HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 5 Grammar Questions
Question 1 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 is in the past tense ('did'), so the correct phrase should also be in the past. 'Have to' is the past form of 'have to,' making the sentence grammatically correct: 'Why did we have to try so hard?' This construction indicates a necessity or obligation in the past.
Question 2 of 5
Which word is NOT CORRECTLY USED in the sentence? "Confidentiality be observed at all times when handling sensitive information."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. The sentence should read, 'Confidentiality should be observed at all times,' to ensure proper grammar. 'Be observed' is incorrect as it lacks the modal auxiliary verb 'should' for the sentence to be grammatically correct. The other choices are correctly used in the sentence.
Question 3 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Our screaming took the shopkeeper by surprise.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the given sentence, 'Our' is the correct possessive pronoun to use. The sentence implies that the screaming, which belongs to 'us,' surprised the shopkeeper. Therefore, 'Our' is the appropriate choice to maintain grammatical correctness and coherence in this context.
Question 4 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 choice as it is an adverb that describes the verb 'danced.' Adverbs modify verbs, and in this context, 'badly' is used to describe how she danced, not the quality of her dancing skills. Therefore, the correct word to use in the sentence is 'badly.'
Question 5 of 5
Which word in the following sentence is a noun? The bird flew across the blue sky.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In the sentence 'The bird flew across the blue sky,' 'bird' is the only word that fits this definition and is a noun. 'Across' is a preposition, 'flew' is a verb, and 'blue' is an adjective. Therefore, the correct answer is 'bird,' as it is the only word in the sentence that functions as a noun.