HESI A2 Grammar Practice Test

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: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: iterate. In the context of the sentence, "iterate" does not fit as it means to repeat a process whereas the sentence is describing continuous movement. "Continually" is the correct adverb to describe the teacher's constant movement. "Within" and "district" are spelled correctly and fit appropriately in the sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, "standing with the refrigerator door open." This phrase is misplaced because it should directly follow "open carton of orange juice" to properly describe where it was located. Placing it at the end of the sentence disrupts the flow and creates confusion. The other choices (A, B, C) are in the correct order and contribute to the clarity and coherence of the sentence.

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.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: initial. In the sentence, "initially" should be used instead of "initial" to modify the verb "received." "Initially" is an adverb that describes the timing of the action, while "initial" is an adjective that describes a noun. Therefore, the correct usage is "He received an oral dose initially, followed by an IV drip." The other choices (A, B, D) are used correctly in the sentence and do not contribute to the error.