HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Scissors should never be ------------- by the handle.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Carried.' In this sentence, 'carried' is the appropriate past participle form of the verb 'carry.' The sentence structure requires a passive form to indicate that the scissors should not be the ones performing the action. Therefore, the correct usage is 'Scissors should never be carried by the handle.' The passive construction emphasizes the importance of not carrying the scissors in a specific manner.
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.' 'Despite' and 'In spite of' are used without 'of' after them. In this context, 'In spite of' is the appropriate choice to indicate that she attended the party despite her dislike for the host.
Question 3 of 5
A tuberculin skin test should be read within 24 hrs ___ administration.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct preposition to use in this context is 'of.' A tuberculin skin test should be read within 24 hours of administration to accurately interpret the results. Reading the test after this timeframe may lead to inaccurate results, affecting the interpretation and decision-making process regarding the individual's health status.
Question 4 of 5
Which phrase is grammatically incorrect in the following sentence? The most important things in my life are making money, traveling abroad, and to live well.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct choice is B: 'To live.' The original sentence is grammatically incorrect as it should read 'and living well,' instead of 'to live well.' In this context, 'living well' is the correct phrase to describe a desired lifestyle, as opposed to 'to live well,' which is not grammatically appropriate in this sentence. The sentence structure 'making money, traveling abroad, and living well' showcases a list of important things in the speaker's life, with 'living well' serving as one of the key aspects alongside making money and traveling abroad.
Question 5 of 5
Which phrase is used incorrectly in the sentence: 'The mailperson's job is to put the envelope’s in every mailbox on the block'?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Envelope’s.' The sentence is discussing the task of putting envelopes in mailboxes, so the plural form 'envelopes' should be used instead of the possessive form 'envelope's.' This correction ensures grammatical accuracy and clarity in the sentence.