HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 4 Grammar Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
When considering sentence structure, which phrase should be relocated to the end of the sentence? The painter decided to use the urn with flowers on the table as his subject.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the sentence 'The painter decided to use the urn as his subject with flowers on the table,' the phrase 'As his subject' should be moved to the end of the sentence to enhance clarity and coherence. By placing 'As his subject' at the end, the purpose of using the urn is explicitly stated, followed by the descriptive detail of the flowers on the table, resulting in a more organized and logical sentence structure. This restructuring helps avoid ambiguity and ensures that the relationship between the urn and the flowers is clearly established, providing a smoother flow of information for the reader.
Question 3 of 5
The pack of wolves ___ running through the forest.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 'Is.' In this sentence, 'pack' is the subject of the sentence, and 'pack' is a collective noun that is singular. Therefore, the singular verb 'is' should be used to match the subject properly. 'Are,' 'were,' and 'be' are incorrect because they are either plural or not the correct verb form for the singular subject 'pack.' It's important to match the subject and the verb in number and form to ensure subject-verb agreement in a sentence.
Question 4 of 5
The child cried, 'I want to do it-----------------.'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this sentence, the pronoun that should follow 'do it' is reflexive, indicating the action is done by the subject to the subject. 'Myself' is the correct reflexive pronoun here. 'Mine' is a possessive pronoun, 'Me' is incorrect as it should be in its reflexive form, and 'Me self' is not a valid pronoun construction.
Question 5 of 5
Two students are ------------------------- their professor about the possibility of obtaining a good grade in class.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Asking.' In this sentence, 'Two students' is a plural subject, so the verb should also be plural. The phrase should read 'Two students are asking their professor...' which indicates that the two students are currently engaging in a conversation with their professor about the possibility of obtaining a good grade in class. The other options do not fit grammatically within the context of the sentence.