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
“Ms. Brown reminded the class that the library books were due back on Monday. On Monday morning, half the class arrived without their books.” What can be concluded?
- AThe library was closed on Monday.
- BAll the books were returned early.
- CSome students forgot the reminder.
- DMs. Brown forgot to tell the class.
2.Reading comprehension (entrance exams)Hard
“The writer’s grandfather never talked about the war. Only after his death did the family find a box of medals and letters in the attic.” What does this detail suggest?
- AHe gave his medals away to friends.
- BHe never served in the war at all.
- CHe talked about the war with his family every day.
- DHe kept his wartime experiences private.
3.English grammar & language usage (entrance exams)Medium
Choose the correct word: “___ turn is it to check the supplies?”
- AWhos
- BWho’s
- CWho
- DWhose
4.English grammar & language usage (entrance exams)Hard
Which sentence uses “whom” correctly?
- AThe doctor whom was on call was friendly.
- BWhom is calling about the results?
- CThe doctor whom met us was friendly.
- DThe doctor whom we met was friendly.
5.Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams)Medium
Choose the meaning of the word in bold: “It was evident that the patient was in pain.”
- AHidden or concealed
- BDoubtful or uncertain
- CSurprising or unexpected
- DClear or obvious
6.Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams)Hard
Which word is closest in meaning to prudent?
- AAnxious
- BReckless
- CSensible
- DLazy
3Solutions
1.Reading comprehension (entrance exams)
Answer: C · Some students forgot the reminder.
Why this is the answer
Ms. Brown did give the reminder, yet half the class came without their books, so some students forgot (or ignored) it.
C · Some students forgot the reminder.
2.Reading comprehension (entrance exams)
Answer: D · He kept his wartime experiences private.
Why this is the answer
He did not speak about the war, and the medals were hidden in the attic, suggesting he chose to keep those experiences private.
D · He kept his wartime experiences private.
3.English grammar & language usage (entrance exams)
Answer: D · Whose
Why this is the answer
“Whose” is the possessive form. “Who’s” means “who is” or “who has”, which makes no sense here.
4.English grammar & language usage (entrance exams)
Answer: D · The doctor whom we met was friendly.
Why this is the answer
In A, “whom” is the object of “met” (we met him). In B, C and D the pronoun is the subject of a verb, so “who” is needed.
D · The doctor whom we met was friendly.
5.Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams)
Answer: D · Clear or obvious
Why this is the answer
Evident means plain to see or understand.
6.Healthcare vocabulary (entrance exams)
Answer: C · Sensible
Why this is the answer
Prudent means showing care and good judgement, which is being sensible.
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