Grammar for HESI A2

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is "A: she." In this sentence, the pronoun needs to refer back to a singular female subject. "She" is the appropriate pronoun in this context. The other choices are incorrect because "he" refers to a singular male subject, "them" is plural, and "hers" is a possessive pronoun that doesn't fit the context of the sentence.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: their. In this sentence, "patients" is a plural noun, so the possessive pronoun "their" is the most appropriate to indicate that the coats belong to more than one patient. Choice A (his) is singular and would not match the plural noun "patients." Choice C (them) is an object pronoun, not a possessive pronoun. Choice D (theirs) is a possessive pronoun but is used as a subject pronoun, which does not fit the sentence structure. Therefore, choice B is the best substitution in this context.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, "manage." In the context of the sentence, the word "manage" should be spelled as "manage" and not "manege." The correct spelling of "manage" is crucial for the sentence to convey the intended meaning of effectively supervising or handling people. The other choices (A, B, C) are spelled correctly and are essential in maintaining the sentence's coherence. Therefore, "manage" is the only word that is not spelled correctly in this context.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: its. In this sentence, "committee" is a singular noun, so the possessive pronoun should also be singular. "Its" is the possessive form for singular nouns, while "their" (B) is plural. "It's" (C) is a contraction for "it is" and does not show possession. "They're" (D) is a contraction for "they are" and is also incorrect. Therefore, "its" is the only option that correctly agrees with the singular noun "committee."

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Despite. In the sentence, "Despite having finished her coursework," indicates a contrast between Lorene finishing her coursework and her expectation of spending another year on campus. "Despite" is used to show a contradiction or unexpected outcome. Summary: B: Although - While "although" can also indicate a contrast, it is not the best fit here as it is often used to introduce a clause with a concession or condition. C: Thus - "Thus" is used to show a conclusion or result, which does not align with the context of the sentence. D: However - While "however" can show contrast, it is typically used to introduce a contrasting idea in a separate sentence. It does not connect the two parts of the sentence effectively in this context.