HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following sentences is INCOMPLETE?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An incomplete sentence lacks a subject, verb, or complete thought. In this case, choice B, 'While the band played,' is incomplete as it doesn't express a complete idea on its own and is a dependent clause. It requires additional information to form a complete sentence. The other options are complete sentences with subjects (e.g., 'We,' 'The band,' 'Everyone'), verbs (e.g., 'sat,' 'played,' 'enjoyed'), and complete thoughts, making them complete sentences that can stand alone.
Question 2 of 5
Everyone thought that was the ........................ test of the whole course.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this sentence, the superlative form 'easiest' should be used to compare the test to all other tests in the course. 'Most easiest' is incorrect because 'easiest' already implies the highest degree of ease. 'Easy' is incorrect as it is not a comparative form. 'Most easy' is also incorrect as it does not convey the comparison needed in the context. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Easiest.'
Question 3 of 5
Which option serves as a salutation in a formal address?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A salutation is a formal greeting used to address someone with respect. In this context, 'Mr.' is the salutation because it is a title used to address a man politely. The other options, '1600 Pennsylvania Ave.,' '20003 (Area code),' and 'Ryan,' do not function as salutations in a formal address but rather as parts of an address or a name. It is important to use the appropriate salutation in formal communication to show respect and professionalism.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The only grammatically correct sentence among the options is sentence A, 'Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?' This sentence is correctly structured and does not contain any grammatical errors. Options B, C, and D contain errors related to the usage of 'further' and 'farther.' 'Further' is used to refer to something figurative or metaphorical, while 'farther' is used for physical distances. Therefore, sentences B, C, and D have incorrect usage of 'further' or 'farther,' making them grammatically incorrect. In sentence B, 'farther' should be used as it refers to a physical distance. Likewise, in sentences C and D, 'further' should be replaced with 'farther' to indicate a physical distance. Understanding the distinction between 'further' and 'farther' is essential for using these words correctly in written and spoken English.
Question 5 of 5
Which sentence is GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'He felt bad about the broken window.' 'Bad' is an adjective used to describe feelings, so it should be used in this context. Choices A, C, and D contain errors in the usage of 'bad' or 'badly.' In choice A, 'bad' should be replaced with 'poorly' to describe performance. In choice C, 'badly' is an adverb and should be replaced with 'bad' to describe feelings. In choice D, 'badly' should be replaced with 'unwell' as it is used to describe a physical condition.