HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? (misplaced modifier)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In sentence A, the modifier 'torn' correctly describes the shirt that was lying on the floor. This sentence structure places the modifier next to the noun it is describing, following the correct order in English grammar. In sentences B, C, and D, the modifier 'torn' is misplaced, leading to awkward or incorrect phrasing. Remember that in English, modifiers should be placed close to the words they are describing to ensure clarity and correct sentence structure.
Question 2 of 5
What is the correct verb to complete the sentence? Economics __________ my least favorite subject in school.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Is.' In this sentence, 'Economics' is a singular subject, so the correct verb to use is 'is' to match the singular form. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'Economics is my least favorite subject at school.' The verb 'been' (B) is incorrect as it is the past participle of 'be' and does not fit the sentence structure. 'Am' (C) and 'Are' (D) are also incorrect as they are not the appropriate verb forms to match the singular subject 'Economics.'
Question 3 of 5
She went to the party ......................... her dislike for the host.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: In spite of.' 'In spite of' is the appropriate phrase to indicate that she attended the party despite her dislike for the host. 'Despite of' is incorrect as 'despite' already conveys the idea of 'in spite of.' 'Even though' and 'although' are conjunctions, but they are not the best fit in this context. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is 'D: In spite of.'
Question 4 of 5
Which word in the sentence is NOT grammatically correct? Their are 3 things to remember for the test: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Spelling
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The word 'their' in the sentence is incorrect. The correct word should be 'there,' which refers to a place or location. 'Their' is a possessive pronoun indicating belonging to a group of people. So, the sentence should read: 'There are 3 things to remember for the test: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Spelling.'
Question 5 of 5
Most children must learn for ......................... the importance of good manners.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Themselves.' In this sentence, 'children' is a plural noun, so the pronoun that should follow it must also be plural. 'Themselves' is the correct reflexive pronoun used to refer back to the plural noun 'children.' It is essential to use the reflexive pronoun 'themselves' to emphasize that each child needs to learn about the importance of good manners.