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
Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct: While he was an apprentice, Steve spent a great deal of time in the studio.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this sentence, the correct verb tense to use is 'spent' as it indicates an action that took place in the past while Steve was an apprentice. 'Spends,' 'spended,' and 'spend' do not match the past tense needed in the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is 'spent.' The verb 'spent' agrees with the past tense form required by the context of the sentence, making it the appropriate choice to ensure grammatical correctness.
Question 3 of 5
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct: ............. thought the movie was very good.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this sentence, the correct pronoun to use is 'we' as the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is 'We thought the movie was very good.' 'Us', 'them', and 'ourselves' are incorrect in this context as they do not serve as the subject pronoun needed for proper grammar.
Question 4 of 5
Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Janet called her ___ run after a squirrel.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The corrected sentence should read: 'Janet called her dog, who had run after a squirrel.' The phrase 'who had' correctly introduces additional information about the dog, making the sentence grammatically correct. The use of 'who had' is appropriate when referring to the dog, as it clarifies the action the dog took, which is running after a squirrel.
Question 5 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Felix was pleased ___ the progress he had made in his program.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: with.' The preposition 'with' is the appropriate choice to express satisfaction in relation to an accomplishment or progress. The sentence should read, 'Felix was pleased with the progress he had made in his program.' Options 'A: among,' 'C: regards,' and 'D: besides' do not fit the context of expressing satisfaction in this sentence.