Grammar HESI A2 Practice Test

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct punctuation needed in the sentence is a comma (Choice B). The sentence contains two independent clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction "and," which requires a comma before it. This comma separates the two clauses to clarify the relationship between them. Using a period (Choice A) would create two separate sentences. A colon (Choice C) is used to introduce a list or explanation, which is not relevant here. A semicolon (Choice D) could be used to connect the two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction, but since "and" is present, a comma is the appropriate choice.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: coarse. In the context of the sentence, "coarse" should be spelled with an "a" instead of an "e" as in "course." The word "coarse" refers to the texture of the flour, indicating it is rough or granular. The incorrect spelling "coarse" does not align with the intended meaning of the sentence. The other choices, "rolled," "flour," and "herbs," are all spelled correctly and are appropriate in the context provided.

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: 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.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "wound." In the sentence, "wound" is used as a verb meaning to twist or turn, but it should be "wended" to indicate movement along a path. The sentence should read, "The staunch hikers took a torturous downhill path that wended through thick vegetation." A: "staunch" is correctly used as an adjective to describe the determined hikers. B: "torturous" is used appropriately to describe the difficult path. D: "vegetation" is correctly used to refer to the plant life along the path.