HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
The student sang well, but she danced ____.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this sentence, 'danced' is a verb and requires an adverb to describe how the action was performed. The correct adverb form to modify the verb 'danced' is 'badly,' indicating the manner in which she danced. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Badly.'
Question 2 of 5
Children generally --------------- with others of the same size and age.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Play.' In this sentence, 'children' is the subject, which is a plural noun. Therefore, the verb should also be in the plural form, which is 'play.' The correct sentence would be 'Children generally play with others of the same size and age.' The verb 'play' agrees with the plural subject 'children,' making it the appropriate choice in this context.
Question 3 of 5
Which phrase is the most appropriate to complete following sentence? "The student ___ for the final exam."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A' - 'Was studying.' In this sentence, the past continuous tense is needed to indicate an action that was ongoing in the past. The use of 'was studying' correctly portrays the student's ongoing activity. Choice B, 'Didn't study,' is incorrect as it presents a simple past tense that does not convey the continuous nature of the action. Choice C, 'Studied hard,' is incorrect as 'hardly' would suggest barely studying, which changes the meaning. Choice D, 'Would have studied,' is incorrect as it implies a hypothetical situation rather than the actual studying that took place.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: The town _________ will meet next Tuesday, and lunch will be served.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, the blank should be filled with a noun that refers to a group of officials or a governing body, which is 'Council'. The sentence indicates a formal meeting of town officials rather than an individual providing advice or guidance, eliminating choices A, B, and C. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Council'.