HESI A2
HESI A2 Version 1 Grammar Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "It is too heavy for me to lift." This sentence is grammatically correct because "too" is used in the correct context to indicate excessiveness or an extent beyond what is desired or acceptable. In this sentence, "too heavy" conveys that the weight is excessive for the speaker to lift. Explanation: A) Correct usage of "too" as an adverb indicating excessiveness. B) Incorrect usage of "too" without the following verb "to." It should be "to go." C) Incorrect usage of "too" instead of "to" before the verb "spell." It should be "to spell." D) Incorrect usage of "too" instead of "two" to indicate the number of desserts. It should be "two kinds."
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 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 4 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.'
Question 5 of 5
Which word is used incorrectly? 'The procedure for giving injections were explained thoroughly to the student nurses.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. It should be 'was' instead of 'were,' as 'procedure' is singular. When referring to a singular noun like 'procedure,' the verb should also be singular. In this case, the correct verb form is 'was' to match the singular noun 'procedure.' Therefore, the sentence should read, 'The procedure for giving injections was explained thoroughly to the student nurses.'