HESI A2
Grammar for HESI A2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? Nothing can be more delightful than a late-night swim in the reservoir.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the context of the sentence, the word 'then' is used incorrectly. The correct word that should be used is 'than,' which is used to make comparisons. The sentence should read, 'Nothing can be more delightful than a late-night swim in the reservoir.' The other choices 'Nothing,' 'delightful,' and 'reservoir' are spelled correctly and are contextually appropriate in the sentence.
Question 2 of 5
Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? To succeed in this position, it is necessary to manage people well.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: The centrifuge cannot run by ___________; it requires constant attention.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is 'itself.' The sentence is referring to the centrifuge, which is an object, not a person. Therefore, the word 'itself' is used to indicate that the centrifuge cannot run on its own; it requires constant attention. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they refer to a person or people, which is not suitable in the context of the sentence.
Question 4 of 5
Select the phrase or clause that is misplaced in the following sentence. With torn pages, I returned the book I'd just bought to the store.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The phrase 'With torn pages' is misplaced in the sentence because it disrupts the flow of the sentence. Placing it at the beginning creates an awkward structure. It would be clearer to present the main action first before adding the detail about the torn pages. In this case, rearranging the sentence to 'I returned the book I'd just bought to the store with torn pages' would improve the sentence's coherence and readability. Choices B, C, and D are not misplaced in the sentence as they follow a logical order of action and description.
Question 5 of 5
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Two students ___________ the machine while the third oversaw their work.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The word 'operate' is the correct choice as it agrees with the verb tense used in the sentence. In this case, the sentence requires the simple past tense. The correct form should be 'Two students operate the machine while the third oversaw their work.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not match the required verb tense for the sentence. 'Operating' (choice B) is a present participle, 'were operating' (choice C) is past continuous, and 'has been operating' (choice D) is present perfect continuous, none of which fit the context of the sentence.