HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 5 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: A child is not yet old enough to know what is healthy for.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'him or her.' When referring to a singular noun of unspecified gender like 'a child,' it is grammatically correct to use 'him or her' to encompass both genders. This choice ensures inclusivity and accuracy in the sentence. Using 'them' as a singular pronoun is not grammatically correct in this context. 'It' is typically used for inanimate objects or animals, not for people. 'She or he' is less commonly used compared to 'him or her' for gender neutrality in this context.
Question 2 of 5
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: These days, you can't ___ learning how to use a computer.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'D' - 'avoid.' The sentence requires a verb after 'can't' to be grammatically correct. 'Avoid' is the correct verb in this context to convey the idea that learning how to use a computer is inevitable in today's world. 'Not,' 'evading,' and 'despite' do not fit the sentence structure or meaning required to make it grammatically correct.
Question 3 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: The correct answer is 'break.' In this context, 'break' is the correct word to use after intense surgery, as it refers to a period of rest or interruption. 'Brake' refers to a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, 'brink' means the edge or margin of something, and 'broke' is the past tense of 'break.' Therefore, the most appropriate choice is 'break' to indicate the need for rest after completing the surgery.
Question 4 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 5 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: In this context, the correct word to describe Sharon's feelings about her speech is 'good.' 'Good' is the appropriate adjective to use when referring to emotions or feelings, while 'well' is more commonly used to describe actions. 'Finely' is an adverb and does not fit the context of the sentence. 'Happily' refers more to the manner in which Sharon felt, rather than the quality of her feelings.