HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which phrase is used incorrectly in the sentence? What are the most important things in my life: making money, traveling abroad, and to live well.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'To live' because in the original sentence, the proper phrasing should be 'living well' instead of 'to live well.' When listing important things in one's life, it is more appropriate to use gerunds ('making' money, 'traveling' abroad, 'living' well) rather than infinitives. This structure better conveys actions or activities that are priorities or essential to the individual.
Question 2 of 5
The men and women of the graduating class.........................
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Threw.' The sentence should read, 'The men and women of the graduating class threw...'. 'Threw' is the past tense of the verb 'throw,' which correctly matches the subject 'men and women of the graduating class' in this context. The verb 'threw' indicates that the men and women of the graduating class performed the action of throwing, making it the most suitable choice in this sentence.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse made an error with the medication, so the doctor made notes about it in the patient's file.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the given sentence, the correct choice is 'made' as it fits the sentence structure appropriately. The sentence requires a verb to show the action taken by the doctor after the nurse's error. 'Made' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'make' in this context, indicating that the doctor took the action of writing notes in the patient's file. The other choices do not provide a suitable verb to complete the sentence effectively.
Question 4 of 5
What is the correct preposition to complete the sentence? A tuberculin skin test should be read within 24 hours __________ administration.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct preposition to use in this context is 'of.' The sentence structure requires 'of' to indicate the specific time frame (24 hours) in relation to the action (administration). Therefore, the sentence should read: 'A tuberculin skin test should be read within 24 hrs of administration.' This preposition correctly links the time frame to the action being performed.
Question 5 of 5
Coffee experts feel that the best coffee blend is a dark blend.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Best.' In this sentence, the superlative form 'best' should be used to describe the highest quality coffee blend. 'More great' in choice A is incorrect because 'great' already implies superiority. 'Great' in choice B is not the superlative form needed in this context. 'Greatest' in choice D is not the appropriate choice as 'best' is the superlative form of 'good' and 'great'. Therefore, 'best' is the most suitable choice to convey the idea that the dark blend is of the highest quality among all coffee blends.