®Reading Comprehension Free Practice Test HESI A13

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Nurseries: If you thought nurseries were just for babies, well, think again! Being special kinds of farms, nurseries are used to raise plants in mass quantities. Plants, trees, and shrubs are typically grown in nurseries and then sold to farmers and gardeners to plant in homes, businesses, and farms. Most nurseries are found in the more rural parts of the country because much land is required to have a viable nursery. If a nursery sells plants to others, it must obtain a special permit from the local city or county, which keeps the competition fair and does not saturate the market with a large number of nurseries selling similar products. Also on the grounds of nurseries are greenhouses which are made of glass or plastic panes that protect the plants from weather elements that may harm them and cause them not to grow and develop. The glass panels in greenhouses allow for sunlight to enter and moisture to be trapped inside. This creates a tropical environment which allows orchids and poinsettias to grow. It ensures that vegetables and fruits will grow large, which makes them valuable to farmers.

Which of these statements about the text is a fact rather than an opinion?

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Greenhouses create tropical conditions at nurseries.

This statement is factual as it describes the specific function of greenhouses in nurseries, which is to create an environment conducive to plant growth by trapping moisture and allowing sunlight to enter. This is backed by the information provided in the text. A) Farmers do not like to get their plants from nurseries. This statement reflects an opinion rather than a fact, as it suggests a negative view about farmers’ preferences without providing evidence or data to support this claim. B) The best and prettiest orchids and poinsettias are grown in greenhouses. This statement is subjective, as "best" and "prettiest" are personal evaluations that can vary from person to person. The text does not provide any criteria or evidence to substantiate this opinion. C) Nurseries are the best places to grow vegetables. This assertion is also an opinion, as "the best" is a subjective term. While nurseries may be suitable for growing vegetables, the text does not provide comparative information to deem them superior to other growing methods or locations. Conclusion In summary, factual statements provide objective information that can be verified, while opinions are subjective interpretations or judgments. The correct answer, "Greenhouses create tropical conditions at nurseries," is a fact supported by the text. In contrast, the other options are based on personal beliefs and evaluations, lacking the substantiation needed to be classified as factual.

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