HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Finishing quickly isn't as important as answering correctly.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, 'quickly' functions as an adverb modifying the verb 'finishing.' Adverbs are used to describe how an action is performed. Here, the focus is on how the finishing is done, not on the quality of being quick. Therefore, the correct choice is 'quickly.' Adjectives describe nouns, whereas adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. In this case, 'quickly' is used to describe how the action of finishing is being carried out, making it the appropriate choice.
Question 3 of 5
I am looking forward to ............ my birthday party next week.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, the phrase 'looking forward to' is followed by a gerund, which is a verb form that functions as a noun. The correct choice is 'Having' because it transforms the verb 'have' into a noun, indicating the action of anticipating the birthday party. Therefore, the correct form to use in this sentence is 'Having.' This construction is commonly used after 'looking forward to' as it indicates anticipation of an event or activity.
Question 4 of 5
What is the correct phrase to complete the sentence? 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 someone did something despite a negative feeling or circumstance. 'Despite' doesn't need the preposition 'of' following it. 'Even though' is used to introduce a contrasting statement and doesn't fit the context. 'Although' is used to introduce a clause that contrasts with the main clause, but it doesn't convey the same meaning of acting against a negative feeling as 'in spite of' does.
Question 5 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: He thought it was ___ than 3 miles to the hospital.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Less'. In the sentence, the comparison is made with an uncountable noun (miles), so 'less' is the appropriate term to use. 'Further' indicates a greater distance, 'Fewer' is reserved for countable items, and 'Bigger' describes size, none of which correctly fit the context of the sentence.