Grammar HESI A2 Practice Test

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: draw. In the sentence, "Which criteria were used to draw a conclusion about their findings," the verb "draw" is incorrect. The correct verb should be "reach" or "make." "Draw" does not fit grammatically in this context. The other choices (A, B, D) do not have any grammatical errors and are used appropriately in the sentence.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: despite. In the sentence, "despite" is used to show contrast between Derek's insistence on working out daily and his limited time. This conjunction indicates that Derek continues to work out daily even though his time is limited. Incorrect Choices: B: due to - This phrase implies a cause-and-effect relationship, indicating that Derek works out daily because his time is limited, which does not align with the context of the sentence. C: even if - This phrase suggests a hypothetical situation rather than the actual contrast presented in the sentence. D: whereas - This conjunction is used to draw a comparison between two different things, which is not the intended meaning in the sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Correct Answer: D - prefer Rationale: 1. "Fredericka always orders pancakes" - 'always' correctly indicates the frequency of Fredericka's action. 2. "but Louis prefers waffles" - 'prefers' is the correct verb usage to show Louis's choice. 3. 'prefer' is incorrect as the sentence is in present tense and 'prefers' should match the verb tense used in the sentence. 4. The other choices are used appropriately in the sentence and do not affect the grammatical correctness or clarity of the sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Semicolon. A semicolon is needed in this sentence to correctly connect two independent clauses. In this case, "I finished the project early" and "however, I really should edit my work" are both independent clauses that can stand alone as separate sentences. The semicolon is used to join these related clauses without using a conjunction. Explanation: A: Apostrophe is incorrect as it is not needed for possessive form or contraction. B: Colon is incorrect as it is used to introduce a list or explanation, not to join two independent clauses. C: Comma is incorrect because a comma alone is not strong enough to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: your. In the sentence, "Follow the instructions you received in your packet," the word "your" is used incorrectly. The word "your" should be replaced with "the" to maintain proper parallel structure with the other articles used in the sentence ("the instructions" and "the packet"). Using "your" in this context creates a lack of consistency in article usage, making it grammatically incorrect. Incorrect choices: A: Follow - Correctly used as a verb in the sentence. B: instructions - Correctly used as a noun in the sentence. D: packet - Correctly used as a noun in the sentence.