HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a person finds ---------------------in a stressful situation, it helps to breathe deeply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Oneself.' When referring to a singular person in a generic sense, 'oneself' is the appropriate pronoun to use. In the context of the sentence, it conveys the idea that taking deep breaths can be beneficial for an individual facing stress. Using 'yourself' (B) would imply a specific person, 'themselves' (C) is plural and does not match the singular 'person,' and 'itself' (D) does not correctly refer to a person.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct with a misplaced modifier?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this question, the correct answer is 'A.' The sentence 'The child's torn shirt was lying on the floor' is grammatically correct. The modifier 'torn' correctly describes the shirt, and it is placed next to the noun it modifies, 'shirt.' In the other options, the modifier is misplaced, leading to awkward and incorrect sentence structures. Placing the modifier 'torn' after 'shirt' in options B, C, and D results in a misplaced modifier, making the sentences grammatically incorrect. Option D introduces a comma to set off the modifier 'torn,' making it a non-restrictive clause and correcting the placement issue.
Question 3 of 5
What did the thief do after robbing the bank?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After committing the crime of robbing the bank, the most logical action for the thief would be to hide at the house of a friend to evade capture. This choice directly addresses the immediate action the thief would take after committing the robbery, as it is a common response to seek refuge with someone trusted to avoid being caught by law enforcement.
Question 4 of 5
During the storm, the glass in three of the windows was broken.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct choice is 'was broken' (C). In this sentence, the subject 'glass' is singular, so the verb should also be singular ('was broken'). 'Broken' (A) is incorrect as it doesn't agree with the singular subject. 'Breaks' (B) is in the present tense, which is incorrect as the sentence is in the past tense. 'Were broken' (D) is incorrect as it uses a plural verb form that doesn't match the singular subject. Therefore, 'was broken' is the correct choice for subject-verb agreement in this sentence.
Question 5 of 5
It was a beautiful performance. We all watched her from a balcony in the theater as she danced gracefully across the ------------------- stage.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Massive.' In this context, 'massive' is used to describe the size or grandeur of the stage, emphasizing the impact of the performance. The word 'massive' conveys a sense of scale and importance, highlighting the significance of the setting for the performance. It implies that the stage is large and impressive, fitting for a beautiful and graceful performance to captivate the audience.