HESI A2 Reading Study Guide
Read a passage under time pressure and answer for its main idea, its details, and what the writer is really doing.
55 questions · 60minutes on the real exam · 3 units · 9 lessons · updated July 2026
Key Ideas and Details
~34% of the sectionFind the main idea, pull the exact supporting detail, and follow a written sequence.
Meaning and Craft
~34% of the sectionLockedRead words in context, weigh the author’s purpose and tone, and separate fact from opinion.
Reasoning and Integration
~32% of the sectionLockedMake inferences, summarise a passage fairly, and recognise how a text is organised.
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