HESI A2 Grammar Practice Exam

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Question 1 of 5

Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The children and ___________ performed a skit for the elderly patients.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: them. In the sentence, "The children and them performed a skit for the elderly patients," the pronoun "them" is used to refer to a group of people (children and others). The pronoun "them" is the objective form of the pronoun "they" and is used to represent the object of the sentence. In this case, the children and other individuals are the ones performing the skit, making "them" the appropriate choice. Choice A: "he" is incorrect as it would refer to a singular male individual, not a group. Choice B: "me" is incorrect as it is the objective form of the pronoun "I" and does not fit the subject of the sentence. Choice D: "her" is incorrect as it is the objective form of the pronoun "she" and does not match the subject of the sentence.

Question 2 of 5

Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. There is a fountain ______ the driveway and the main entrance.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: between. The preposition "between" is used to show the relationship of two distinct objects or areas. In this case, the sentence is referring to the fountain being located in the space separating the driveway and the main entrance. The prepositions "among," "by way of," and "in conjunction with" do not convey the same meaning as "between" in this context. "Among" is used for three or more objects, "by way of" implies a pathway or route, and "in conjunction with" indicates a cooperative or combined action. Therefore, "between" is the most appropriate choice for the sentence provided.

Question 3 of 5

Which word is not used correctly in the context of the following sentence? Does your grimace infer that you loathed the performance?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: infer. In the sentence, "infer" is used incorrectly. The word "infer" means to deduce or conclude information based on evidence or reasoning, while in the sentence, it should be "imply" as it is the speaker who is suggesting something through the grimace. The other choices (A, C, D) are used correctly in the context of the sentence. A grimace is a facial expression of disgust or pain, "loathed" means strongly disliked, and "performance" refers to a presentation or show.

Question 4 of 5

What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? The doctor and I went over the doctor's and my notes.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: our. In the sentence, "The doctor and I went over the doctor's and my notes," the possessive pronoun "our" is the best substitute for "the doctor's and my." This is because "our" indicates joint ownership, which is appropriate in the context of both individuals sharing notes. The possessive pronouns "his" (A), "their" (B), and "mine" (D) do not accurately reflect the shared ownership implied in the sentence. "His" and "their" suggest singular and plural ownership, respectively, while "mine" implies sole possession by one person.

Question 5 of 5

Select the phrase that will make the following sentence grammatically correct. Before I had finished supper, James ___________.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: "had texted me on my cell phone." This is the correct choice because the sentence starts with "Before," indicating a past event that occurred before another past event. Using the past perfect tense "had texted" correctly indicates that James sent the text before the speaker finished supper. Choice A is incorrect because it uses the present tense "is texting," which does not match the past context of the sentence. Choice C is incorrect because it uses the present tense "texts," which also does not match the past context. Choice D is incorrect because it uses the present participle "texting," which is not suitable for indicating a completed action before another past event.

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