HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse made an error with the medication, so the doctor made notes about it in the patient's file.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the given sentence, the correct choice is 'made' as it fits the sentence structure appropriately. The sentence requires a verb to show the action taken by the doctor after the nurse's error. 'Made' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'make' in this context, indicating that the doctor took the action of writing notes in the patient's file. The other choices do not provide a suitable verb to complete the sentence effectively.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. This sentence is grammatically correct as it uses the conjunction 'because' to connect two clauses properly. 'Because the patient could walk' is a dependent clause, and 'he was allowed to leave his room' is an independent clause. Option A is incorrect because it lacks a conjunction to connect the two subjects correctly. Option B is a sentence fragment without a main clause. Option C is incorrect due to the misuse of commas to separate the subjects; it should use 'and' to list the subjects properly. Therefore, Option D is the only grammatically correct sentence among the choices.
Question 3 of 5
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: The data confirms that the patient is suffering from extreme anxiety, and a tranquilizing medication is immediately required.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The word 'confirms' is not used correctly in the sentence. 'Confirms' should be followed by 'that' to link the subject 'data' with the verb 'confirms.' The corrected sentence should read: 'The data confirms that the patient is suffering from extreme anxiety, and a tranquilizing medication is immediately required.' This change ensures proper grammar and sentence structure.
Question 4 of 5
What is the correct pronoun to complete the sentence? My mother and ___ went shopping for clothes yesterday.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, 'I' is the correct pronoun to use. When a subject pronoun is needed, the correct choice is 'I' when it follows a subject or linking verb. In this case, 'went' is the verb, making 'I' the appropriate pronoun. Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is 'My mother and I went shopping for clothes yesterday.'
Question 5 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.