HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Children generally ________ with others of the same size and age.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Play.' In this sentence, 'Children' is a plural subject, so the verb should also be plural. 'Play' is the correct plural form to match the subject 'Children.' Therefore, the sentence should read as: 'Children generally play with others of the same size and age.' This choice maintains subject-verb agreement, ensuring that the sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 2 of 5
He was ____ by her kind words.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, the correct word to use is 'affected.' 'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence or produce a change in something, while 'effect' is a noun denoting a change that results from an action. 'Effected' is the past tense of 'effect,' but in this context, the correct form is 'affected' as it is used to describe the emotional impact of her kind words on him.
Question 3 of 5
The pack of wolves ___ running through the forest.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Is.' In this sentence, 'pack' is the subject of the sentence, and 'pack' is a collective noun that is singular. Therefore, the singular verb 'is' should be used to match the subject properly. 'Are,' 'were,' and 'be' are incorrect because they are either plural or not the correct verb form for the singular subject 'pack.' It's important to match the subject and the verb in number and form to ensure subject-verb agreement in a sentence.
Question 4 of 5
Which phrase is incorrect in the sentence: After soon he arrived in the U.S.A, he met the woman who was to become his wife.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct phrase should be 'soon after' to indicate the sequence of events correctly. The sentence should read, 'Soon after he arrived in the U.S.A, he met the woman who was to become his wife.' This structure is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning clearly by showing the timing relationship between his arrival and meeting his future wife.
Question 5 of 5
What task does the mailperson perform?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Envelopes.' The question asks about the job performed by the mailperson, which is delivering envelopes to every mailbox on the block. Using the plural form 'envelopes' is appropriate as it indicates multiple items being delivered. The other choices, 'Every,' 'Block,' and 'Mailperson's,' do not capture the primary task carried out by the mailperson. Therefore, 'Envelopes' is the correct choice.