HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 1 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which sentence uses the verb correctly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. In this sentence, "ate" is the correct past tense form of the verb "eat," indicating that the action of eating the stromboli, bucket of fries, and elephant ear occurred in the past. Option A is incorrect because "eat" should be "ate" to reflect the past tense. Option C is incorrect because "eats" should be "is eating" to indicate the present continuous tense. Option D is incorrect because "has ate" should be "has eaten" to use the present perfect tense correctly.
Question 2 of 5
Who are the very ancient people?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When referring to a group of people in a general sense, we do not use the plural form. The correct term is 'Chinese' without the article 'The'. Therefore, 'The Chinese' is the most appropriate choice to refer to the ancient people. In this context, 'The Chinese' is the correct answer as it correctly identifies the ancient people without unnecessary pluralization or incorrect forms like 'Chineses'. It is essential to maintain grammatical correctness and appropriate use of terms when referring to specific groups of people.
Question 3 of 5
Select the correct word(s) to make the sentence grammatically correct: When watching a movie with my wife, she sometimes will ____ her head down in my lap and fall asleep.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'lie.' In this context, 'lie' means to recline or rest in a horizontal position. 'Lay' requires an object (e.g., lay something down). 'Set' and 'sit' do not fit the context of reclining or resting. When choosing between 'lie' and 'lay,' remember that 'lie' is used for reclining or resting, while 'lay' is transitive and requires an object. Therefore, in this sentence, the correct word is 'lie,' as it describes the action of reclining her head down in a resting position.
Question 4 of 5
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. 'Continuously' means without interruption, fitting the context of the disc rotating. In contrast, 'continually' suggests something happening repeatedly but with breaks, which does not align with the continuous rotation of the disc.
Question 5 of 5
Which word is used incorrectly? The mail carrier's job is to put envelope's in every mailbox on the block.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. 'Envelopes' is the correct term to refer to multiple items without implying possession. Using 'envelope's' implies ownership, which is not the intended meaning in this context. Therefore, 'envelopes' is the correct word to use in this sentence to indicate that the mail carrier puts multiple envelopes in each mailbox on the block.