Fact and opinion

HESI A2
Reading Comprehension
Multiple choice
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

Passage

A residents’ committee is discussing a proposed fire escape plan for an apartment building. Its draft asks each household to identify an alternate way out of each room in case the usual route is blocked by fire or smoke. One member says the draft is the most thoughtful document the committee has produced. Another member points out that some windows may need attention before they can be used as exits. The group records both remarks and schedules a walk-through to inspect the building. During that walk-through, members intend to note obstacles and questions for the building manager. They also plan to bring the draft so they can see how the proposed routes relate to the rooms. The comment praising the document is useful feedback, but it reflects an evaluation rather than an observation that settles whether the exits work.

Which statement is an opinion?

The draft is the committee’s most thoughtful document.✓ Correct

“Most thoughtful” depends on a member’s evaluation.
The committee plans a building walk-through.✗ Incorrect

The planned walk-through is presented as an event.
The draft asks households to identify alternate exits.✗ Incorrect

The draft’s content can be checked.
A member raises a question about windows.✗ Incorrect

The remark is described as something a member said.

Answer

A. The draft is the committee’s most thoughtful document.

Rationale

The praise ranks the document using a subjective standard. The other statements concern actions or contents that could be checked.

RememberA statement of preference or evaluation is an opinion.

Sources

Home Fires Ready.gov (FEMA) · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Create and Practice a Fire Escape Plan

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