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 word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: A child is not yet old enough to know what is healthy for ________.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this sentence, 'him or her' is the correct choice as it is a gender-neutral option that can be used to refer to a child without specifying a gender. Using 'them' is incorrect as it is a plural pronoun and does not agree with the singular subject 'a child'. 'It' is not appropriate to refer to a child in this context as it can be dehumanizing. 'She or he' is not as inclusive as 'him or her' when referring to a child of unspecified gender.
Question 3 of 5
Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence: The student thought the second test was ______ than the first test.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this sentence, the correct comparative form of the adjective 'hard' should be used, which is 'harder.' 'More hard' (choice B) is incorrect, as 'hard' is a one-syllable adjective and should form its comparative by adding '-er.' Choices C and D, 'hardest' and 'most hardest,' are in the superlative form, which is not suitable for comparing two items as in this sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is A, 'harder.'
Question 4 of 5
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Tracey wore her hair in a French braid, ............. was the style at the time.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct word to use in the sentence is 'which.' The sentence structure requires a relative pronoun to introduce additional information about the French braid being the style at the time. 'Which' is commonly used in this context to provide essential information and maintain the sentence's coherence. Therefore, 'which' is the most suitable choice to complete the sentence correctly.
Question 5 of 5
Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. The nurses, except for Henry, ____________.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'are waiting.' In this sentence, the subject 'nurses' is plural, so the verb should also be plural. 'Are waiting' is the correct form to match the plural subject 'nurses.' The sentence should read, 'The nurses, except for Henry, are waiting.'