HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Are you taking a cruise to commemorate your wedding anniversary?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct verb to use with the plural subject 'you' is 'Are.' In this sentence, the subject 'you' requires a plural verb form, so 'Are' is the correct choice. 'Is' is singular and would not agree with the plural subject 'you.' 'Was' is past tense and not suitable for discussing a future action like planning a cruise. 'Could' indicates possibility or ability, but it does not fit the structure of the question, which is asking about a planned action for the future.
Question 2 of 5
Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The blue bird flew across the sky
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Bird.' A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this sentence, 'Bird' is the only word that represents a thing, making it the noun. 'Across' is a preposition indicating location or direction, 'Flew' is a verb showing action, and 'Blue' is an adjective describing the color of the bird. Therefore, 'Bird' is the noun in the sentence.
Question 3 of 5
When a person finds ---------------------in a stressful situation, it helps to breathe deeply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Oneself.' When referring to a singular person in a generic sense, 'oneself' is the appropriate pronoun to use. In the context of the sentence, it conveys the idea that taking deep breaths can be beneficial for an individual facing stress. Using 'yourself' (B) would imply a specific person, 'themselves' (C) is plural and does not match the singular 'person,' and 'itself' (D) does not correctly refer to a person.
Question 4 of 5
Select the sentence in which 'legal' is used as an adjective.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In sentence D, the word 'legal' is used as an adjective to describe the type of resident the person is. It qualifies the noun 'resident,' indicating the person's status. The other sentences use 'legal' in the context of actions or activities, not as a describing word. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer as 'legal' functions as an adjective in that sentence, defining the nature of the person's residency.
Question 5 of 5
What word is incorrectly used in the following sentence? "He ate for pieces of fried chicken at dinner, and no vegetables."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The corrected sentence is 'He ate four pieces of fried chicken at dinner, and no vegetables.' The original error was the use of 'for' instead of 'four,' which is a numerical term.