HESI A2
Grammar HESI A2 Practice Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct. I added ___________ pepper to the casserole.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The word 'more' is the correct choice to make the sentence grammatically correct. 'More' is used to indicate an increase in quantity, which fits well in the sentence structure 'I added more pepper to the casserole.' Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. 'Too' implies an excessive amount, 'those' refers to specific items, and 'many' is used for countable objects, none of which are suitable in this context.
Question 2 of 5
What punctuation is needed in this sentence to make it correct? Remember the old saying: Out of sight, out of mind.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct punctuation needed in the sentence is a colon. A colon is used to introduce a list or an explanation. In this case, the colon helps to indicate that the following phrase ('Remember the old saying') is providing an explanation or clarification related to the phrase before it. Choice A, the exclamation point, is incorrect as the sentence is not expressing strong emotion or excitement. Choice B, the apostrophe, is incorrect as it is not needed for possession or contraction. Choice D, the semicolon, is incorrect as it is used to connect two independent clauses, which is not the case here.
Question 3 of 5
Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Which criteria were used to draw a conclusion about their findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The word 'draw' is used incorrectly in the sentence. The correct word that needs to be used is 'criteria' instead of 'criterion' to maintain subject-verb agreement. The correct sentence should be: 'Which criteria were used to draw a conclusion about their findings?' 'Draw' should be 'were drawn' to match the plural subject 'criteria.' The other choices are correct in the sentence and do not contain any errors.
Question 4 of 5
Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence? You will need counsel if you are accused of a serious crime.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct spelling of the word in the sentence should be 'counsel' instead of 'council.' 'Counsel' refers to legal advice or a person or group of people giving advice or guidance. The other choices ('accused,' 'serious,' 'crime') are spelled correctly and are relevant in the context of the sentence.
Question 5 of 5
Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Fredericka always orders pancakes, but Louis prefers waffles.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The word 'prefer' should be changed to 'prefers' to match the singular subject 'Louis.' The correct sentence should be: 'Fredericka always orders pancakes, but Louis prefers waffles.' Choice A 'always,' Choice B 'orders,' and Choice C 'but' are used correctly in the sentence and do not need any corrections.
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