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.' This phrase is used to indicate that she attended the party despite her dislike for the host. 'Despite of' in choice A is incorrect as 'of' should not follow 'despite.' 'Even though' in choice B is not the best fit in this context as it is used to introduce a contrast or concession rather than explaining an action. 'Although' in choice C is also not the most suitable choice here as it is used to introduce a clause expressing a contrast. Therefore, 'In spite of' in choice D correctly conveys the intended meaning that she went to the party despite her dislike for the host.
Question 2 of 5
Which phrase in the following sentence is grammatically incorrect? After the policeman had ran for several miles, he finally caught up with the man who had stolen the purse.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct verb form to use in this sentence is 'run,' not 'ran.' In past perfect tense, the correct structure is 'had + past participle.' Therefore, 'run' is the appropriate verb form. The sentence should read, 'After the policeman had run for several miles, he finally caught up with the man who had stolen the purse.'
Question 3 of 5
Which sentence is GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'He felt bad about the broken window.' 'Bad' is an adjective used to describe feelings, so it should be used in this context. Choices A, C, and D contain errors in the usage of 'bad' or 'badly.' In choice A, 'bad' should be replaced with 'poorly' to describe performance. In choice C, 'badly' is an adverb and should be replaced with 'bad' to describe feelings. In choice D, 'badly' should be replaced with 'unwell' as it is used to describe a physical condition.
Question 4 of 5
Which word is used incorrectly? "The procedure for training student nurses were thoroughly outlined."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. The subject 'procedure' is singular, so the verb 'were' should be 'was' to match the singular subject. Therefore, the correct sentence should be: 'Which procedure for giving injections was explained thoroughly to the student nurses.' The other words in the sentence are used correctly.
Question 5 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.