HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Identify the incomplete sentence.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. 'While they were sleeping.' is an incomplete sentence as it lacks a main subject or verb. A complete sentence should have both a subject and a verb to express a complete thought. Options A, B, and D are all complete sentences with proper subjects and verbs. 'He wept.' has the subject 'He' and verb 'wept.' 'Everything worked out all right.' has the subject 'Everything' and verb 'worked out.' 'Babies are soft, cute, and cuddly.' has the subject 'Babies' and verb 'are.'
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The only grammatically correct sentence among the options is sentence A, 'Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?' This sentence is correctly structured and does not contain any grammatical errors. Options B, C, and D contain errors related to the usage of 'further' and 'farther.' 'Further' is used to refer to something figurative or metaphorical, while 'farther' is used for physical distances. Therefore, sentences B, C, and D have incorrect usage of 'further' or 'farther,' making them grammatically incorrect. In sentence B, 'farther' should be used as it refers to a physical distance. Likewise, in sentences C and D, 'further' should be replaced with 'farther' to indicate a physical distance. Understanding the distinction between 'further' and 'farther' is essential for using these words correctly in written and spoken English.
Question 3 of 5
What is the correct part of the sentence that needs to be corrected? He went form being skinny to a very strong man.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct phrase in this sentence is 'He went from,' not 'He went form.' The sentence structure is comparing his past state of being skinny to his current state of being a very strong man. 'From' is used to indicate the starting point of the change. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Went form.'
Question 4 of 5
Which option serves as a salutation in a formal address?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A salutation is a formal greeting used to address someone with respect. In this context, 'Mr.' is the salutation because it is a title used to address a man politely. The other options, '1600 Pennsylvania Ave.,' '20003 (Area code),' and 'Ryan,' do not function as salutations in a formal address but rather as parts of an address or a name. It is important to use the appropriate salutation in formal communication to show respect and professionalism.
Question 5 of 5
Which phrase in the following sentence is grammatically incorrect? After the policeman had ran for several miles, he finally caught up with the man who had stolen the purse.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct verb form to use in this sentence is 'run,' not 'ran.' In past perfect tense, the correct structure is 'had + past participle.' Therefore, 'run' is the appropriate verb form. The sentence should read, 'After the policeman had run for several miles, he finally caught up with the man who had stolen the purse.'