HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: At the party, Fred asked ________ sister for a dance.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the sentence, the subject 'Fred' is male, so the possessive pronoun 'his' should be used to refer to his sister. Therefore, the correct answer is 'his'. Choices 'her' and 'their' are incorrect because they do not correctly match the possessive form for Fred's sister. 'My' is incorrect as it refers to the speaker's sister, not Fred's.
Question 2 of 5
Which word best fits in the following sentence? "________ I want to ensure I can go to the movies later, I am going to do my homework now."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Because.' This choice is the most suitable conjunction to introduce the reason for doing homework now, which is wanting to go to the movies later. The word 'Because' establishes a clear cause-and-effect relationship between the two parts of the sentence, making it coherent and logical. The use of 'Because' indicates that the action of doing homework now is driven by the desire to go to the movies later, aligning with the intended meaning of the sentence.
Question 3 of 5
During the storm, the glass in three of the windows was broken.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct choice is 'was broken' (C). In this sentence, the subject 'glass' is singular, so the verb should also be singular ('was broken'). 'Broken' (A) is incorrect as it doesn't agree with the singular subject. 'Breaks' (B) is in the present tense, which is incorrect as the sentence is in the past tense. 'Were broken' (D) is incorrect as it uses a plural verb form that doesn't match the singular subject. Therefore, 'was broken' is the correct choice for subject-verb agreement in this sentence.
Question 4 of 5
He was ____ by her kind words.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, the correct word to use is 'affected.' 'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence or produce a change in something, while 'effect' is a noun denoting a change that results from an action. 'Effected' is the past tense of 'effect,' but in this context, the correct form is 'affected' as it is used to describe the emotional impact of her kind words on him.
Question 5 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: The town _________ will meet next Tuesday, and lunch will be served.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, the blank should be filled with a noun that refers to a group of officials or a governing body, which is 'Council'. The sentence indicates a formal meeting of town officials rather than an individual providing advice or guidance, eliminating choices A, B, and C. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Council'.