1Formulas and methods
Reading comprehension (entrance exams)
Method
- Read the question first so you know what you are looking for.
- Skim the passage for its topic and main point; the first or last sentence often states it.
- Go back to the exact lines that answer the question.
- For inferences, choose the option the clues most strongly support, not one that goes further.
- For labels and tables, apply every rule that fits the case and do the small calculation carefully.
English grammar & language usage (entrance exams)
Method
- Find the subject and the verb of the sentence before choosing a form.
- Strip away phrases (of the …, along with …) and extra people (you and …) to test agreement and pronoun case.
- Check each clause: can it stand alone? Join independent clauses with a comma + conjunction or a semicolon.
- Check modifiers and lists: the describing phrase next to its word, items in the same form.
- For word choice and register, pick the precise, formal and concise option.
Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams)
Method
- Read the whole sentence and look for a context clue: a definition, a contrast, an example or a cause and effect.
- Split an unfamiliar word into prefix, root and suffix and translate each part.
- Read a medical term from the suffix back to the start (hepat-itis: inflammation of the liver).
- Put each option into the sentence and check that the meaning still fits.
- Choose the meaning used in this sentence, even if the word has another everyday meaning.
2Practice problems
1.Reading comprehension (entrance exams)Medium
“The coach had a rule: no phones at practice. When Jamie’s phone buzzed during drills, the coach simply held out his hand.” What did the coach most likely want?
- AJamie to shake his hand
- BJamie to call someone back
- CJamie to hand over the phone
- DJamie to leave practice early
2.Reading comprehension (entrance exams)Hard
A job ad says: “Wanted: nurse for night shifts. At least two years’ experience required. Must have a valid licence. Spanish speakers preferred.” Which applicant meets all the requirements?
- ALicensed nurse with 1 year of experience, speaks Spanish
- BStudent nurse, 4 years of study, speaks Spanish
- CLicensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English
- DNurse with 5 years’ experience, expired licence
3.English grammar & language usage (entrance exams)Medium
What kind of sentence is this? “The alarm rang, and everyone left the building.”
- AComplex
- BFragment
- CCompound
- DSimple
4.English grammar & language usage (entrance exams)Hard
Which spelling is correct for the word that means “a special right or advantage”?
- Apriviledge
- Bprivelege
- Cprivilage
- Dprivilege
5.Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams)Medium
Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “The patient was reluctant to take the new medicine.”
- AUnable
- BForgetful
- CEager
- DUnwilling
6.Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams)Hard
What does the term gastrectomy mean?
- AVisual examination of the inside of the stomach with a scope
- BSurgical removal of all or part of the stomach
- CPain in the stomach
- DInflammation of the stomach
3Solutions
1.Reading comprehension (entrance exams)
Answer: C · Jamie to hand over the phone
Why this is the answer
Because phones are not allowed at practice, holding out his hand most likely means the coach wanted Jamie to give him the phone.
C · Jamie to hand over the phone
2.Reading comprehension (entrance exams)
Answer: C · Licensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English
Why this is the answer
The requirements are two years’ experience and a valid licence. Spanish is only preferred, so the licensed nurse with 3 years’ experience qualifies.
C · Licensed nurse with 3 years’ experience, speaks only English
3.English grammar & language usage (entrance exams)
Answer: C · Compound
Why this is the answer
Two independent clauses joined by a comma and the coordinating conjunction “and” form a compound sentence.
4.English grammar & language usage (entrance exams)
Answer: D · privilege
Why this is the answer
“Privilege” is spelled p-r-i-v-i-l-e-g-e, with no d and an i in the second syllable.
5.Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams)
Answer: D · Unwilling
Why this is the answer
Reluctant means unwilling and hesitant to do something.
6.Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams)
Answer: B · Surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
Why this is the answer
Gastr/o (stomach) + -ectomy (removal). Gastritis is inflammation and gastroscopy examination with a scope.
B · Surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
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