HESI A2
HESI A2 Grammar Practice Test 2024 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which word is not used correctly in the context of the following sentence: 'There is no real distinction between the two treatment protocols recommended online.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct word that should replace 'among' in the sentence is 'between' when referring to a distinction between two things. 'Among' is used when referring to more than two items or when the items are part of a group. In this context, 'between' is more appropriate as there are only two treatment protocols being compared.
Question 2 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'Theo was in great shape; he ____ all the way back to the pier.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this sentence, the correct choice is 'swam,' which is the past tense of 'swim.'
Therefore, 'swam' correctly completes the sentence: 'Theo was in great shape; he swam all the way back to the pier.' 'Swimmed' is not a valid past tense form of 'swim,' 'swum' is the past participle form and doesn't fit the context, and 'swim' is the base form of the verb and is not suitable in this case.
Question 3 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: 'Why did we ____ try so hard?'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 'Have to' is the correct choice as it fits the sentence structure. The sentence is in the past tense ('did we') and requires the infinitive form 'have to' to express the idea of necessity or obligation in the past. 'Has to' (
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A) is incorrect as it is present tense, 'haven't' (
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B) is a negative form and does not make sense in this context, and 'had to' (
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C) would imply a past obligation that has already been fulfilled, which is not the intended meaning here.
Question 4 of 5
What word is used incorrectly in the following sentence: 'Brendan spent the day laying a brick foundation on the site.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The word 'laying' is used incorrectly in the sentence. The correct word should be 'laying' when referring to the action of setting up a brick foundation.
Therefore, the correct choice is 'D: laying.' In this context, 'lying' would imply being in a horizontal position, which is not the intended meaning.
Choices A, B, and C are not incorrect in the sentence and do not affect the clarity or correctness of the statement.
Question 5 of 5
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: 'These days, you can't ____ learning how to use a computer.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is 'avoid.' The sentence requires a verb that means to stay away from something, making 'avoid' the appropriate choice. 'Evading' means avoiding or escaping something by deceit or cleverness, which is not the intended meaning here. 'Despite' is a preposition showing contrast, and 'not' is an adverb negating a verb or making it negative, so they do not fit the sentence structure.