HESI A2 Grammar Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is "A: them." In this sentence, "them" is used to refer back to Silvio's family, making the sentence more concise and clear. The pronoun "them" is the appropriate choice as it maintains clarity and avoids repetition. Choice B, "us," would change the meaning of the sentence as it would refer to the nurse and the speaker, not Silvio's family. Choice C, "they," is incorrect as it does not correctly refer to Silvio's family. Choice D, "those," is also incorrect as it does not serve as a suitable pronoun to replace Silvio's family.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: lay. The sentence should use "lie" instead of "lay" since Dr. Leo is not placing something down actively but rather positioning it. "Upon" is a correct preposition in this context. "Us" is the correct pronoun as the paperwork is meant for the group being addressed. "View" is also appropriate as it conveys the action of looking at the paperwork. In summary, "lay" is incorrect as it should be "lie" in this sentence, making it the right choice.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: oneself. In the sentence, "one" is a singular pronoun, so the reflexive pronoun that follows should also be singular. "Oneself" is the appropriate reflexive pronoun for the singular pronoun "one." Choices B and C are incorrect as "oneselves" is not a correct reflexive pronoun form, and "hisself" is not a standard English term. Choice D, "themselves," is incorrect because it is a plural reflexive pronoun, and it does not agree in number with the singular pronoun "one" in the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Period. A period is needed at the end of the sentence to indicate a complete thought and signal the end of the sentence. In this case, the sentence is a simple statement, so a period is the appropriate punctuation mark. The other choices are incorrect because a comma (B) would create a comma splice, a colon (C) would be unnecessary as the sentence is not introducing a list or explanation, and a semicolon (D) would be too strong of a punctuation mark for this context.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "to be". In the sentence, "to be" is not used correctly because the phrase should be "to be on his own" instead of just "to be". The infinitive form "to be" should be followed by the prepositional phrase "on his own" to convey the intended meaning of being alone. The other choices A, B, and D are all used correctly in the sentence and do not impact the clarity or correctness of the statement.