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
Scissors should never be carried by the handle.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Carried.' In this sentence, 'scissors' is the subject and should be followed by the verb 'carried' to convey the correct action. 'Carry,' 'Carries,' and 'Carrying' are not suitable verb forms to match the subject 'scissors.' Therefore, the correct form is 'Scissors should never be carried by the handle.'
Question 3 of 5
She went to the party ______ her dislike for the host.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'In spite of.' 'Despite' and 'In spite of' are used without 'of' after them. In this context, 'In spite of' is the appropriate choice to indicate that she attended the party despite her dislike for the host.
Question 4 of 5
Which phrase is the most appropriate to complete following sentence? "The student ___ for the final exam."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A' - 'Was studying.' In this sentence, the past continuous tense is needed to indicate an action that was ongoing in the past. The use of 'was studying' correctly portrays the student's ongoing activity. Choice B, 'Didn't study,' is incorrect as it presents a simple past tense that does not convey the continuous nature of the action. Choice C, 'Studied hard,' is incorrect as 'hardly' would suggest barely studying, which changes the meaning. Choice D, 'Would have studied,' is incorrect as it implies a hypothetical situation rather than the actual studying that took place.
Question 5 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.