HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
To be admitted to the university, he---------------to make an application by May 15.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this sentence, the subject 'he' requires the singular verb 'has' to match. The sentence structure indicates a requirement or obligation, which is conveyed appropriately by 'has'. Therefore, 'Has' is the correct choice to maintain subject-verb agreement. The sentence should read as 'To be admitted to the university, he has to make an application by May 15.' This construction correctly expresses the obligation he has to fulfill. Hence, the correct answer is 'Has'.
Question 2 of 5
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer because it uses the singular 'his or her' to match the singular subject 'Somebody.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they use mismatched pronouns with their subjects. In choice B, 'Several' is plural, so it should use 'their' instead of 'his.' In choices C and D, the singular subject 'everyone' traditionally requires 'his or her' instead of 'their.'
Question 3 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: My father ___________ me to drive after school today.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'will teach.' In this sentence, the action of teaching to drive is set to happen in the future, after school today. The verb 'will teach' indicates a future action, making it the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence correctly. Using 'will teach' shows that the teaching will occur at a specific time, which aligns with the context of the sentence.
Question 4 of 5
The pack of wolves ___ running through the forest.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Is.' In this sentence, 'pack' is the subject of the sentence, and 'pack' is a collective noun that is singular. Therefore, the singular verb 'is' should be used to match the subject properly. 'Are,' 'were,' and 'be' are incorrect because they are either plural or not the correct verb form for the singular subject 'pack.' It's important to match the subject and the verb in number and form to ensure subject-verb agreement in a sentence.
Question 5 of 5
Scissors should never be ------------- by the handle.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Carried.' In this sentence, 'carried' is the appropriate past participle form of the verb 'carry.' The sentence structure requires a passive form to indicate that the scissors should not be the ones performing the action. Therefore, the correct usage is 'Scissors should never be carried by the handle.' The passive construction emphasizes the importance of not carrying the scissors in a specific manner.