HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Children depend on their parents for food, clothing, and shelter.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The preposition 'on' is used to indicate reliance or dependence. In this sentence, children depend 'on' their parents for food, clothing, and shelter, making choice B the correct answer. When using the verb 'depend,' it is followed by the preposition 'on' to show what or whom someone relies on.
Question 2 of 5
What is the correct past tense form of the verb to use in the sentence 'I.................the package on the table.'?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Laid.' The verb 'lay' is in the present tense, while 'laid' is the past tense form. In the given sentence, the action of placing the package on the table has already occurred, so 'laid' is the correct past tense form to use. Therefore, the sentence should read 'I laid the package on the table.'
Question 3 of 5
The saying 'You can't judge a book by its cover' is a well-known adage.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The saying 'You can't judge a book by its cover' is a well-known adage that advises against making assumptions based on appearances. In this context, 'its' is a possessive pronoun indicating that the cover belongs to the book. It's important to differentiate between 'its,' showing possession, and 'it's,' which is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has.' Therefore, the correct choice is 'Its cover,' emphasizing the ownership of the book's cover in the expression.
Question 4 of 5
Which word in the sentence is NOT grammatically correct? 'There are 3 things to remember for the test: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Spelling.'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C - There.' The original sentence mistakenly uses 'Their' instead of 'There.' 'Their' is a possessive pronoun, while 'There' is used to indicate a place or the existence of something. The corrected sentence should read, 'There are 3 things to remember for the test: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Spelling.'
Question 5 of 5
Most children must learn for ......................... the importance of good manners.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Themselves.' In this sentence, 'children' is a plural noun, so the pronoun that should follow it must also be plural. 'Themselves' is the correct reflexive pronoun used to refer back to the plural noun 'children.' It is essential to use the reflexive pronoun 'themselves' to emphasize that each child needs to learn about the importance of good manners.