HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
What word is used incorrectly in this sentence: The six students in the class discussed the test results among themselves?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Among.' The word 'between' should be used instead of 'among' when discussing the relationship or distribution between two distinct groups or individuals. In this context, 'between themselves' should be used to indicate that the discussion was limited to the six students in the class.
Question 2 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: He thought it was ___ than 3 miles to the hospital.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Less'. In the sentence, the comparison is made with an uncountable noun (miles), so 'less' is the appropriate term to use. 'Further' indicates a greater distance, 'Fewer' is reserved for countable items, and 'Bigger' describes size, none of which correctly fit the context of the sentence.
Question 3 of 5
Which phrase is used incorrectly in the sentence? The patient asked the patient to choose ate items from the menu that are his favorites.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The original question contained a grammatical error by using 'ate' instead of 'eight.' The correct phrase should be 'eight items' when referring to the number of items. The nurse is instructing the patient to select items from the menu, making 'choose' the appropriate verb in this context. 'His favorites' is the correct possessive form to indicate the items are the patient's preferences. Choice D, 'that are,' is not incorrect in the context of the sentence, making 'A' the error-free choice.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
What is the correct past tense form of the verb to use in the sentence 'I.................the package on the table.'?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Laid.' The verb 'lay' is in the present tense, while 'laid' is the past tense form. In the given sentence, the action of placing the package on the table has already occurred, so 'laid' is the correct past tense form to use. Therefore, the sentence should read 'I laid the package on the table.'