HESI A2 Grammar Practice Test

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Embarrassing. The correct spelling follows the pattern of the word "embarrass," with a double "r" and double "s." Double consonants are necessary to maintain the short vowel sound in the middle syllable. Choice A is correct as it follows this pattern. Choice B misspells the word by omitting an "r." Choice D misspells the word by substituting "r" with "m" and "s" with "n."

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: raised their hands to ask questions. In the sentence, "When the lecture was over, two students" is in past tense, so the verb should also be in the past tense to maintain grammatical consistency. "Raised" is the past tense form of "raise," making it the appropriate choice. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they use present or present perfect verb forms, which do not match the past tense context of the sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: that is long overdue. This phrase is misplaced because it is modifying "school" instead of "book," creating a confusing and illogical sentence structure. The phrase should directly describe the book, not the school. The other choices (A, B, C) are correctly placed within the sentence and contribute to the overall coherence and clarity of the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: counselor. The correct spelling should be "counselor" with only one "l". In this context, a counselor is a person who provides guidance or advice. The incorrect spellings in the other choices are: B: expected should be "expected" with only one "t", C: accept should be "accept" with only one "c", and D: advise should be "advice" as in the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is A because it is the only word that is spelled incorrectly in the sentence context.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: stationary. In this context, stationary should be spelled as stationery, which refers to paper, envelopes, and other writing materials. The word stationary means not moving, which does not fit the context of chairs and interns being agitated. Their, seated, and agitated are spelled correctly and are appropriate in the context of the sentence.