HESI A2 Grammar Practice Test

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: 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: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: is. In this sentence, "hockey team" is a singular noun, so it requires a singular verb. "Is" is the singular form of the verb "to be," making the sentence grammatically correct. Choice B: are is plural and does not agree with the singular subject. Choice C: be is not the correct form of the verb "to be" for this sentence. Choice D: were is past tense and does not match the present tense 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.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "will perform in a show." In the sentence, "Three days from now" indicates a future event, so using the future tense "will perform" is grammatically correct. Choice A is incorrect because it uses present progressive tense, which is not suitable for a future event. Choice B is incorrect as it uses past tense, which doesn't align with the future timeframe of the sentence. Choice D is also incorrect as it uses present perfect tense, which is not appropriate for a future event.