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
Coffee experts feel that the .............. coffee blend is a dark blend.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this sentence, the correct term to use when comparing two items is 'best.' 'Great' is used to describe something of considerable quality, but 'best' indicates the highest quality or excellence. Therefore, in the context of the sentence, the proper term is 'best.' It conveys that among all possible choices, the dark blend is superior in quality according to coffee experts.
Question 3 of 5
You should always do the right thing.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The phrase 'do the right thing' implies taking morally correct actions. In this context, 'right' is the correct choice, making the sentence coherent and meaningful. 'Always,' 'do,' and 'should' do not fit the context as they do not convey the intended meaning of acting morally. Therefore, option C, 'Right,' is the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
Which word is NOT CORRECT?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The word 'Her's' is incorrect in the sentence. The possessive form of 'her' should be written as 'hers' without an apostrophe. The sentence should read, 'The student did not recognize which backpack was hers.' Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
She went to the party _____ her dislike for the host.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'In spite of.' 'In spite of' is the appropriate phrase to use to indicate that she attended the party despite her dislike for the host. The phrase 'In spite of' is commonly used to express contrast or opposition between two ideas, in this case, attending the party despite not liking the host. 'Although' and 'Even though' are conjunctions used to introduce a contrast or concession, but they are not the best fit in this context. 'Despite' is a preposition that is usually followed by a noun or a gerund, not a clause, making it less suitable in this sentence.