HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 1 Grammar Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
He tried to remember the names of all the people who were there that night.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'B' because 'that' is used to introduce a defining clause that specifies which people he was trying to remember. In this context, 'that' is more appropriate than 'whom,' 'which,' or 'whose' as it refers to the specific people present that night. 'That' is commonly used to introduce restrictive or defining clauses, helping to identify a specific group or subset within a larger group. In this sentence, 'that night' serves as a defining characteristic, and 'that' connects the relative clause to the main clause effectively. While 'whom' refers to the object of a sentence, 'which' is used for non-restrictive clauses, and 'whose' indicates possession, none of these options are suitable replacements for 'that' in this context.
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.'