HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 5 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because 'good' is an adjective, and in this context, 'well' should be used to describe how someone performed on a test. 'Well' is the adverb form of 'good' when describing performance or behavior. Choices A, C, and D all use adjectives or adverbs appropriately in relation to the verb 'performed.' In this context, 'well' is the correct adverb to describe the performance on a test, while 'good' is used to describe a noun or pronoun.
Question 2 of 5
Which word is NOT CORRECTLY USED in the sentence? "Confidentiality be observed at all times when handling sensitive information."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. The sentence should read, 'Confidentiality should be observed at all times,' to ensure proper grammar. 'Be observed' is incorrect as it lacks the modal auxiliary verb 'should' for the sentence to be grammatically correct. The other choices are correctly used in the sentence.
Question 3 of 5
Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct: Is the new student coming out to lunch with ______?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the given sentence, the correct choice is 'us.' 'Us' is the correct pronoun to use after a preposition like 'with.' Therefore, the correct sentence should be: Is the new student coming out to lunch with us? 'Us' is the objective pronoun used for the object of the preposition 'with' in this context. It is essential to match the pronoun case with the function it serves in the sentence, and 'us' functions correctly as the object of the preposition here.
Question 4 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: He was __________ by her kind words.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In this sentence, 'He was affected by her kind words' is the correct usage. 'Affected' is the past tense of the verb 'affect,' which means to influence or produce an effect upon. Therefore, the correct word choice here is 'affected' to convey that her kind words had an impact on him.
Question 5 of 5
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: The college ______ he chose is in New York.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the sentence provided, 'that' is the most suitable word to fill in the blank. When referring to a non-human entity, 'that' is the appropriate relative pronoun to use. 'Which' is used for things or animals, 'who' for people, and 'what' to inquire about something. Therefore, 'that' is the correct choice in this context. The use of 'that' makes the sentence grammatically correct and maintains the appropriate relative pronoun for referring to a college, which is an institution.