HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which phrase is grammatically incorrect in the following sentence? The most important things in my life are making money, traveling abroad, and to live well.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct choice is B: 'To live.' The original sentence is grammatically incorrect as it should read 'and living well,' instead of 'to live well.' In this context, 'living well' is the correct phrase to describe a desired lifestyle, as opposed to 'to live well,' which is not grammatically appropriate in this sentence. The sentence structure 'making money, traveling abroad, and living well' showcases a list of important things in the speaker's life, with 'living well' serving as one of the key aspects alongside making money and traveling abroad.
Question 2 of 5
The student ______ for the final exam.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Was studying.' When referring to the period before the final exam, the past continuous tense 'was studying' is appropriate to indicate ongoing or continuous action in the past. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect due to grammatical errors or incorrect usage of tenses.
Question 3 of 5
He---------------------------- football games.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct sentence structure should be 'Almost never attends' to convey the meaning that he rarely goes to football games. In English grammar, adverbs like 'almost' should be placed before 'never' to correctly modify the verb 'attends.' Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
Select the sentence in which 'legal' is used as an adjective.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In sentence D, the word 'legal' is used as an adjective to describe the type of resident the person is. It qualifies the noun 'resident,' indicating the person's status. The other sentences use 'legal' in the context of actions or activities, not as a describing word. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer as 'legal' functions as an adjective in that sentence, defining the nature of the person's residency.
Question 5 of 5
John F. Kennedy was a senator before he -------------------- president in 1960.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Was elected.' This form is the past simple passive voice, which correctly indicates that John F. Kennedy was elected as president in 1960 after serving as a senator. In the sentence, 'was' is the auxiliary verb needed for the passive voice construction. Choice A, 'Elected,' is in the simple past tense but lacks the necessary auxiliary verb 'was' to form the passive voice. Choice B, 'Was electing,' is in the past continuous tense, which is not appropriate for this context. Choice D, 'Had elected,' is in the past perfect tense, which is not suitable here as the action of being elected president occurred after being a senator, not before.