HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: If I ___ you, I’d leave now.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Were.' This question is a conditional sentence expressing a hypothetical situation. In English, when the subject of a sentence is different from the speaker and the verb tense is past, we use 'were' for all subjects. Therefore, the correct form in this case is 'If I were you,' not 'If I was you.' The use of 'were' in this context is known as the subjunctive mood, indicating a situation that is contrary to reality or unlikely to happen.
Question 2 of 5
He tried to remember the names of all the people who were there that night.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'B' because 'that' is used to introduce a defining clause that specifies which people he was trying to remember. In this context, 'that' is more appropriate than 'whom,' 'which,' or 'whose' as it refers to the specific people present that night. 'That' is commonly used to introduce restrictive or defining clauses, helping to identify a specific group or subset within a larger group. In this sentence, 'that night' serves as a defining characteristic, and 'that' connects the relative clause to the main clause effectively. While 'whom' refers to the object of a sentence, 'which' is used for non-restrictive clauses, and 'whose' indicates possession, none of these options are suitable replacements for 'that' in this context.
Question 3 of 5
The student ______ for the final exam.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Was studying.' This choice correctly uses the past progressive tense 'was studying,' indicating that the student was engaged in studying for the final exam at a specific point in the past. Choices A, C, and D have errors in verb tense or structure, making them grammatically incorrect. 'Didnā€™t study' (choice A) is in the simple past tense, 'Hardly studied' (choice C) uses an adverb modifying 'studied,' and 'Would have studied' (choice D) is in the conditional perfect tense, none of which are suitable for the context of the sentence.
Question 4 of 5
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: The data confirms that the patient is suffering from extreme anxiety, and a tranquilizing medication is immediately required.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The word 'confirms' is not used correctly in the sentence. 'Confirms' should be followed by 'that' to link the subject 'data' with the verb 'confirms.' The corrected sentence should read: 'The data confirms that the patient is suffering from extreme anxiety, and a tranquilizing medication is immediately required.' This change ensures proper grammar and sentence structure.
Question 5 of 5
After robbing the bank, where did the thief hide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After committing a crime like robbing a bank, it is common for the criminal to seek a safe place to hide. Choosing to hide at a friend's house would be a logical choice, as it may provide temporary refuge and a familiar environment to avoid capture by the authorities. This option aligns with typical behaviors of criminals seeking shelter and assistance from someone they trust during times of distress or legal trouble.