HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nursing aide put the band-aid on the wound to aid the nurse.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the sentence 'The nursing aide put the band-aid on the wound to aid the nurse,' 'aide' refers to a nursing assistant, 'aid' refers to a bandage, and 'aid' is used as a verb meaning to help. Therefore, the correct sequence of words is 'Aide, aid, aid,' making choice B the correct answer. It is essential to use the correct words in context to convey the intended meaning accurately. 'Aide' as a noun denotes the nursing assistant, 'aid' as a noun refers to the bandage, and 'aid' as a verb means to assist or help, aligning with the actions in the sentence.
Question 2 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: Once on a dark _________ day, we had four inches of snow fall in two hours.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: winter’s.' In the context of the sentence, 'winter’s' fits best as it gives a clear indication of the season being described. The phrase 'dark winter’s day' sets the scene more effectively than the other choices. 'Quiet,' 'carefree,' and 'mysterious' do not provide the specific seasonal context needed to complete the sentence appropriately. Choosing 'winter’s' enhances the imagery and helps convey a specific time of the year, making it the most suitable choice in this sentence.
Question 3 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: My brother is crazy for science fiction stories; _________, I prefer mysteries.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The sentence is presenting a contrast between the preferences for different types of stories. 'However' is the most appropriate choice as it signifies the contrast between the brother's liking for science fiction stories and the speaker's preference for mysteries. 'Moreover' and 'in addition' would imply adding to the brother's interest rather than contrasting it, and 'as a result' would indicate a consequence, which is not the intended meaning in this context.
Question 4 of 5
When a person finds ----------------- in a stressful situation, it helps to breathe deeply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Oneself.' When referring to an individual in a general context, 'oneself' is the appropriate reflexive pronoun. In this sentence, the emphasis is on the individual taking action to calm oneself down in a stressful situation, making 'oneself' the correct choice. It is important to use reflexive pronouns correctly to ensure clarity and grammatical accuracy in writing.
Question 5 of 5
The blue whale is the largest animal in the world.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The sentence is comparing the size of the blue whale to other animals, and when making such comparisons, we use 'in' to describe its position relative to the world. Therefore, the correct preposition to complete the sentence is 'in.' This construction conveys the idea that the blue whale holds the title for being the largest animal within the world's context.