HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Finishing quickly isn't as important as answering correctly.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, 'quickly' functions as an adverb modifying the verb 'finishing.' Adverbs are used to describe how an action is performed. Here, the focus is on how the finishing is done, not on the quality of being quick. Therefore, the correct choice is 'quickly.' Adjectives describe nouns, whereas adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this case, 'quickly' is used to describe how the action of finishing is being carried out, making it the appropriate choice.
Question 2 of 5
Which word in the following sentence is grammatically incorrect? Dr. Jones, whom all the patients like, plays the piano well.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Whom'. In formal English, 'whom' is used as an object pronoun. In the given sentence, 'whom' should be used instead of 'who' as it is referring to the object of the verb 'like'. Therefore, 'whom' is the grammatically correct choice.
Question 3 of 5
In the phrase 'You can’t tell a book by its cover,' what does the pronoun 'its' refer to?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Its cover.' The pronoun 'its' in the phrase 'You canā€™t tell a book by its cover' refers to the cover of the book. The adage implies that one should not judge something based solely on its outward appearance, symbolized by the cover of a book. Therefore, 'its cover' is the correct choice in this context.
Question 4 of 5
Which word is NOT USED CORRECTLY? Ain't it true that during the playoff, the team's performance was sure to captivate the audience?"
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The word 'ain’t' is colloquial and informal, often considered incorrect in formal language use. The correct form would be 'is not' or 'isn’t.' The other choices 'during,' 'sure,' and 'playoff' are all used correctly in the sentence. 'During' is a preposition indicating a period of time, 'sure' is an adjective expressing confidence or certainty, and 'playoff' is a noun referring to a competition to determine a final winner
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following sentences is GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. In this sentence, 'smell sweetly' is the correct adverb usage to describe how the air will smell due to the scented candles. The other options contain grammar errors or inconsistencies that make them incorrect. Option A has a pronoun agreement error ('their' should be 'his or her'). Option B and C are grammatically correct but do not represent the best choice according to the question's instructions.