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 'Oneself.' When referring to an individual in a general context, 'oneself' is the appropriate reflexive pronoun. In this sentence, the emphasis is on the individual taking action to calm oneself down in a stressful situation, making 'oneself' the correct choice. It is important to use reflexive pronouns correctly to ensure clarity and grammatical accuracy in writing.
Question 2 of 5
The blue whale is the largest animal in the world.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The sentence is comparing the size of the blue whale to other animals, and when making such comparisons, we use 'in' to describe its position relative to the world. Therefore, the correct preposition to complete the sentence is 'in.' This construction conveys the idea that the blue whale holds the title for being the largest animal within the world's context.
Question 3 of 5
Which phrase in the following sentence is grammatically incorrect? The patient asked to choose ate items from the menu that are his favorites
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'ate items' as the original sentence is grammatically incorrect due to the misspelling of 'ate' instead of 'eight.' The sentence should read 'eight items' to indicate the number of items the patient is asked to choose. It is important to use the correct numerical term to avoid confusion and accurately convey the message.
Question 4 of 5
Long before his death, Pablo Picasso had become one of the most important artists in history.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'Had become.' The sentence is referring to an action that occurred in the past before another past action, hence requiring the past perfect tense 'had become' instead of 'became.' This construction is used to indicate the sequence of events. In this case, it highlights that Picasso's importance as an artist was established before his death.
Question 5 of 5
You ----------- on your final exam.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Did well.' In this context, the question is asking about your performance on the final exam. 'Did well' is the appropriate phrase to indicate that you performed satisfactorily. Choices A and B are incorrect as they do not fit the context. Choice D, 'Did good,' is grammatically incorrect; the correct adverb form to modify the verb 'did' is 'well,' not 'good.'