HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the CORRECT CONTRACTION for 'will not'?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct contraction for 'will not' is 'Won’t.' In English, 'won’t' is the standard contraction used for expressing 'will not.' It is formed by combining 'will' and 'not,' where the 'o' in 'not' is replaced by an apostrophe to form 'won’t.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as 'willn’t,' 'wouldn’t,' and 'will’nt' are not standard contractions for 'will not.' Therefore, option A, 'Won’t,' is the correct contraction.
Question 2 of 5
In an address, which part is considered a salutation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A salutation in an address is a title used before a person's name to show respect or formality. In this case, 'Mr.' is the salutation as it precedes a person's name. The other options are not salutations but rather parts of an address (option A), an area code (option B), or a personal name (option C). Therefore, the correct answer is 'D: Mr.' as it is the salutation in the given choices.
Question 3 of 5
Which phrase in the following sentence is grammatically incorrect? After the policeman had ran for several miles, he finally caught up with the man who had stolen the purse.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct verb form to use in this sentence is 'run,' not 'ran.' In past perfect tense, the correct structure is 'had + past participle.' Therefore, 'run' is the appropriate verb form. The sentence should read, 'After the policeman had run for several miles, he finally caught up with the man who had stolen the purse.'
Question 4 of 5
Which option serves as a salutation in a formal address?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A salutation is a formal greeting used to address someone with respect. In this context, 'Mr.' is the salutation because it is a title used to address a man politely. The other options, '1600 Pennsylvania Ave.,' '20003 (Area code),' and 'Ryan,' do not function as salutations in a formal address but rather as parts of an address or a name. It is important to use the appropriate salutation in formal communication to show respect and professionalism.
Question 5 of 5
In which sentence is the word fast used as an adverb?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In sentence D, 'fast' is used as an adverb to describe how the cars moved, indicating speed. An adverb modifies a verb and usually ends in -ly, but 'fast' is an irregular adverb that does not require an -ly ending. In this context, 'fast' answers the question of how the cars moved on the overpass.