Grammar HESI A2 Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: to throw. In this sentence, "started" is followed by a verb, which requires the infinitive form. "To throw" is the infinitive form of the verb, making the sentence grammatically correct. Choice A (throw) is incorrect because it is the base form of the verb without "to," which is not appropriate after "started." Choice C (threw) is incorrect because it is the past tense form of the verb, not the infinitive form needed here. Choice D (threwing) is incorrect as it is not a valid form of the verb and does not follow standard English grammar rules.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Period. In the sentence "Take this fast-acting cough medicine after your next meal," a period is needed at the end to indicate the end of a complete thought or sentence. A period is used to separate sentences and is essential for clarity and proper grammar. Explanation for other choices: B: Comma - A comma is not appropriate at the end of a sentence unless it is part of a list or used for a specific grammatical structure. C: Colon - A colon is used to introduce a list or an explanation, neither of which is needed in this sentence. D: Hyphen - A hyphen is used to join words together or to separate syllables, neither of which is necessary in this context.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: occurrence. In the context of the sentence, "occurrence" is misspelled as "occurance." The correct spelling should have two 'r's and two 'e's. The word "occurrence" refers to something happening or taking place, and the correct spelling is crucial for clear communication. A: Unfortunately - spelled correctly B: absences - spelled correctly C: regular - spelled correctly In summary, the incorrect choices A, B, and C are spelled correctly, while choice D, "occurrence," is misspelled as "occurance" in the given sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Correct Answer: D - prefer Rationale: 1. "Fredericka always orders pancakes" - 'always' correctly indicates the frequency of Fredericka's action. 2. "but Louis prefers waffles" - 'prefers' is the correct verb usage to show Louis's choice. 3. 'prefer' is incorrect as the sentence is in present tense and 'prefers' should match the verb tense used in the sentence. 4. The other choices are used appropriately in the sentence and do not affect the grammatical correctness or clarity of the sentence.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: taking. In this sentence, the word "Before" indicates that the action of consuming a modest meal should happen prior to another action. The gerund form "taking" correctly conveys this sequence of events. Choice A, "having taken," implies a past action that is already completed, which does not fit the context. Choice C, "took," is in the past tense and does not align with the timing indicated by "Before." Choice D, "will take," suggests a future action, which is not appropriate in this sentence.