HESI A2 Grammar Practice Exam

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D, "their." In the sentence, "their" is used incorrectly because it is a possessive pronoun, but it doesn't have a noun to show possession. The sentence should be "The boys leapt up, happy to assist their favorite teacher." The other choices (A, B, C) are used correctly in the sentence and are essential to convey the intended meaning. Choice A, "leapt," is a past tense verb that correctly describes the action of the boys jumping up. Choice B, "happy," is an adjective that correctly describes the boys' emotional state. Choice C, "assist," is a verb that correctly describes the action the boys are willing to take.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: stealthy. In the sentence, "stealthily" should be used instead of "stealthily" to modify the verb "moving." Stealthily is an adverb that describes the action of moving in a sneaky or secretive manner. The adverb form is needed to modify the verb “moving” in this sentence. The other choices (B: sneaky, C: reached, D: topmost) are all used correctly in the sentence. "Sneaky" appropriately describes the boy's behavior, "reached" is the correct past tense of the verb "reach," and "topmost" correctly indicates the position of the shelf.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Although. This conjunction is used to introduce a contrast or concession. In this sentence, it sets up a contrast between the fact that the emergency room was not busy and the head nurse still not allowing anyone to end their shift early. It emphasizes the unexpected or contradictory nature of the situation. A: Because indicates causation, which does not fit the context of contrasting information in the sentence. B: Provided that suggests a condition for something to happen, but it does not convey the intended contrast in the sentence. C: As if is used to describe a hypothetical situation or comparison, which is not the case in the sentence. In summary, D is the correct answer because it effectively conveys the contrasting information in the sentence, while the other choices do not fit the context.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: her. In the sentence, "her" is the possessive pronoun that correctly refers to the nurse. The sentence indicates that the paperwork belonged to the nurse, so the possessive pronoun "her" is the most suitable choice. B: "he" is incorrect as it refers to a male subject, which doesn't match the context of the sentence. C: "his" is incorrect as it is used for a male possessive pronoun, not suitable for referring to the nurse. D: "it" is incorrect as it is a neutral pronoun and does not correctly show possession by the nurse in this context.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: between. The preposition "between" is used to show the relationship of two distinct objects or areas. In this case, the sentence is referring to the fountain being located in the space separating the driveway and the main entrance. The prepositions "among," "by way of," and "in conjunction with" do not convey the same meaning as "between" in this context. "Among" is used for three or more objects, "by way of" implies a pathway or route, and "in conjunction with" indicates a cooperative or combined action. Therefore, "between" is the most appropriate choice for the sentence provided.