Grammar for HESI A2

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: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: to learn. In this case, the sentence requires the infinitive form "to learn" to show the purpose or intent of the surprise, indicating that the speaker was surprised in anticipation of learning about her dismissal. The other choices are incorrect because: A: learning - This is a gerund form, which does not align with the structure needed in this sentence. C: of learning - This construction is awkward and does not fit the context of the sentence. D: have learned - This implies past action, which is not the intended meaning in this sentence.

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.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: college. In the sentence, "college" is used incorrectly because Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina, not the location of a college. The correct term should be "university" or the specific name of the college. "Already" is used correctly to indicate that she is currently an adjunct. "Adjunct" is also used correctly to describe her role. "Capital" is used correctly to indicate the city's significance as the capital of North Carolina.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: "will listen and learn." In the sentence, "Over the next few months, we will listen and learn," the future tense "will" is needed to indicate a planned action. The verb "listen" should be in the base form to match "will." A: "listen and learn" - Incorrect because it lacks the future tense needed for the context. B: "listening and learning" - Incorrect because it uses present participle forms which are not suitable for future actions. C: "had listened and learned" - Incorrect because it uses past perfect tense, which is not appropriate for future events.