HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 5 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Janet called her _______ run after a squirrel.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct phrase to complete the sentence is 'Janet called her dog, who had run after a squirrel.' In this case, 'who' is used to refer to the dog, which is a living being. The relative pronoun 'who' is appropriate here instead of 'that' because 'who' is commonly used to refer to people or animals with names. This construction maintains correct grammar and coherence in the sentence by providing additional information about the dog's action.
Question 2 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The student sang well, but she danced...
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this sentence, 'badly' is the correct adverb to describe how the student danced. Adverbs modify verbs, in this case, 'danced,' so 'badly' is the appropriate word choice here. It indicates the manner in which the student danced, not the quality of her dancing.
Question 3 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 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 word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: The development committee ___ a bargain with the city planners.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: struck.' In this sentence, the correct verb form to use is 'struck,' which is the past tense of 'strike.' Therefore, the sentence should read: 'The development committee struck a bargain with the city planners.'