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
Before his death at age 82, comedian Rodney Dangerfield's motto was, 'I don't get any respect.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: No.' The original sentence uses a double negative 'don't get no respect,' which is grammatically incorrect. Using 'any' instead of 'no' corrects the double negative, making the sentence grammatically accurate. Therefore, the corrected sentence reads, 'I don't get any respect,' aligning with standard English grammar rules.
Question 3 of 5
He---------------------------- football games.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct sentence structure should be 'Almost never attends' to convey the meaning that he rarely goes to football games. In English grammar, adverbs like 'almost' should be placed before 'never' to correctly modify the verb 'attends.' Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
John F. Kennedy was a senator before he -------------------- president in 1960.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'C: Was elected.' This form is the past simple passive voice, which correctly indicates that John F. Kennedy was elected as president in 1960 after serving as a senator. In the sentence, 'was' is the auxiliary verb needed for the passive voice construction. Choice A, 'Elected,' is in the simple past tense but lacks the necessary auxiliary verb 'was' to form the passive voice. Choice B, 'Was electing,' is in the past continuous tense, which is not appropriate for this context. Choice D, 'Had elected,' is in the past perfect tense, which is not suitable here as the action of being elected president occurred after being a senator, not before.