HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 1 Grammar Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
She went to the party _____ her dislike for the host.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'In spite of.' 'In spite of' is the appropriate phrase to use to indicate that she attended the party despite her dislike for the host. The phrase 'In spite of' is commonly used to express contrast or opposition between two ideas, in this case, attending the party despite not liking the host. 'Although' and 'Even though' are conjunctions used to introduce a contrast or concession, but they are not the best fit in this context. 'Despite' is a preposition that is usually followed by a noun or a gerund, not a clause, making it less suitable in this sentence.
Question 2 of 5
Which sentence uses 'snake' as a verb?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Choice A is correct as it uses 'snake' as a verb, indicating the action of moving in a winding or stealthy manner. In contrast, Choices B, C, and D use 'snake' as a noun in different contexts: Choice B as an adjective, Choice C as a tool, and Choice D as a descriptive term for a reptile. Therefore, only Choice A fits the criteria of using 'snake' as a verb.
Question 3 of 5
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because 'consequently' is correctly used after a semicolon to connect two independent clauses. In this case, the first clause 'We lost the game' and the second clause 'we fell out of the top ten ranking' are both complete sentences. The semicolon is used to join closely related ideas. Options A, C, and D misuse transitional words. Transitional words such as 'unfortunately,' 'therefore,' and 'however' require a semicolon or a period before them when used to connect independent clauses in a sentence. Therefore, option B is the only choice that demonstrates proper use of a semicolon with the transitional word 'consequently.'
Question 4 of 5
Which word is used incorrectly? The mail carrier's job is to put envelope's in every mailbox on the block.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. 'Envelopes' is the correct term to refer to multiple items without implying possession. Using 'envelope's' implies ownership, which is not the intended meaning in this context. Therefore, 'envelopes' is the correct word to use in this sentence to indicate that the mail carrier puts multiple envelopes in each mailbox on the block.
Question 5 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'The student was very proud of ____ when he aced the test.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'himself.' In this sentence, 'himself' is the reflexive pronoun that correctly completes the sentence. Reflexive pronouns like 'himself' are used when the subject and object of a sentence refer to the same person or thing. Therefore, the sentence should be: 'The student was very proud of himself when he aced the test.'