HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 5 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct: The professor had a huge number of tests to grade.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this context, the word 'number' is the most appropriate choice to quantify 'tests.' The word 'number' is used to count discrete items like tests, while 'amount' is used for uncountable quantities. 'Aggregate' refers to a total formed by combining separate quantities, and 'stacks' typically implies a physical arrangement rather than a quantity of tests.
Question 2 of 5
Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence: The patient wanted to...........down on the bed, but first she had to.........her tray of food on the table.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the sentence, 'lie' is the correct word for the patient expressing the desire to position herself on the bed, and 'lay' is the correct word for placing the tray of food on the table. The verb 'lie' does not require an object, as it is an intransitive verb, making it the suitable choice for the first blank. On the other hand, the verb 'lay' is a transitive verb that requires an object (the tray), which makes it the suitable choice for the second blank. Therefore, the correct words for the blanks are 'lie, lay,' making choice A the correct answer.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
In the following sentence, which is the dependent clause? We played a game while we waited, and then we had dinner.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The dependent clause in a sentence cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it depends on the independent clause for meaning. In this sentence, 'while we waited' is the dependent clause as it does not express a complete thought on its own. It needs the independent clause 'We played a game' to make a complete sentence. Dependent clauses often start with subordinating conjunctions like 'while,' 'if,' 'because,' 'since,' etc., which show the dependency relationship with the independent clause.
Question 5 of 5
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The other day, Stan _____ reviewing his class notes in preparation for the final exam.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, the action of Stan reviewing his class notes took place in the past. The phrase 'The other day' signifies a past event. Therefore, the correct verb tense to use is the past tense. 'Began' is the past tense form of 'begin,' making it the appropriate choice to fill in the blank. Hence, 'began' is the correct answer for this sentence.