HESI A2 Practice Vocabulary

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because "The team of players is winning" has a subject-verb agreement error. In this sentence, "team" is the subject, not "players," so the verb should be "are" instead of "is." The other choices have correct subject-verb agreement: A) "group" is singular, so "is" is correct, C) "list" is singular, so "is" is correct, D) "pile" is singular, so "is" is correct.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Located outside the body. 'External' refers to something that is situated or occurring outside of the body. This term is commonly used in anatomy to distinguish between internal and external structures. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately define the term 'External' as pertaining to something outside the body. Choice A refers to inside the body, Choice C refers to being exposed internally, and Choice D refers to being near the skin, but not necessarily outside the body.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, "The spy had to snake his way onto the train." In this sentence, 'snake' is used as a verb to describe the action of moving in a winding or twisting manner. The word 'snake' is directly linked to the action of the spy maneuvering onto the train. The other choices, A, B, and C, use 'snake' as a noun to refer to the reptile itself or its movement, not as a verb. Therefore, only choice D correctly uses 'snake' as a verb in the context of an action performed by the spy.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because the definition of environment refers to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. This includes both external factors like air, water, and temperature, as well as internal factors like emotions and thoughts. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not encompass the full scope of what an environment entails. Choice A focuses on ideas rather than physical surroundings, choice B is too narrow by only mentioning assistance outside the family, and choice D limits the definition to just positive and negative aspects of a home, excluding other external and internal elements.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: To press downward. "Depress" means to push or press something downward or lower in position. This is evident in the prefix "de-" which signifies down or away. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of "depress." Choice A, to push forward, is incorrect as it suggests a movement in a different direction. Choice C, to remove, is incorrect as it does not involve pressing down. Choice D, to elevate, is incorrect as it is the opposite of pressing downward.