HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 1 Grammar Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Select the correct word(s) to make the sentence grammatically correct. After throwing their sleeping bags into the backseat of their car, they ___ more than 400 miles to reach their destination.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: drove. In this sentence, "drove" is the correct past tense form of the verb "drive." The action of driving the car occurred after throwing the sleeping bags into the backseat, so the simple past tense "drove" is the appropriate choice. A: "having driven" is incorrect because it implies that the action of driving occurred before throwing the sleeping bags, which does not make sense in the context of the sentence. B: "had drove" is grammatically incorrect as it uses the past participle "had driven" incorrectly. The correct form would be "had driven" if used in the past perfect tense. C: "driving" is incorrect as it is the present participle form of the verb and does not match the past tense needed in the 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.'