HESI A2
Grammar for HESI A2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? The ingenious foxes managed to lever open one side of the coop.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. Without ___________ , I never would have finished my degree.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In this sentence, 'she' is the correct word to use. The sentence implies that someone (a female) helped the speaker finish their degree. The pronoun 'she' is used to refer to a female person. Without this person's help, the speaker would not have completed their degree. Therefore, the correct word for the blank is 'she.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not match the context of the sentence, which specifically mentions the need for help from a female individual.
Question 3 of 5
What word is best to fill in the blank in the following sentence? Jenny loaned Luis 50 dollars, and he repaid ___________ within the month.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In this sentence, the pronoun should refer to Luis, who borrowed the money. Since Luis is a male, the correct pronoun to use in this context is 'him.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'him.' Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not match the gender of Luis or do not make sense in the context of the sentence.
Question 4 of 5
Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? She is already an adjunct at a college in Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The word 'college' is used incorrectly in the sentence. The correct term to use in this context would be 'capital,' not 'college.' 'Capital' refers to the city that serves as the seat of government, while 'college' refers to an educational institution. The sentence should read: 'She is already an adjunct at a capital in Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina.' Choices A, B, and D are all used appropriately in the sentence.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following words fits best in the following sentence? ___________ having finished her coursework, Lorene expects to spend another year on campus.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is 'Despite.' 'Despite' is the best word to use in the sentence because it shows a contrast between Lorene having finished her coursework and her expectation to spend another year on campus. The word 'Despite' signals that there is an unexpected or contrary situation, emphasizing the contradiction between the two parts of the sentence. 'Although' (choice B) introduces a contrast but is not as strong as 'Despite' in highlighting the contradiction. 'Thus' (choice C) and 'However' (choice D) do not convey the intended contrast needed in this context, making them incorrect choices.