HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
What word is used incorrectly in this sentence: The six students in the class discussed the test results among themselves?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Among.' The word 'between' should be used instead of 'among' when discussing the relationship or distribution between two distinct groups or individuals. In this context, 'between themselves' should be used to indicate that the discussion was limited to the six students in the class.
Question 3 of 5
Coffee experts feel that the .............. coffee blend is a dark blend.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this sentence, the correct term to use when comparing two items is 'best.' 'Great' is used to describe something of considerable quality, but 'best' indicates the highest quality or excellence. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, the proper term is 'best.' It conveys that among all possible choices, the dark blend is superior in quality according to coffee experts.
Question 4 of 5
Which word is NOT USED CORRECTLY in the sentence below?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The word 'ain't' is a colloquial term and is considered informal. To improve the sentence's formality, 'ain't' should be replaced with 'isn't.' The corrected sentence would be: 'It sure isn't going to rain during the next playoff.' 'During,' 'sure,' and 'playoff' are all used correctly in the context of the sentence. In formal writing or speech, it is recommended to avoid using 'ain't' as it is considered nonstandard English.
Question 5 of 5
Identify the incomplete sentence.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. 'While they were sleeping.' is an incomplete sentence as it lacks a main subject or verb. A complete sentence should have both a subject and a verb to express a complete thought. Options A, B, and D are all complete sentences with proper subjects and verbs. 'He wept.' has the subject 'He' and verb 'wept.' 'Everything worked out all right.' has the subject 'Everything' and verb 'worked out.' 'Babies are soft, cute, and cuddly.' has the subject 'Babies' and verb 'are.'