HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
During the storm, the glass in three of the windows was broken.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct choice is 'was broken' (C). In this sentence, the subject 'glass' is singular, so the verb should also be singular ('was broken'). 'Broken' (A) is incorrect as it doesn't agree with the singular subject. 'Breaks' (B) is in the present tense, which is incorrect as the sentence is in the past tense. 'Were broken' (D) is incorrect as it uses a plural verb form that doesn't match the singular subject. Therefore, 'was broken' is the correct choice for subject-verb agreement in this sentence.
Question 2 of 5
Two students are ------------------------- their professor about the possibility of obtaining a good grade in class.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Asking.' In this sentence, 'Two students' is a plural subject, so the verb should also be plural. The phrase should read 'Two students are asking their professor...' which indicates that the two students are currently engaging in a conversation with their professor about the possibility of obtaining a good grade in class. The other options do not fit grammatically within the context of the sentence.
Question 3 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: Once on a dark _________ day, we had four inches of snow fall in two hours.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: winter’s.' In the context of the sentence, 'winter’s' fits best as it gives a clear indication of the season being described. The phrase 'dark winter’s day' sets the scene more effectively than the other choices. 'Quiet,' 'carefree,' and 'mysterious' do not provide the specific seasonal context needed to complete the sentence appropriately. Choosing 'winter’s' enhances the imagery and helps convey a specific time of the year, making it the most suitable choice in this sentence.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing aide put the band-aid on the wound to aid the nurse.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the sentence 'The nursing aide put the band-aid on the wound to aid the nurse,' 'aide' refers to a nursing assistant, 'aid' refers to a bandage, and 'aid' is used as a verb meaning to help. Therefore, the correct sequence of words is 'Aide, aid, aid,' making choice B the correct answer. It is essential to use the correct words in context to convey the intended meaning accurately. 'Aide' as a noun denotes the nursing assistant, 'aid' as a noun refers to the bandage, and 'aid' as a verb means to assist or help, aligning with the actions in the sentence.
Question 5 of 5
Long before his death, Pablo Picasso had become one of the most important artists in history.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Had become.' The sentence is referring to an action that occurred in the past before another past action, hence requiring the past perfect tense 'had become' instead of 'became.' This construction is used to indicate the sequence of events. In this case, it highlights that Picasso's importance as an artist was established before his death.