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 ___....
HESI A2 V2 Reading Comprehension Questions And Answers 2022
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 - Answer - 1. A
2. D
3. A
4. 72 years old
Laughter
1. Which statement is presented in the passage?
a. Native Americans rarely laugh.
b. Native Americans humor is often overlooked.
c. Western Americans neglect the needs of Native Americans.
d. Native American humor is mostly satire.
2. What is implied by this paragraph?
a. Native Americans really are as stern and serious as they white men make them out to
be.
b. Humor is the same all over the world.
c. Native American humor deserves more attention.
3. The author seems to
a. Take an impartial view on the issue.
4. The author's reason for writing seem to have been to
a. Persuade people to take a broader view on Native Americans. - Answer - 1. B
2. C 3. A
4. A
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 - Answer - 1. D
2. A
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?
a. Homonyms make learning English more challenging.
4. What conclusion can be drawn from the article?
a. In order to master English, the student must learn about homonyms. - Answer - 1. A
2. A
3. A
4. A
Glass
1. The definition of brittle is?
a. Easily broken
2. What conclusion can be drawn by the information included in the article?
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