___.
a. Asimov, Heinlein, Clarke
4. How old was Asimov when he died? (this was a fill in the blank question)
a. 72 years old
1. A
2. D
3. A
4. 72 years old
Jazz
1. Definition of confluence.
, a. Melding
b. Influence
c. Intersection
d. Coming together
2. Where and when did jazz originate?
a. Southern US. 20th century
3. How does the author regard Jazz?
a. A real aficionado
b. Unable to determine
c. Doesn’t like it much
d. Enjoys it occasionally
4. Derivation of the word “Jazz”
a. West coast slang
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. A
Homonyms
1. How does the article define homonyms?
a. Words that sound alike but are spelled different ways with different meanings.
2. What inference can be drawn from the article?
a. English is a difficult language to master.
3. Which statement is a fact rather an opinion?
Isaac Asimov
1. Definition of “Prolific”.
a. Highly productive
b. Against war
c. Literate
d. Eccocentric
2. For what type of writing was Mr. Asimov most famous for?
a. Juvenile fiction
b. Mystery
c. Popular science
d. Science fiction
3. The Big three mentioned were ___, ___, and ___.
a. Asimov, Heinlein, Clarke
4. How old was Asimov when he died? (this was a fill in the blank question)
a. 72 years old
1. A
2. D
3. A
4. 72 years old
Jazz
1. Definition of confluence.
, a. Melding
b. Influence
c. Intersection
d. Coming together
2. Where and when did jazz originate?
a. Southern US. 20th century
3. How does the author regard Jazz?
a. A real aficionado
b. Unable to determine
c. Doesn’t like it much
d. Enjoys it occasionally
4. Derivation of the word “Jazz”
a. West coast slang
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. A
Homonyms
1. How does the article define homonyms?
a. Words that sound alike but are spelled different ways with different meanings.
2. What inference can be drawn from the article?
a. English is a difficult language to master.
3. Which statement is a fact rather an opinion?
