HESI A2
Vocabulary HESI A2 Practice Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
_____ are very ancient people.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Chinese.' In the context of ancient civilizations, 'Chinese' is appropriately used to refer to a very ancient culture like the Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC) or the Zhou dynasty (1046-256 BC). The other choices ('The Greeks,' 'Romans,' and 'Egyptians') are also ancient civilizations, but they are not the best fit in the given sentence as they do not match the description of 'very ancient people.' The Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians are ancient too, but 'very ancient people' specifically points towards Chinese civilization during its early periods. Therefore, 'Chinese' is the most suitable option.
Question 2 of 5
When you add sugar to it, your cup of coffee becomes not only sweet but also _____.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When sugar is added to coffee, it not only becomes sweet but also 'fattening' due to the extra calories added. The term 'fattening' specifically refers to the potential weight gain associated with consuming sugary drinks. Choices B, C, and D do not accurately describe the impact of adding sugar to coffee. 'Healthy' is incorrect because adding sugar typically does not make a beverage healthier. 'Rich' and 'flavorful' may suggest taste qualities but do not address the caloric impact of sugar.
Question 3 of 5
Select the sentence in which 'legal' is used as an adjective.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'He is a legal resident of the United States.' In this sentence, 'legal' is used to describe the type of resident he is, making it an adjective. The other choices use 'legal' as part of a noun phrase or an adverbial phrase, not as an adjective. Choice B uses 'legal' to describe the type of action, making it a noun adjunct. Choice C uses 'legal' to describe the legality of the action, making it part of an adjectival phrase. Choice D uses 'legal' to describe the manner in which he acted, making it an adverb.
Question 4 of 5
The car that he had seen at the Ford dealer was the one that he finally decided to _____.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'buy' because it is the appropriate verb for purchasing a car. In this context, the person saw a car at the Ford dealer and decided to buy it, indicating ownership. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because 'rent,' 'lease,' and 'sell' do not fit the context of deciding to acquire a car for ownership. Renting and leasing involve temporary possession, while selling involves transferring ownership to another party.
Question 5 of 5
It's true that children depend on their parents for food, clothing, and ______.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Children depend on their parents for providing basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter. 'Shelter' refers to the physical protection and housing that parents are responsible for providing to their children. While security, guidance, and affection are also important aspects of parenting, in the context of the question, the most essential need after food and clothing is shelter.