HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 5 Grammar Questions
Question 1 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 'struck.' In this sentence, the verb should be in the past tense to agree with the subject 'development committee.' 'Struck' is the past tense form of the verb 'strike,' making the sentence grammatically correct. The verb 'stroke' is incorrect as it does not align with the past tense requirement of the sentence. 'Strike' is the base form of the verb and cannot be used as is in this context. Therefore, 'struck' is the only correct option that fits the sentence structure.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The dog wagged its tail when the food dish was filled.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this sentence, 'its' is the correct choice to show possession. 'The dog wagged its tail' indicates that the tail belongs to the dog. 'The' (Choice A) is a definite article, 'one's' (Choice B) is possessive but not appropriate in this context, and 'it's' (Choice D) is a contraction meaning 'it is' or 'it has,' which is incorrect here. Therefore, 'its' is the most suitable word to complete the sentence.
Question 4 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: The hospital is located ______ the top of the hill.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The preposition 'of' is the correct choice in this sentence. When indicating a specific position in a location, 'at the top of the hill' is the appropriate phrase to use, making 'of' the most suitable option to complete the sentence grammatically. In this context, 'of' shows the relationship between the top and the hill, indicating a position at the highest point of the hill.
Question 5 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Sometimes, the condition ............. with an unusual symptomā€"vertigo.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'presents.' In the sentence, 'presents' is the correct verb choice as it agrees with the subject 'condition.' 'Presense' (A) is a misspelling, 'present' (C) is incorrect due to lack of subject-verb agreement, and 'prescience' (D) does not fit the context as it means foresight. Therefore, 'presents' is the appropriate word to use in this sentence to maintain proper grammar and clarity.