HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Coffee experts feel that the best coffee blend is a dark blend.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Best.' In this sentence, the superlative form 'best' should be used to describe the highest quality coffee blend. 'More great' in choice A is incorrect because 'great' already implies superiority. 'Great' in choice B is not the superlative form needed in this context. 'Greatest' in choice D is not the appropriate choice as 'best' is the superlative form of 'good' and 'great'. Therefore, 'best' is the most suitable choice to convey the idea that the dark blend is of the highest quality among all coffee blends.
Question 2 of 5
What is the appropriate salutation for this address?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A salutation is a formal greeting used before a person's name or title. In this case, 'Mr.' is the correct salutation to use before addressing someone. Salutations like 'Mr.,' 'Ms.,' 'Mrs.,' or 'Dr.' are commonly used before a person's name to show respect and formality.
Question 3 of 5
Finishing quickly isnā€™t as important as answering correctly.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, 'quickly' is the correct adverb to modify the verb 'finishing.' Adverbs typically end in -ly to modify verbs, while adjectives describe nouns. Therefore, the correct choice is 'D: Quickly.' This ensures that the comparison between finishing and answering is made effectively. Using 'quickly' here emphasizes the manner in which the action is performed, rather than the speed alone, which aligns with the intended meaning of the sentence.
Question 4 of 5
The saying 'You can't judge a book by its cover' is a well-known adage.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The saying 'You can't judge a book by its cover' is a well-known adage that advises against making assumptions based on appearances. In this context, 'its' is a possessive pronoun indicating that the cover belongs to the book. It's important to differentiate between 'its,' showing possession, and 'it's,' which is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has.' Therefore, the correct choice is 'Its cover,' emphasizing the ownership of the book's cover in the expression.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct sentence structure should have the subject performing the action. In choice A, 'the students' is the subject watching the action 'the snow begin to fall,' which is grammatically correct. Choices B and C have errors in subject-verb agreement and clarity. Choice B implies that the snow is performing the action of falling on the students, which is awkward and lacks clarity. Choice C lacks a clear subject for the action of snow falling. Choice D uses 'fell' instead of 'fall,' which is incorrect in this context. Therefore, option A is the grammatically correct sentence.