Grammar HESI A2 Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: more. The sentence structure indicates the need for a comparative word to show an increase in the amount of pepper added. "More" is the appropriate choice to convey this meaning. Choice A (too) implies an excessive amount of pepper, which is not the intended meaning. Choice C (those) is a demonstrative pronoun that does not fit in the context of the sentence. Choice D (many) is used for countable nouns, not for uncountable nouns like pepper in this case. Thus, "more" is the only option that fits grammatically and logically in the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: despite. In the sentence, "despite" is used to show contrast between Derek's insistence on working out daily and his limited time. This conjunction indicates that Derek continues to work out daily even though his time is limited. Incorrect Choices: B: due to - This phrase implies a cause-and-effect relationship, indicating that Derek works out daily because his time is limited, which does not align with the context of the sentence. C: even if - This phrase suggests a hypothetical situation rather than the actual contrast presented in the sentence. D: whereas - This conjunction is used to draw a comparison between two different things, which is not the intended meaning in the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: appraise. The word "appraise" means to assess the value or quality of something, usually referring to objects or property. In the given sentence, the intended meaning is to inform or notify, which aligns with the word "apprise." Therefore, "appraise" is used incorrectly. The other choices (B, C, D) are all used correctly in the sentence, as they are all relevant and accurately convey their intended meanings within the context provided.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: government. The word "government" is misspelled as "goverment" in the sentence given. The correct spelling should have an "n" after the "g." The other choices (B: official, C: grateful, D: receive) are all spelled correctly. "Official," "grateful," and "receive" are all spelled as they should be in the sentence. It is important to pay attention to spelling details to ensure clear communication.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: from. In this sentence, we need a preposition that indicates the distance between the village and the railway station. "From" is the correct preposition to use when indicating distance between two locations. The sentence should read "The village is not very far from the railway station." A: "to" is incorrect because it implies movement towards the railway station, not distance. C: "by" is incorrect as it suggests proximity or method of transportation, not distance. D: "next" is incorrect as it indicates immediate adjacency, not distance between the village and the railway station.