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HESI A2

HESI A2 Grammar Practice Test

1. Select the phrase or clause that is misplaced in the following sentence: I did not see the open carton of orange juice on the shelf standing with the refrigerator door open.

A. I did not see
B. of orange juice
C. on the shelf
D. standing with the refrigerator door open

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The phrase 'standing with the refrigerator door open' is misplaced in the sentence as it disrupts the flow. It seems to modify 'shelf,' but it actually relates to the subject's action. Placing it after 'orange juice' would enhance clarity and conciseness. Choice A, 'I did not see,' is the introductory part of the sentence and is correctly placed. Choices B and C, 'of orange juice' and 'on the shelf,' provide necessary information and are correctly positioned in relation to the main subject and verb.

2. The blue whale is the largest animal _________ the world.

A. In
B. On
C. Of
D. At

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: On.' The phrase 'on the world' is incorrect. The preposition 'on' is used to indicate position or location, making it the appropriate choice in this context. Therefore, the correct sentence should read: 'The blue whale is the largest animal on the world.' Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'in,' 'of,' and 'at' are not suitable prepositions to describe the blue whale's size in relation to the world.

3. Children generally ______ with others of the same size and age.

A. Play
B. Plays
C. Played
D. Playing

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Play' because 'Children' is a plural subject and requires the base form of the verb. When referring to a plural subject like 'Children,' the verb should be in its base form without an added 's' or 'ed.' In this context, 'Play' is the appropriate form to use to match the subject 'Children.' Choice B, 'Plays,' is incorrect because it is the singular form of the verb and does not agree with the plural subject 'Children.' Choice C, 'Played,' is incorrect as it is the past tense form of the verb and does not fit the present tense context of the sentence. Choice D, 'Playing,' is incorrect as it is the present participle form of the verb and does not match the simple present tense needed in the sentence.

4. Which word is not spelled correctly? The government official was grateful to receive that award.

A. government
B. official
C. grateful
D. receive

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct spelling of the word is 'government' with an 'n' after the 't.' In the sentence provided, the word 'goverment' is misspelled, making it the correct answer choice. Choices B, C, and D are all spelled correctly within the context of the sentence, so they are not the correct answer.

5. Select the word in the following sentence that is not used correctly. Try not to lose patience or suffer a drop in morale.

A. lose
B. patience
C. suffer
D. morale

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'lose' in the sentence is not used correctly. The correct word should be 'lose,' which means to be deprived of or to fail to maintain possession of something. 'Loose' means not tight or free from restraint. In this context, 'lose' is the appropriate term to convey the idea of not maintaining patience or morale.