HESI Reading Practice Test 2

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Sam’s Lawn Mower

Sam purchased a new lawn mower last week and decided to set it up today. First, he took all the parts out of the box and read the directions. Then he started to assemble the lawn mower but realized he didn’t have the right wrench. After trying to use the wrong wrench, he went to the hardware store. When returning from the hardware store, he finished setting up the lawn mower.

Finally, it was time for Sam to cut the grass. There was one problem – Sam forgot to get gas for the lawn mower. Sam went to go get gas and finally was able to mow the lawn. Since getting the new lawn mower, Sam always mows his lawn.

Which of the following lists Sam’s actions in the correct sequence?

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Sam’s Lawn Mower

Sam purchased a new lawn mower last week and decided to set it up today. First, he took all the parts out of the box and read the directions. Then he started to assemble the lawn mower but realized he didn’t have the right wrench. After trying to use the wrong wrench, he went to the hardware store. When returning from the hardware store, he finished setting up the lawn mower.

Finally, it was time for Sam to cut the grass. There was one problem – Sam forgot to get gas for the lawn mower. Sam went to go get gas and finally was able to mow the lawn. Since getting the new lawn mower, Sam always mows his lawn.

How many sequential order words are used in the passage?

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Sam’s Lawn Mower

Sam purchased a new lawn mower last week and decided to set it up today. First, he took all the parts out of the box and read the directions. Then he started to assemble the lawn mower but realized he didn’t have the right wrench. After trying to use the wrong wrench, he went to the hardware store. When returning from the hardware store, he finished setting up the lawn mower.

Finally, it was time for Sam to cut the grass. There was one problem – Sam forgot to get gas for the lawn mower. Sam went to go get gas and finally was able to mow the lawn. Since getting the new lawn mower, Sam always mows his lawn.

In the last sentence, “since” is used as a chronological signal word?

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Sam’s Lawn Mower

Sam purchased a new lawn mower last week and decided to set it up today. First, he took all the parts out of the box and read the directions. Then he started to assemble the lawn mower but realized he didn’t have the right wrench. After trying to use the wrong wrench, he went to the hardware store. When returning from the hardware store, he finished setting up the lawn mower.

Finally, it was time for Sam to cut the grass. There was one problem – Sam forgot to get gas for the lawn mower. Sam went to go get gas and finally was able to mow the lawn. Since getting the new lawn mower, Sam always mows his lawn.

Based on the passage, can we infer that Sam is happy with his purchase?

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Sam’s Lawn Mower

Sam purchased a new lawn mower last week and decided to set it up today. First, he took all the parts out of the box and read the directions. Then he started to assemble the lawn mower but realized he didn’t have the right wrench. After trying to use the wrong wrench, he went to the hardware store. When returning from the hardware store, he finished setting up the lawn mower.

Finally, it was time for Sam to cut the grass. There was one problem – Sam forgot to get gas for the lawn mower. Sam went to go get gas and finally was able to mow the lawn. Since getting the new lawn mower, Sam always mows his lawn.

How many chronological signal words are used in the passage?

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Depression

Men and women may each benefit from different treatments for depression. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, which identified opposing alterations in gene expression changes between men and women with the condition.

Researchers have found that men and women with major depression have opposing changes in gene expression.

Major depression, or major depressive disorder, is a mental health disorder in which depressive symptoms persist for at least 2 weeks.

Such symptoms include continuous feelings of sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, or guilt, loss of interest in activities and hobbies, lack of energy, and — in some cases — suicidal thoughts.

It is estimated that in 2016, around 16.2 million adults in the United States experienced at least one episode of major depression.

Such episodes were almost twice as common among women than men.

Given the difference in the prevalence of major depression between the sexes, scientists have investigated whether there might be distinctions in the molecular mechanisms that drive major depression in men and women.

One study that was reported by Medical News Today last year identified different responses in the supramarginal gyrus and posterior cingulate cortex brain regions of male and female participants with depression.

In this latest study, lead author Dr. Marianne Seney, Ph.D., from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School in Pennsylvania, and colleagues pinpointed specific genetic differences between men and women with major depression.

What is the meaning of distinctions as used in this passage?

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Depression

Men and women may each benefit from different treatments for depression. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, which identified opposing alterations in gene expression changes between men and women with the condition.

Researchers have found that men and women with major depression have opposing changes in gene expression.

Major depression, or major depressive disorder, is a mental health disorder in which depressive symptoms persist for at least 2 weeks.

Such symptoms include continuous feelings of sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, or guilt, loss of interest in activities and hobbies, lack of energy, and — in some cases — suicidal thoughts.

It is estimated that in 2016, around 16.2 million adults in the United States experienced at least one episode of major depression.

Such episodes were almost twice as common among women than men.

Given the difference in the prevalence of major depression between the sexes, scientists have investigated whether there might be distinctions in the molecular mechanisms that drive major depression in men and women.

One study that was reported by Medical News Today last year identified different responses in the supramarginal gyrus and posterior cingulate cortex brain regions of male and female participants with depression.

In this latest study, lead author Dr. Marianne Seney, Ph.D., from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School in Pennsylvania, and colleagues pinpointed specific genetic differences between men and women with major depression.

What is the main idea of the passage?

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Depression

Men and women may each benefit from different treatments for depression. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, which identified opposing alterations in gene expression changes between men and women with the condition.

Researchers have found that men and women with major depression have opposing changes in gene expression.

Major depression, or major depressive disorder, is a mental health disorder in which depressive symptoms persist for at least 2 weeks.

Such symptoms include continuous feelings of sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, or guilt, loss of interest in activities and hobbies, lack of energy, and — in some cases — suicidal thoughts.

It is estimated that in 2016, around 16.2 million adults in the United States experienced at least one episode of major depression.

Such episodes were almost twice as common among women than men.

Given the difference in the prevalence of major depression between the sexes, scientists have investigated whether there might be distinctions in the molecular mechanisms that drive major depression in men and women.

One study that was reported by Medical News Today last year identified different responses in the supramarginal gyrus and posterior cingulate cortex brain regions of male and female participants with depression.

In this latest study, lead author Dr. Marianne Seney, Ph.D., from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School in Pennsylvania, and colleagues pinpointed specific genetic differences between men and women with major depression.

Which of the following is an opinion?

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Depression

Men and women may each benefit from different treatments for depression. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, which identified opposing alterations in gene expression changes between men and women with the condition.

Researchers have found that men and women with major depression have opposing changes in gene expression.

Major depression, or major depressive disorder, is a mental health disorder in which depressive symptoms persist for at least 2 weeks.

Such symptoms include continuous feelings of sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, or guilt, loss of interest in activities and hobbies, lack of energy, and — in some cases — suicidal thoughts.

It is estimated that in 2016, around 16.2 million adults in the United States experienced at least one episode of major depression.

Such episodes were almost twice as common among women than men.

Given the difference in the prevalence of major depression between the sexes, scientists have investigated whether there might be distinctions in the molecular mechanisms that drive major depression in men and women.

One study that was reported by Medical News Today last year identified different responses in the supramarginal gyrus and posterior cingulate cortex brain regions of male and female participants with depression.

In this latest study, lead author Dr. Marianne Seney, Ph.D., from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School in Pennsylvania, and colleagues pinpointed specific genetic differences between men and women with major depression.

Which of the following is not listed as a detail in this passage?

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Depression

Men and women may each benefit from different treatments for depression. This is the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, which identified opposing alterations in gene expression changes between men and women with the condition.

Researchers have found that men and women with major depression have opposing changes in gene expression.

Major depression, or major depressive disorder, is a mental health disorder in which depressive symptoms persist for at least 2 weeks.

Such symptoms include continuous feelings of sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, or guilt, loss of interest in activities and hobbies, lack of energy, and — in some cases — suicidal thoughts.

It is estimated that in 2016, around 16.2 million adults in the United States experienced at least one episode of major depression.

Such episodes were almost twice as common among women than men.

Given the difference in the prevalence of major depression between the sexes, scientists have investigated whether there might be distinctions in the molecular mechanisms that drive major depression in men and women.

One study that was reported by Medical News Today last year identified different responses in the supramarginal gyrus and posterior cingulate cortex brain regions of male and female participants with depression.

In this latest study, lead author Dr. Marianne Seney, Ph.D., from the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School in Pennsylvania, and colleagues pinpointed specific genetic differences between men and women with major depression.

Which of the following can logically be inferred from this passage?