HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 5 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: Theo was in great shape; he ___ all the way back to the pier.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this sentence, the correct past tense form of the verb 'swim' is 'swam.' 'Swimmed' (Choice B) is not a valid past tense form of the verb. 'Swum' (Choice C) is the past participle form of 'swim' and does not fit in this context. 'Swim' (Choice D) is the base form of the verb and does not convey the past action correctly. Therefore, the correct choice is 'swam,' indicating that Theo already completed the action of swimming back to the pier in the past.
Question 2 of 5
What word is best to substitute for the highlighted words in the following sentence? *The boy* watched the lights in the house go off.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct substitution for 'The boy' is 'he,' as it matches the singular subject performing the action. 'Him' and 'his' are incorrect because they do not serve as subjects, and 'they' is a plural pronoun that does not agree with 'The boy.'
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 phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Janet called her ___ run after a squirrel.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The corrected sentence should read: 'Janet called her dog, who had run after a squirrel.' The phrase 'who had' correctly introduces additional information about the dog, making the sentence grammatically correct. The use of 'who had' is appropriate when referring to the dog, as it clarifies the action the dog took, which is running after a squirrel.
Question 5 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Sometimes, the condition ___ with an unusual symptom�"vertigo.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: presents.' In this sentence, the word 'presents' is the correct form of the verb to use with 'the condition.' 'Presense,' 'present,' and 'prescience' are incorrect in the context of the sentence. 'Presense' is a misspelling, 'present' is a noun, and 'prescience' means foresight, which does not fit the sentence. Therefore, 'presents' is the only grammatically correct choice that makes the sentence accurate.