HESI A2: Grammar (Quiz 3) Welcome to your HESI A2 Practice Quizzes. Note: We designed Five (5) sets of practice quizzes for this Domain. Each set has 30 questions. Domain 5 (quiz 3): Grammar. (30 questions) Please click NEXT to start your Free HESI Practice Quizzes right away. Best of Luck! 1. Which of the following is a simple sentence? Although it was complex, the manual was still useful. As the new and luxurious apartment. Carlos washed the dishes; Anna dried them. My personal trainer follows a strict gluten-free diet. None 2. Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. She runs a small children′s charity and ____ in need of volunteers. were are be is None 3. Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the indirect object? During the press conference, the reckless journalist asked the mayor several tricky questions. several tricky questions. During the press conference the mayor the reckless journalist None 4. Which statement contains a predicate adjective? The road becomes narrow after the left turn. Manuel broke up with that woman. Susan voted for the youngest candidate. A massive whale washed ashore last week. None 5. Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the direct object? his girlfriend, Angela Eric Yesterday bouquet of red roses None 6. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? My counselor told me I can choose Spanish, culinary or visual arts for elective class. My counselor told me I can choose Spanish culinary, or visual arts for elective class. My counselor told me I can choose Spanish, culinary, or visual arts for elective class. My counselor told me I can choose Spanish culinary or visual arts for elective class. None 7. In the following sentence, what is the independent clause? I had to wait outside for an hour because I had forgotten my keys at the office. because I had forgotten my keys at the office. I had to wait outside for an hour to wait outside for an hour my keys at the office. None 8. Which of the following is a simple sentence? Wherever you are, you can always call me. We thought the house was ours, but somebody made a better offer. Before the change of plans. Leo closed all the windows except the one in the kitchen. None 9. Which use of an apostrophe in the following sentence is correct? The photos’ that belong to Mary’s mother got destroyed when the floods’ happened all over the city of Grand Rapid’s. photos' Rapid's Mary's floods' None 10. Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence: If you want to avoid heavy traffic in the city, I advise you to leave before noon. I advise you to leave before noon. to leave before noon If you want to avoid heavy traffic in the city to avoid heavy traffic in the city None 11. Just before the power went out, the baker in the oven had managed to put the cherry, peach, and apple pies. had managed to put the baker in the oven just before None 12. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? Before you clock out you must count the money in the register lock the back door, and turn off all of the lights. Before you clock out you must count the money in the register, lock the back door and turn off all of the lights. Before you clock out you must count the money in the register lock the back door and turn off all of the lights. Before you clock out, you must count the money in the register, lock the back door, and turn off all of the lights. None 13. Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. I preferred Mrs. Edwards over Mrs. Smith as a Math teacher because the latter was _______. patientest most patient patienter more patient None 14. Identify the COMPLETE sentence. Is an expert in determining which mushrooms are safe and which are poisonous. Before the engine started. Lori gets a manicure and pedicure once a month. To tell us about his life. None 15. Which sentence contains a predicate nominative? The Rolling Stones is a rock band from England. This year the rain has been scarce. Celine Dion was wonderful during the whole concert. Send me those e-mails as soon as you can. None 16. Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly. Eliza went over to Shonda’s house to study for their exams’. house Shonda's exams' their None 17. Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. The climate in Florida is __________ than in Arizona, where we live. more humid humider humidest most humid None 18. Choose the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The therapist advised him to find a _______ stressful way to earn some extra money. little more little least less None 19. Which sentence is grammatically incorrect? She hammered the nail into the board until it split into two parts. The personal assistant brought her boss several beverages because she didn’t know which one her boss would want. The five sisters rented a beach house for the weekend so they could celebrate the holiday together. Edwin told Trey that Mr. Wilson suspected he had cheated on the Spanish test. None 20. Identify the cliché used in the following sentence: I know you’re upset about losing the championship, but you have to remember that time heals all wounds and that you won’t be winning any trophies if you don’t get out of bed. get out of bed upset about losing time heals all wounds winning any trophies None 21. Which sentence is grammatically incorrect? The teachers had to return to their classrooms so they could pack up the textbooks. Katherine and Victoria had been roommates for several years, but they were starting to dislike living together. The supermarket is supposed to open at 7:00am but it looks like it appears to be closed right now. Lucas told Hunter that he needed to go to the gym to lift weights. None 22. Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. Both dogs, mine and Tommy′s, _____ been chasing the cat for hours. was have were has None 23. Which sentence contains a cliché? My great-grandfather is as old as the hills, but he walks five miles every day. You can tell the dog is scared because he has his tail between his legs. Victoria ate the last piece of cake, even though I had told her I was saving it for Julia. The students could admire several diamonds in the rough during Geology class. None 24. Choose the correct word for the blank in the sentence. The singer’s ______ voice could be heard from across the hall. hoars hoarse horse hearse None 25. Choose the correct word for the blank in the sentence. This new study estimates the change of policy could _______ well over 70% of American families. afect effect efect affect None 26. Worried her passengers wouldn’t arrive on time, _______________. Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? the stop sign was hidden behind a tree the little girl started to cry the front wheels began to slide on the ice the driver pressed the accelerator None 27. Which sentence is grammatically correct? Her parents gifted her a new convertible car on her seventeenth birthday, and she’s still driving it’s after thirteen years. Her parents gifted her a new convertible car on her seventeenth birthday, and she’s still driving it after thirteen years. Her parents gifted her a new convertible car on her seventeenth birthday, and she’s still driving itself after thirteen years. Her parents gifted her a new convertible car on her seventeenth birthday, and she’s still driving its after thirteen years. None 28. Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the sentence below: Remember to check all the contracts have been signed before you mail _____. themselves they their them None 29. Choose the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The debate moderator found Roberta’s argument quality to be _______ than Juan’s. more bad bad worst worse None 30. Identify the INCOMPLETE sentence. Does this look correct to you? The waterfall at the top of the creek. I really do not like snakes. Laura wants a new car. None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up
