HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 3 Grammar Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which word is used incorrectly? "The procedure for training student nurses were thoroughly outlined."
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. The subject 'procedure' is singular, so the verb 'were' should be 'was' to match the singular subject. Therefore, the correct sentence should be: 'Which procedure for giving injections was explained thoroughly to the student nurses.' The other words in the sentence are used correctly.
Question 2 of 5
The surgeon started to perform the operation, but the patient was not yet completely under anesthesia.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct choice is 'B: Perform.' The word 'preform' in the original sentence is incorrect; it should be 'perform.' 'Started to' is grammatically correct. 'Was not' and 'completely under' are also correct in the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is 'B: Perform,' as it is the only choice that needed correction.
Question 3 of 5
Which word in the following sentence is a relative pronoun? Of the many people whom she interviewed, she chose the one with the most experience.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this sentence, 'whom' is the correct choice as it is the relative pronoun used to refer to people who are the object of the verb 'interviewed' in the subordinate clause. The use of 'whom' is necessary to maintain proper grammar and follow the rules of relative pronoun usage. Remember, 'who' is used for subjects, while 'whom' is used for objects. In this context, 'whom' is used because the people are being interviewed, making them the object of the action.
Question 4 of 5
The shopper was angry when he realized he.................it cheaper at the other store.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, 'could have gotten.' In this context, 'could have gotten' is the correct past participle form to indicate a missed opportunity or regret. The structure 'could have + past participle' is used to talk about unrealized possibilities in the past. 'Got' (choice A) is incorrect as it does not convey the past perfect tense required in this sentence. 'Could have got' (choice B) is grammatically incorrect as 'got' should be followed by 'gotten' in American English. 'Might have gotten' (choice D) is incorrect due to the incorrect verb form 'get' instead of 'gotten' in the past participle form.
Question 5 of 5
What is the appropriate salutation for this address?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A salutation is a formal greeting used before a person's name or title. In this case, 'Mr.' is the correct salutation to use before addressing someone. Salutations like 'Mr.,' 'Ms.,' 'Mrs.,' or 'Dr.' are commonly used before a person's name to show respect and formality.