HESI A2 Grammar Practice Test 2024

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: hear. In the context of the sentence, the word "hear" is not spelled correctly. The sentence is discussing the climate being inappropriate for snow sports, not the sense of hearing. The word that should be used is "here," referring to a location. The other choices (A, C, D) are spelled correctly and are relevant to the context of the sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: too. In this sentence, the word "too" is used to indicate an excessive degree. The phrase "too high" conveys that the child's fever was excessively high, preventing him from lying comfortably in bed. The word "to" (option A) is a preposition and does not convey the same meaning as "too" in this context. "Much" (option B) is an adverb of degree but does not convey the sense of excess needed in this sentence. "More" (option D) is a comparative term and does not fit the sentence structure. Therefore, the correct choice is C: too, as it correctly conveys the idea of excessive fever in this context.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: receipt. In the given sentence, the word "receipt" is not used correctly because the cashier hands over the receipt after the transaction, not simultaneously with the change. The receipt is typically given last as proof of the transaction. A: "ringing" is used correctly as it refers to the action of totaling up the nails. B: "cashier" is used correctly as it identifies the person performing the transaction. D: "change" is used correctly as it refers to the money returned to the customer after payment.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: badly. In this sentence, the word 'but' indicates a contrast between singing and dancing. 'Badly' is the appropriate adverb to describe the contrast in performance quality between the two activities. Choice A, 'badly,' is the correct adverb form for describing the quality of dancing in this context. Choice C, 'poorly,' is not the best fit as it is more commonly used to describe overall performance rather than a specific activity. Choice D, 'poorer,' is incorrect as it is a comparative form and does not fit the structure of the sentence.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: but. A conjunction is a word that connects words or groups of words in a sentence. In this case, 'but' connects the two independent clauses 'The little girl wanted a cookie' and 'she didn't take one.' It shows the contrast between the girl's desire and her action. The other choices, A: little, C: take, and D: the, do not serve as conjunctions in this sentence. 'Little' is an adjective describing the girl, 'take' is a verb, and 'the' is an article.