HESI A2 Grammar Practice Exam

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: her. In the sentence, "her" is the possessive pronoun that correctly refers to the nurse. The sentence indicates that the paperwork belonged to the nurse, so the possessive pronoun "her" is the most suitable choice. B: "he" is incorrect as it refers to a male subject, which doesn't match the context of the sentence. C: "his" is incorrect as it is used for a male possessive pronoun, not suitable for referring to the nurse. D: "it" is incorrect as it is a neutral pronoun and does not correctly show possession by the nurse in this context.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "and new tires." This phrase is misplaced because it disrupts the parallel structure of the sentence. The sentence is about the car's characteristics (white roof) and ownership (belongs to our friends). The phrase "and new tires" should follow the white roof to maintain parallelism. Choices A, B, and D are all correctly placed within the sentence and contribute to its clarity and coherence.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: once. In the sentence, "once" is used incorrectly as it implies the professor was only an intern for a brief period in the past, which may not be true. The sentence suggests the professor was an intern at the hospital in the 1980s, not just for a single instance. The other choices (A, C, D) are used correctly in the context of the sentence, as they refer to the profession, role, and location respectively without any ambiguity or error.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: them. In the sentence, "The children and them performed a skit for the elderly patients," the pronoun "them" is used to refer to a group of people (children and others). The pronoun "them" is the objective form of the pronoun "they" and is used to represent the object of the sentence. In this case, the children and other individuals are the ones performing the skit, making "them" the appropriate choice. Choice A: "he" is incorrect as it would refer to a singular male individual, not a group. Choice B: "me" is incorrect as it is the objective form of the pronoun "I" and does not fit the subject of the sentence. Choice D: "her" is incorrect as it is the objective form of the pronoun "she" and does not match the subject of the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: and. In this sentence, the phrase "the windows must be washed" is a continuation of the previous clause "The lounge needs a thorough cleaning." The word "and" is used to connect two related ideas or actions, indicating that both tasks need to be done. The conjunction "or" suggests a choice between cleaning the lounge or washing the windows, which is not the intended meaning. "But" and "yet" would imply a contrast or contradiction between the two tasks, which does not fit the context of the sentence.