a reader might infer from this passage that

HESI A2

Reading Comprehension HESI A2 Practice Test

1. A reader might infer from this passage that ___________.

A. Obesity can be detrimental to a long life
B. Car crashes are most frequent in the United States
C. The Second Amendment should be overturned
D. People in Asia and Africa have the shortest life spans

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The passage indicates that obesity, along with other health-related issues, contributes to lower life expectancy. This implies that obesity can negatively affect one's lifespan, making option A the correct inference based on the information presented in the text. The other options do not accurately reflect the implications of the passage.

2. Which rainforest plant has more than one use?

A. The Buruti plant
B. The Banana tree
C. The Cinnamon tree
D. The Coconut tree

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is the Buruti plant. The passage mentions that Amazonian Indians use the fruit and stem of the Buruti plant for various purposes, such as a drink, making bread, and building houses. The other choices, Banana tree, Cinnamon tree, and Coconut tree, are not specifically mentioned as having multiple uses in the passage. While the passage does mention that bananas and coconuts are available as food in the rainforest, it does not specify multiple uses for these plants as it does for the Buruti plant.

3. What is the passage primarily about?

A. What we know about the Moon and its differences from Earth
B. A comparison of the Moon and Earth
C. The Moon’s effect on Earth
D. The origin of the Moon

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'What we know about the Moon and its differences from Earth.' The passage discusses various aspects of the Moon, including its origin, gravitational influence on Earth, physical characteristics, lack of atmosphere, and surface features. It provides insights into what humans know about the Moon and highlights its differences from Earth. Choice B is incorrect because while the passage does compare certain aspects of the Moon and Earth, it primarily focuses on the Moon itself rather than a direct comparison. Choice C is incorrect as the passage briefly mentions the Moon's effect on Earth in relation to tides but does not primarily focus on this aspect. Choice D is incorrect as the origin of the Moon is mentioned in the passage, but it is not the primary focus of the text.

4. What is the meaning of the word 'evolved' in the first paragraph?

A. To spread
B. To gradually develop
C. To revolve
D. To shift

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the context of the given extract, 'evolved' means to gradually develop. The systems in the body have evolved over time, indicating a gradual development and adaptation. 'To spread,' 'to revolve,' and 'to shift' do not capture the idea of a gradual development as portrayed in the text, making them incorrect choices.

5. Why does the author mention 'impact craters' in line 16?

A. To explain the corrosive effects of atmospheric weathering
B. To explain why the Moon has no plant life because of meteorites
C. To show the result of the Moon not having an atmosphere
D. To show the result of the Moon not having active tectonic or volcanic activity

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The mention of impact craters in the text is to highlight the consequence of the Moon lacking an atmosphere. The absence of an atmosphere on the Moon leaves it vulnerable to meteorite impacts, resulting in the multitude of impact craters on its surface. Choice A is incorrect because the mention of impact craters is not related to atmospheric weathering but rather to the lack of an atmosphere. Choice B is incorrect as it misinterprets the reason for the absence of plant life on the Moon. Choice D is incorrect as the text explicitly states that the Moon lacks tectonic or volcanic activity, which is not the focus of the mention of impact craters.