Hesi A2 Study- Grammar terms Questions with
Accurate Answers
Adjective correct answer a word, phrase, or clause that modifies a noun or
pronoun
Adverb correct answer a word, phrase, or clause that modifies a verb an adjective,
or another adverb
Clause (independent clause, dependent clause) correct answer a group of words
that has a subject and a predicate
Cliche correct answer expressions or ideas that have lost their originality or
impact over time because of excessive use
Compound Sentence correct answer a sentence that has two or more
independent clauses. Each independent clause has a subject and a predicate and
can stand alone as a sentence
Conjunction correct answer a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses.
Direct Object correct answer the person or thing that is directly affected by the
action of the verb
Euphemism correct answer a mild, indirect, or vague term that has been
substituted for one that is considered harsh, blunt, or offensive
Accurate Answers
Adjective correct answer a word, phrase, or clause that modifies a noun or
pronoun
Adverb correct answer a word, phrase, or clause that modifies a verb an adjective,
or another adverb
Clause (independent clause, dependent clause) correct answer a group of words
that has a subject and a predicate
Cliche correct answer expressions or ideas that have lost their originality or
impact over time because of excessive use
Compound Sentence correct answer a sentence that has two or more
independent clauses. Each independent clause has a subject and a predicate and
can stand alone as a sentence
Conjunction correct answer a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses.
Direct Object correct answer the person or thing that is directly affected by the
action of the verb
Euphemism correct answer a mild, indirect, or vague term that has been
substituted for one that is considered harsh, blunt, or offensive
