HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which phrase is used incorrectly in the sentence? He ate for pieces of fried chicken at dinner, and no vegetables.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The corrected sentence should read, 'He ate four pieces of fried chicken at dinner, and no vegetables.' The original question had the correct number 'four,'.
Question 2 of 5
Which word should be used in the following sentence? When a person finds ________ in a stressful situation, it helps to breathe deeply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The corrected question maintains a gender-neutral form when referring to an individual, making 'themselves' the appropriate choice. In this context, 'themselves' is used as a reflexive pronoun to match the singular 'person' without specifying gender. It is a common and accepted practice to use 'themselves' for gender neutrality. Therefore, option A is the correct choice for this question.
Question 3 of 5
Children depend on their parents for food, clothing, and shelter.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The preposition 'on' is used to indicate reliance or dependence. In this sentence, children depend 'on' their parents for food, clothing, and shelter, making choice B the correct answer. When using the verb 'depend,' it is followed by the preposition 'on' to show what or whom someone relies on.
Question 4 of 5
What is the correct preposition to complete the sentence? A tuberculin skin test should be read within 24 hours __________ administration.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct preposition to use in this context is 'of.' The sentence structure requires 'of' to indicate the specific time frame (24 hours) in relation to the action (administration). Therefore, the sentence should read: 'A tuberculin skin test should be read within 24 hrs of administration.' This preposition correctly links the time frame to the action being performed.
Question 5 of 5
Most children must learn for the importance of good manners.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Themselves.' In this sentence, 'children' is a plural noun, so the reflexive pronoun that matches it should also be plural. 'Themselves' is the correct reflexive pronoun to use with 'children.' It is important to match the pronoun with the noun it refers to in terms of number and gender. Therefore, the correct form to use in this context is 'themselves,' making it the most appropriate choice in this sentence.