HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
The men and women of the graduating class.........................
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Threw.' The sentence should read, 'The men and women of the graduating class threw...'. 'Threw' is the past tense of the verb 'throw,' which correctly matches the subject 'men and women of the graduating class' in this context. The verb 'threw' indicates that the men and women of the graduating class performed the action of throwing, making it the most suitable choice in this sentence.
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: I will ___ that chart to the patientā€™s room later today.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: Take.' In this context, 'take' is the most appropriate choice as it indicates moving something to another location. The sentence implies that the person will transfer the chart to the patientā€™s room, which aligns with the meaning of 'take' when referring to moving objects from one place to another.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Finishing quickly isnā€™t as important as answering correctly.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, 'quickly' is the correct adverb to modify the verb 'finishing.' Adverbs typically end in -ly to modify verbs, while adjectives describe nouns. Therefore, the correct choice is 'D: Quickly.' This ensures that the comparison between finishing and answering is made effectively. Using 'quickly' here emphasizes the manner in which the action is performed, rather than the speed alone, which aligns with the intended meaning of the sentence.