HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 5 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Identify the noun in the following sentence: The bird flew across the blue sky.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the sentence 'The bird flew across the blue sky,' the word 'bird' is a noun. A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this sentence, 'bird' is naming a living creature, which fits the definition of a noun. Therefore, 'bird' is the correct answer choice. It's important to recognize that nouns are typically used to name people, animals, places, things, or ideas. In this sentence, 'bird' clearly represents a living creature, making it the most suitable noun choice among the options provided.
Question 2 of 5
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The dog wagged its tail when the food dish was filled.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this sentence, 'its' is the correct choice to show possession. 'The dog wagged its tail' indicates that the tail belongs to the dog. 'The' (Choice A) is a definite article, 'one's' (Choice B) is possessive but not appropriate in this context, and 'it's' (Choice D) is a contraction meaning 'it is' or 'it has,' which is incorrect here. Therefore, 'its' is the most suitable word to complete the sentence.
Question 3 of 5
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. These days, you can't avoid learning how to use a computer.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'avoid.' The original sentence is grammatically incorrect due to the improper use of the verb 'learning.' The correct structure should be 'These days, you can't avoid learning how to use a computer.' In this context, 'avoid' fits best as it conveys the idea of not being able to escape or prevent learning how to use a computer.
Question 4 of 5
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The other day, Stan ______ reviewing his class notes in preparation for the final exam.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, the verb needs to be in the past tense to indicate that Stan was already in the process of reviewing his class notes. 'Began' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'begin.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'began.' It shows that Stan started reviewing his notes in the past, which aligns with the context of the sentence.
Question 5 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: The college ______ he chose is in New York.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the sentence provided, 'that' is the most suitable word to fill in the blank. When referring to a non-human entity, 'that' is the appropriate relative pronoun to use. 'Which' is used for things or animals, 'who' for people, and 'what' to inquire about something. Therefore, 'that' is the correct choice in this context. The use of 'that' makes the sentence grammatically correct and maintains the appropriate relative pronoun for referring to a college, which is an institution.