HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 5 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. The nurses, except for Henry, ____________.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'are waiting.' In this sentence, the subject 'nurses' is plural, so the verb should also be plural. 'Are waiting' is the correct form to match the plural subject 'nurses.' The sentence should read, 'The nurses, except for Henry, are waiting.'
Question 2 of 5
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. Sharon felt _______ about how her speech had gone.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct word to fill in the blank in the sentence 'Sharon felt _______ about how her speech had gone' is 'good.' In this context, 'good' is used to describe Sharon's feelings about her speech. 'Well' is an adverb that describes how an action is done, not a feeling. 'Finely' means in a delicate or subtle way, which is not appropriate here as it does not convey Sharon's emotions. 'Happily' refers to feeling joy or pleasure, which does not accurately capture how Sharon felt about her speech in this context.
Question 3 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: _______ screaming took the shopkeeper by surprise.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Our.' The sentence should read 'Our screaming took the shopkeeper by surprise.' In this context, 'Our' indicates possession by a group that includes the shopkeeper. Using 'We,' 'They,' or 'Them' would not be appropriate in this sentence structure as they do not convey possession of the screaming.
Question 4 of 5
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The other day, Stan began reviewing his class notes in preparation for the final exam.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'began.' In this sentence, the verb should be in the past tense to indicate that Stan started reviewing his notes. 'Began' is the past tense form of 'begin,' making it the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence both grammatically and contextually.
Question 5 of 5
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: After completing the intense surgery, Dr. Capra needed a long _______.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this sentence, the correct word to use is 'break.' A 'break' refers to a period of rest or time away from work, which is suitable after completing intense surgery. It is a common collocation to say someone needs a 'break' after a physically or mentally taxing activity. 'Brake' is a device for slowing or stopping motion, 'brink' refers to the edge or border of something, and 'broke' is the past tense of 'break' and does not fit the context of the sentence.