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HESI A2 Grammar
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DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 162 HESI A2 Grammar practice questions, each with the correct answer and a
detailed rationale. It offers comprehensive preparation for fundamental English language skills. This
resource is ideal for students reviewing grammar concepts, reinforcing understanding, and preparing
for their certification exams.
CONTENTS
• Spelling and Word Usage • Adjectives and Adverbs
• Punctuation and Sentence Structure • Grammar and Correctness
• Vocabulary and Meaning • Pronoun and Article Usage
• Idioms and Phrasal Verbs • Clarity and Conciseness
• Verb Forms and Tenses • Prepositions and Conjunctions
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 162
which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? "After rapidly consume that enormous
meal, he felt a bit dyspeptic."
(A) rapidly
(B) consume
(C) felt
(D) dyspeptic
CORRECT ANSWER
consume
RATIONALE
The verb "consume" should be in the past tense, "consumed," to agree with the past tense adverb "rapidly" and
the past tense verb "felt." This tests the understanding of verb tense agreement in a sentence.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 162
which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? "Moving stealthy, the sneaky little boy
reached up for the cookie jar on the topmost shelf."
(A) stealthy
(B) sneaky
(C) up
(D) topmost
CORRECT ANSWER
stealthy
RATIONALE
Stealthy" is an adjective and should be "stealthily" to modify the verb "moving," functioning as an adverb. This
tests the correct usage of adverbs to modify verbs.
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, Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 162
which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence? "Our mayer made a proclamation
declaring that all citizens must recycle."
(A) mayer
(B) proclamation
(C) citizens
(D) recycle
CORRECT ANSWER
mayer
RATIONALE
The word "mayer" is misspelled; the correct spelling is "mayor." This question tests fundamental English
orthography and vocabulary.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 162
which of the following is spelled correctly
(A) seisure
(B) siezure
(C) seizher
(D) seizure
CORRECT ANSWER
seizure
RATIONALE
The correct spelling is "seizure," which refers to a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain that can cause
changes in behavior, movements, feelings, or consciousness. This question tests basic orthography of
common medical terms.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 162
which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the sentence? "The pharmacist seemed to
disagree with the proscription designated by the physician."
(A) pharmacist
(B) proscription
(C) designated
(D) physician
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, CORRECT ANSWER
proscription
RATIONALE
The word "proscription" refers to prohibition, while the intended meaning in this context is a directive or
order, which is "prescription." This highlights the distinction between a medical order and a ban.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 162
which of the following is spelled correctly
(A) discipline
(B) disipline
(C) discapline
(D) dicipline
CORRECT ANSWER
discipline
RATIONALE
The correct spelling of the word is "discipline," emphasizing the "sc" digraph. This tests knowledge of common
English orthographic patterns.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 162
which word is spelled correctly
(A) noticable
(B) notisable
(C) noticeable
(D) noticeabel
CORRECT ANSWER
noticeable
RATIONALE
The suffix "-able" is added to words ending in "e" if the "e" is not silent, but the silent "e" is dropped when
adding "-able" to words ending in "ce" or "ge" to preserve pronunciation. This spelling rule dictates that
"noticeable" is the correct orthography.
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