HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
In the following sentence, which is the dependent clause? We played a game while we waited, and then we had dinner
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. In the sentence 'While we waited,' 'While we waited' is the dependent clause as it relies on the rest of the sentence for context and meaning. The other choices, 'We played,' 'Then we had dinner,' and 'A game,' are independent clauses that can stand alone as complete sentences.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
Which answer correctly completes the sentence? As we celebrated the start of the evening festivities, our glasses.......................and a toast was made by our host.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct phrase is 'our glasses were raised,' indicating that the glasses were lifted or elevated in a celebratory manner. 'Were risen' is incorrect because 'risen' is the past participle of 'rise,' not 'raise.' 'Were rose' is grammatically incorrect as 'rose' is the past tense of 'rise,' not 'raise.' 'Arose' is also incorrect as it means to originate or occur, which does not fit the context of raising glasses in a toast.
Question 5 of 5
What is the CORRECT CONTRACTION for 'will not'?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct contraction for 'will not' is 'won't.' The apostrophe replaces the missing letters 'il' in 'will' and 'no' in 'not,' forming the contraction 'won't.' Contractions are commonly used in informal writing and speech to make language more concise and natural. 'Willn't' and 'wouldn't' are contractions for 'will not' and 'would not,' respectively, but 'won't' is the correct contraction for 'will not.'