HESI A2
HESI A2 Practice Vocabulary Questions
Question 1 of 5
Of the many people whom she interviewed, she chose the one with the most _____.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this context, 'experience' is the most appropriate term because it refers to the practical knowledge and exposure someone has gained over time. When selecting a candidate from interviews, experience is often a crucial factor as it demonstrates the individual's capability to perform tasks effectively based on past scenarios encountered. 'Skills' (choice B) are specific abilities that can be learned or developed, 'qualities' (choice C) refer to personal characteristics, and 'knowledge' (choice D) is theoretical understanding, none of which directly reflect practical exposure gained over time.
Question 2 of 5
He ate four pieces of fried chicken at dinner, and _____ vegetables.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'no' as it implies the absence of vegetables, indicating that he did not consume any vegetables along with the fried chicken. 'Some' (choice B) implies an unspecified quantity of vegetables were eaten, 'little' (choice C) implies a small amount of vegetables, and 'few' (choice D) is used for countable items, not for uncountable items like vegetables.
Question 3 of 5
Identify the incomplete sentence.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A, 'While they were sleeping.' This is an incomplete sentence as it lacks a main clause. A complete sentence should have both a subject and a predicate to express a complete thought. In this case, the subordinating conjunction 'while' introduces a dependent clause that needs to be connected to an independent clause to form a complete sentence. Choices B, C, and D are complete sentences as they each contain a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.
Question 4 of 5
Select the sentence in which 'snake' is used as a verb.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The sentence 'The spy had to snake his way onto the train' correctly uses 'snake' as a verb. In this context, 'snake' is used to describe the spy's action of moving cunningly and stealthily, similar to how a snake slithers, making it the appropriate choice where 'snake' functions as a verb. The other choices use 'snake' as a noun to refer to the reptile itself or its movement, not as a verb.
Question 5 of 5
Which phrase should be moved to improve sentence clarity? 'He opened the door slowly, trying not to wake the baby.'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is option A: 'Trying not to wake the baby,' he slowly opened the door. This option improves sentence clarity by placing the modifying phrase at the beginning of the sentence, which clearly indicates that the action of trying not to wake the baby is related to the act of opening the door slowly. Option B, 'He opened the door,' trying not to wake the baby, is incorrect because it separates the action from its modifier, leading to confusion about which action the phrase 'trying not to wake the baby' is referring to. Option C, 'He opened the door slowly,' trying not to wake the baby, is incorrect because it incorrectly places the modifier 'trying not to wake the baby' after the adverb 'slowly,' which disrupts the flow of the sentence. Option D, 'Slowly trying not to wake the baby,' he opened the door, is incorrect because it places the modifier in an awkward position at the beginning of the sentence, causing confusion about the intended meaning. Educationally, understanding sentence structure and placement of modifiers is crucial for effective communication in both writing and speaking. Placing modifiers in the correct position ensures clarity and coherence in conveying the intended message to the reader or listener.