HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
She went to the party _____ her dislike for the host.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'In spite of.' 'In spite of' is the appropriate phrase to use to indicate that she attended the party despite her dislike for the host. The phrase 'In spite of' is commonly used to express contrast or opposition between two ideas, in this case, attending the party despite not liking the host. 'Although' and 'Even though' are conjunctions used to introduce a contrast or concession, but they are not the best fit in this context. 'Despite' is a preposition that is usually followed by a noun or a gerund, not a clause, making it less suitable in this sentence.
Question 2 of 5
Which word is NOT USED CORRECTLY? Ain't it true that during the playoff, the team's performance was sure to captivate the audience?"
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The word 'ain’t' is colloquial and informal, often considered incorrect in formal language use. The correct form would be 'is not' or 'isn’t.' The other choices 'during,' 'sure,' and 'playoff' are all used correctly in the sentence. 'During' is a preposition indicating a period of time, 'sure' is an adjective expressing confidence or certainty, and 'playoff' is a noun referring to a competition to determine a final winner
Question 3 of 5
If I were you, I'd leave now.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Were.' This sentence is a conditional statement in the subjunctive mood, indicating a hypothetical situation. The correct form for the second person singular in the subjunctive mood is 'were.' Therefore, the correct structure should be 'If I were you, I'd leave now.' The use of 'is,' 'be,' or 'was' would be grammatically incorrect in this context.
Question 4 of 5
Which phrase is used incorrectly in the sentence: 'The mailperson's job is to put the envelopes in every mailbox on the block'?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Envelope's.' The sentence is discussing the task of putting envelopes in mailboxes, so the plural form 'envelopes' should be used instead of the possessive form 'envelope's.' This correction ensures grammatical accuracy and clarity in the sentence.
Question 5 of 5
I am looking forward to ............ my birthday party next week.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, the phrase 'looking forward to' is followed by a gerund, which is a verb form that functions as a noun. The correct choice is 'Having' because it transforms the verb 'have' into a noun, indicating the action of anticipating the birthday party. Therefore, the correct form to use in this sentence is 'Having.' This construction is commonly used after 'looking forward to' as it indicates anticipation of an event or activity.