HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the correct contraction for 'They are'?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct contraction for 'They are' is 'They're.' Contractions are formed by combining pronouns and verbs to represent speech more informally. In this case, 'They're' is the appropriate contraction for 'They are.' 'Their' (choice A) is a possessive pronoun, not a contraction. 'The're' (choice C) contains a typo and is not a valid contraction. 'No contraction used' (choice D) is incorrect as a contraction does exist for 'They are,' which is 'They're.' Therefore, the correct answer is B.
Question 2 of 5
In the following sentence, which is the dependent clause? We played a game while we waited, and then we had dinner
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence. In the sentence 'While we waited,' 'While we waited' is the dependent clause as it relies on the rest of the sentence for context and meaning. The other choices, 'We played,' 'Then we had dinner,' and 'A game,' are independent clauses that can stand alone as complete sentences.
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
The saying 'You can't judge a book by its cover' is a well-known adage.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The saying 'You can't judge a book by its cover' is a well-known adage that advises against making assumptions based on appearances. In this context, 'its' is a possessive pronoun indicating that the cover belongs to the book. It's important to differentiate between 'its,' showing possession, and 'it's,' which is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has.' Therefore, the correct choice is 'Its cover,' emphasizing the ownership of the book's cover in the expression.
Question 5 of 5
Which word is NOT USED CORRECTLY? Ain't it true that during the playoff, the team's performance was sure to captivate the audience?"
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The word 'ain’t' is colloquial and informal, often considered incorrect in formal language use. The correct form would be 'is not' or 'isn’t.' The other choices 'during,' 'sure,' and 'playoff' are all used correctly in the sentence. 'During' is a preposition indicating a period of time, 'sure' is an adjective expressing confidence or certainty, and 'playoff' is a noun referring to a competition to determine a final winner