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 'D: In spite of.' 'In spite of' is the appropriate phrase to indicate that she attended the party despite her dislike for the host. 'Despite of' is incorrect as 'despite' already conveys the idea of 'in spite of.' 'Even though' and 'although' are conjunctions, but they are not the best fit in this context. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is 'D: In spite of.'
Question 2 of 5
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: The mother dog left her bed as soon as the puppies were asleep.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a sentence. In this sentence, 'As soon as the puppies were asleep' is the dependent clause because it cannot express a complete thought on its own. It depends on the main clause 'The mother dog left her bed' for context and meaning. Dependent clauses often begin with subordinating conjunctions like 'as soon as,' indicating a relationship of dependence on the main clause.
Question 3 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: He thought it was ___ than 3 miles to the hospital.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Less'. In the sentence, the comparison is made with an uncountable noun (miles), so 'less' is the appropriate term to use. 'Further' indicates a greater distance, 'Fewer' is reserved for countable items, and 'Bigger' describes size, none of which correctly fit the context of the sentence.
Question 4 of 5
The student sang well, but she danced ____?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this sentence, 'danced' requires an adverb to describe how the action was performed. The adverb 'badly' is the correct form to describe the quality of dancing, not the adjective 'bad.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'Badly.' Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and in this case, 'badly' is used to describe how the student danced, making it the appropriate choice.
Question 5 of 5
What is the appropriate salutation for the given address?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A salutation is a greeting used before a person's name or a title in written or verbal communication. In this case, 'Mr.' is the suitable salutation for the address provided, as it is a formal title used to address a male individual. '1600 Pennsylvania Ave.' is the street address, '20003' is the zip code, and 'Ryan' is likely a name. However, when addressing someone formally in a written or verbal communication, 'Mr.' is the appropriate salutation to use.