HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: '_______ is my favorite black dress.'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'That.' In the sentence, 'That is my favorite black dress,' 'That' is used to refer to a singular object that is close in proximity. 'This here' is colloquial and not suitable for formal writing, making it incorrect in this context. 'Those' is plural and does not agree with the singular noun 'dress.' 'Where' is used to denote a location or position, which is not suitable for describing a dress. Therefore, 'That' is the most appropriate word choice to complete the sentence.
Question 2 of 5
You ----------- on your final exam.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Did well.' In this context, the question is asking about your performance on the final exam. 'Did well' is the appropriate phrase to indicate that you performed satisfactorily. Choices A and B are incorrect as they do not fit the context. Choice D, 'Did good,' is grammatically incorrect; the correct adverb form to modify the verb 'did' is 'well,' not 'good.'
Question 3 of 5
John F. Kennedy was a senator before he -------------------- president in 1960.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Was elected.' This form is the past simple passive voice, which correctly indicates that John F. Kennedy was elected as president in 1960 after serving as a senator. In the sentence, 'was' is the auxiliary verb needed for the passive voice construction. Choice A, 'Elected,' is in the simple past tense but lacks the necessary auxiliary verb 'was' to form the passive voice. Choice B, 'Was electing,' is in the past continuous tense, which is not appropriate for this context. Choice D, 'Had elected,' is in the past perfect tense, which is not suitable here as the action of being elected president occurred after being a senator, not before.
Question 4 of 5
What did the thief do after robbing the bank?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After committing the crime of robbing the bank, the most logical action for the thief would be to hide at the house of a friend to evade capture. This choice directly addresses the immediate action the thief would take after committing the robbery, as it is a common response to seek refuge with someone trusted to avoid being caught by law enforcement.
Question 5 of 5
Select the sentence in which 'legal' is used as an adjective.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In sentence D, the word 'legal' is used as an adjective to describe the type of resident the person is. It qualifies the noun 'resident,' indicating the person's status. The other sentences use 'legal' in the context of actions or activities, not as a describing word. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer as 'legal' functions as an adjective in that sentence, defining the nature of the person's residency.