HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Identify the sentence with correct grammar usage.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In English, the subject and verb must agree in number. In option D, 'Sherri and her cousin' is a plural subject, so the plural verb 'were' is the correct form to use. Options A, B, and C have subject-verb agreement errors. Option A should use 'were' instead of 'was' to agree with the plural subjects. Option B should use 'are' instead of 'is' to agree with the plural subject list. Option C should use 'are' instead of 'is' to agree with the plural noun 'cages.' Therefore, option D is the correct choice.
Question 2 of 5
She went to the party _____ her dislike for the host.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'In spite of.' 'In spite of' is the appropriate phrase to use to indicate that she attended the party despite her dislike for the host. The phrase 'In spite of' is commonly used to express contrast or opposition between two ideas, in this case, attending the party despite not liking the host. 'Although' and 'Even though' are conjunctions used to introduce a contrast or concession, but they are not the best fit in this context. 'Despite' is a preposition that is usually followed by a noun or a gerund, not a clause, making it less suitable in this sentence.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
During the fight, I was hit on the..............
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this sentence, the correct preposition to use after 'hit' is 'on,' and the correct noun to follow is 'head.' Therefore, the correct phrase is 'hit on the head.' The article 'a' is not required before 'head' in this context. It is a common expression to say someone was hit 'on the head' to indicate the location of impact.
Question 5 of 5
The client's hospital stay was prolonged due to a superinfection.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The phrase 'due to' is correct in this context, indicating the cause or reason for the client's prolonged hospital stay. 'Due to' is the appropriate choice to convey this cause-effect relationship. In this sentence, 'due to' correctly connects the reason (superinfection) to the outcome (prolonged hospital stay). Therefore, the correct answer is A.