HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Long before his death, Pablo Picasso had become one of the most important artists in history.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Had become.' The sentence is referring to an action that occurred in the past before another past action, hence requiring the past perfect tense 'had become' instead of 'became.' This construction is used to indicate the sequence of events. In this case, it highlights that Picasso's importance as an artist was established before his death.
Question 2 of 5
Children generally ________ with others of the same size and age.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Play.' In this sentence, 'Children' is a plural subject, so the verb should also be plural. 'Play' is the correct plural form to match the subject 'Children.' Therefore, the sentence should read as: 'Children generally play with others of the same size and age.' This choice maintains subject-verb agreement, ensuring that the sentence is grammatically correct.
Question 3 of 5
Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'The nurse spoke to my sister and me about our mother's condition.' In this sentence, 'me' is the correct pronoun to use as the object of the preposition 'to.' When in doubt, remove 'my sister' from the sentence to determine which pronoun to use. 'The nurse spoke to me about our mother's condition' sounds correct, while 'The nurse spoke to I about our mother's condition' sounds incorrect. Therefore, 'me' is the appropriate pronoun to use in this context. Remember, when a pronoun follows a preposition, it should be in the objective case (me) rather than the subjective case (I).
Question 4 of 5
It was a beautiful performance. We all watched her from a balcony in the theater as she danced gracefully across the ------------------- stage.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Massive.' In this context, 'massive' is used to describe the size or grandeur of the stage, emphasizing the impact of the performance. The word 'massive' conveys a sense of scale and importance, highlighting the significance of the setting for the performance. It implies that the stage is large and impressive, fitting for a beautiful and graceful performance to captivate the audience.
Question 5 of 5
He---------------------------- football games.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct sentence structure should be 'Almost never attends' to convey the meaning that he rarely goes to football games. In English grammar, adverbs like 'almost' should be placed before 'never' to correctly modify the verb 'attends.' Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.