HESI A2
HESI A2 Grammar Practice Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? Their chairs were stationary, but the interns seated in them were agitated.
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.
Question 2 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Miguel and I are waiting to ___________ with the doctor.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: meet. In the sentence, "Miguel and I are waiting to meet with the doctor," the verb "meet" is the correct choice because it follows the infinitive form "to" and maintains subject-verb agreement with the plural subject "Miguel and I." The verb "meet" is in the present tense, which is appropriate in this context. Incorrect Choices: A: "be met" is incorrect because it changes the meaning of the sentence to imply that they are waiting to be met by the doctor. B: "meeting" is incorrect as it functions as a gerund, which doesn't fit the structure of the sentence. C: "met" is incorrect because it is the past tense form of the verb and does not match the present tense context of the sentence.
Question 3 of 5
What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct? Have you finished reading the lab results so we can schedule an appointment with the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct punctuation needed in the sentence is "C: Question mark." The sentence is a question as it is asking for confirmation about finishing reading the lab results. Therefore, it requires a question mark at the end to indicate this interrogative tone. A period (A) would make it a statement, not a question. A comma (B) would be incorrect as it does not fit the structure of a question. An exclamation mark (D) would be inappropriate as the sentence is not expressing excitement or surprise.
Question 4 of 5
Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct sentence is B: "Dr. Chu told her and me to take a break for lunch." This is correct because when using pronouns as objects of a verb, "me" should come last in the list. The correct order is: the other person (her) + me. In this case, "her" is the other person, so it should come before "me." The other choices are incorrect because: A: "Dr. Chu told me and her to take a break for lunch." - Incorrect because "me" should come last in the list. C: "Dr. Chu told her and me to take a break for lunch." - Correct order, but the pronoun "me" should be in the objective case, not subjective "I." D: "Dr. Chu told she and I to take a break for lunch." - Incorrect because "she" should be in the objective case "her," and "I" should be "me."
Question 5 of 5
What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct? She purchased a notebook and a small handmade coffee mug.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Comma. A comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction "and" to separate the two independent clauses in the sentence. This comma is known as a serial comma or an Oxford comma. It clarifies the list of items and improves readability. Choosing A (Period) would create two separate sentences. Choosing C (Colon) is incorrect as colons are used for introducing lists or explanations. Choosing D (Hyphen) is incorrect as hyphens are used to connect words or parts of words.
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