HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which word is NOT USED CORRECTLY in the sentence below?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The word 'ain't' is a colloquial term and is considered informal. To improve the sentence's formality, 'ain't' should be replaced with 'isn't.' The corrected sentence would be: 'It sure isn't going to rain during the next playoff.' 'During,' 'sure,' and 'playoff' are all used correctly in the context of the sentence. In formal writing or speech, it is recommended to avoid using 'ain't' as it is considered nonstandard English.
Question 3 of 5
My sister gave the chocolate bar to my friend and.................
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In this sentence, 'me' is the correct pronoun to use. When a pronoun is the object of a verb, as in this case ('gave to my friend and me'), 'me' is the appropriate choice. 'Myself' is a reflexive pronoun and is not suitable in this context. 'Us' is incorrect because the pronoun should be in the objective case. 'We' is incorrect as it is a subject pronoun, not an object pronoun, which is needed in this sentence.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'I wanted ice cream; he wanted cake.' This sentence is correctly punctuated with a semicolon to separate two independent clauses. A semicolon is used to join two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction. Choices B and C lack the necessary punctuation or have incorrect punctuation. Choice D introduces a conjunction 'but' which requires a comma before it to separate the two independent clauses.
Question 5 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.