HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
The pack of wolves is running through the forest.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this sentence, 'pack' is the subject, which is a singular noun. When a singular noun is the subject, the correct verb form to use is singular as well. Therefore, 'is' is the appropriate verb choice to maintain subject-verb agreement. It matches with the singular subject 'pack,' making the sentence grammatically correct. Hence, 'is' is the correct form of the verb in this sentence.
Question 2 of 5
Which phrase is used incorrectly in the sentence? The patient asked the patient to choose ate items from the menu that are his favorites.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The original question contained a grammatical error by using 'ate' instead of 'eight.' The correct phrase should be 'eight items' when referring to the number of items. The nurse is instructing the patient to select items from the menu, making 'choose' the appropriate verb in this context. 'His favorites' is the correct possessive form to indicate the items are the patient's preferences. Choice D, 'that are,' is not incorrect in the context of the sentence, making 'A' the error-free choice.
Question 3 of 5
Children depend on their parents for food, clothing, and shelter.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The preposition 'on' is used to indicate reliance or dependence. In this sentence, children depend 'on' their parents for food, clothing, and shelter, making choice B the correct answer. When using the verb 'depend,' it is followed by the preposition 'on' to show what or whom someone relies on.
Question 4 of 5
Select the sentence with proper subject-verb agreement.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is sentence D, 'Sherri and her cousin were at the County fair this year.' This sentence demonstrates proper subject-verb agreement as 'Sherri and her cousin' is a plural subject, requiring the plural verb 'were.' In sentences A, B, and C, there are subject-verb agreement errors where singular subjects are incorrectly paired with plural verbs ('was' in A, 'is' in B, 'are' in C).
Question 5 of 5
The surgeon started to perform the operation, but the patient was not yet completely under anesthesia.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct choice is 'B: Perform.' The word 'preform' in the original sentence is incorrect; it should be 'perform.' 'Started to' is grammatically correct. 'Was not' and 'completely under' are also correct in the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is 'B: Perform,' as it is the only choice that needed correction.