HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 5 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The members of the group ______ to be seated together.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this sentence, 'want' is the correct choice. 'Want' is the correct verb form to use with 'members' (plural subject), as it agrees in plurality. 'Wanting' is a gerund form, 'wants' is singular, and 'waiting' does not fit the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct word to use in the sentence is 'want.'
Question 2 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Why did we try so hard?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'D' - 'have to'. The sentence 'Why did we have to try so hard?' is grammatically correct as it uses the past tense 'have to' to express a necessity or obligation in the past. 'Has to', 'Haven't', and 'had to' would not fit the sentence structure or convey the intended meaning of questioning the necessity of trying hard.
Question 3 of 5
Which word is not used correctly in the context of the following sentence? "There is no real distinction among the two treatment protocols recommended online."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'among.' The preposition 'among' is used when referring to three or more items, while 'between' should be used when comparing two items. In this sentence, 'between' would be the appropriate choice to show the comparison between the two treatment protocols. The other words ('real,' 'protocols,' 'online') are used correctly in the sentence.
Question 4 of 5
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The other day, Stan ______ reviewing his class notes in preparation for the final exam.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, the verb needs to be in the past tense to indicate that Stan was already in the process of reviewing his class notes. 'Began' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'begin.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'began.' It shows that Stan started reviewing his notes in the past, which aligns with the context of the sentence.
Question 5 of 5
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The other day, Stan _____ reviewing his class notes in preparation for the final exam.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, the action of Stan reviewing his class notes took place in the past. The phrase 'The other day' signifies a past event. Therefore, the correct verb tense to use is the past tense. 'Began' is the past tense form of 'begin,' making it the appropriate choice to fill in the blank. Hence, 'began' is the correct answer for this sentence.