HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which word in the following sentence is a relative pronoun? Of the many people whom she interviewed, she chose the one with the most experience.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this sentence, 'whom' is the correct choice as it is the relative pronoun used to refer to people who are the object of the verb 'interviewed' in the subordinate clause. The use of 'whom' is necessary to maintain proper grammar and follow the rules of relative pronoun usage. Remember, 'who' is used for subjects, while 'whom' is used for objects. In this context, 'whom' is used because the people are being interviewed, making them the object of the action.
Question 3 of 5
The surgeon started to perform the operation, but the patient was not yet completely under anesthesia.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct choice is 'B: Perform.' The word 'preform' in the original sentence is incorrect; it should be 'perform.' 'Started to' is grammatically correct. 'Was not' and 'completely under' are also correct in the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is 'B: Perform,' as it is the only choice that needed correction.
Question 4 of 5
Which phrase in the following sentence is grammatically incorrect? After the policeman had ran for several miles, he finally caught up with the man who had stolen the purse.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct verb form to use in this sentence is 'run,' not 'ran.' In past perfect tense, the correct structure is 'had + past participle.' Therefore, 'run' is the appropriate verb form. The sentence should read, 'After the policeman had run for several miles, he finally caught up with the man who had stolen the purse.'
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.' This phrase is used to indicate that she attended the party despite her dislike for the host. 'Despite of' in choice A is incorrect as 'of' should not follow 'despite.' 'Even though' in choice B is not the best fit in this context as it is used to introduce a contrast or concession rather than explaining an action. 'Although' in choice C is also not the most suitable choice here as it is used to introduce a clause expressing a contrast. Therefore, 'In spite of' in choice D correctly conveys the intended meaning that she went to the party despite her dislike for the host.