HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the sentence in which 'snake' is used as a verb.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In sentence B, 'snake' is used as a verb to describe the action of the spy moving in a serpentine or winding manner onto the train. The other sentences use 'snake' as a noun to refer to a type of reptile or a plumbing tool. Therefore, the correct answer is B as it demonstrates the verb usage of 'snake.' The verb 'snake' in this context means to move or twist in a winding path, reflecting the spy's stealthy and secretive approach onto the train.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: '___________ left these books on the table needs to put them away.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Whoever.' In this sentence, the pronoun needs to be in the subjective form to refer to the subject who left the books on the table. 'Whoever' is a subjective pronoun, making it the appropriate choice. 'Whomever' is an object pronoun and is incorrect in this context. 'Whom' is also an object pronoun and doesn't suit the context. 'Who' is not the best option here since it's not in the correct form for the subject of the sentence.
Question 4 of 5
Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The blue bird flew across the sky
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Bird.' A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this sentence, 'Bird' is the only word that represents a thing, making it the noun. 'Across' is a preposition indicating location or direction, 'Flew' is a verb showing action, and 'Blue' is an adjective describing the color of the bird. Therefore, 'Bird' is the noun in the sentence.
Question 5 of 5
Since the factory was destroyed, the company has ------------- business to do.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'No.' In this context, 'No' is used to indicate that the company has no business to do since the factory was destroyed. 'Not' would not fit grammatically in this sentence as it needs to be paired with a verb. 'None' refers to the amount of business, which is not correct in this context. 'Neither' is used to refer to two things or people, which is not the case here. Therefore, 'No' is the most appropriate choice to convey the intended meaning.