Grammar HESI A2 V1 & V2 Part 2 Already Passed

Grammar HESI A2 V1 & V2 Part 2 Already Passed 1. She was _____ exhausted than her sister after they ran the marathon. A. Most B. More C. Increasingly D. The more Explanation: ran is the verb. Therefore, "quickly" ...

Grammar HESI A2 V1 & V2 Part 2 Already Passed 1. She was _____ exhausted than her sister after they ran the marathon. A. Most B. More C. Increasingly D. The more Explanation: ran is the verb. Therefore, "quickly" is the adverb, it modifies the verb ran. Quick is incorrect because it is an adjective and only modifies nouns. B In the following sentence, which is the dependent clause? The World War II soldier was a hero, especially because of his actions during the invasion of Normandy. A. The World Wat II Soldier B. was a hero C. especially because of his actions during the invasion of Normandy D. the invasion of Normandy D Nothing C Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A. Before I lie down to go to sleep, I lay down my book on the nightstand. B. I lay down my book on the nightstand before I lay down to go to sleep C. I lie my book down on the nightstand before I lie down to go to sleep. D. Before I lay down my book on the nightstand, I lie down to go to sleep. This rule is the lay vs lie. (lie: recline/rest: lie, lay, lain, lying) Lay: means to put or place. A The dog jumped into the air to catch the Frisbee. What is the noun in this sentence? A. Jumped B. into C. catch D. air D Germany has _____ bluebells than does England. A. The least B. Less C. fewer D. lesser C The Vikings travelled in wooden boats across the Atlantic Ocean. What is the preposition? (shows the relationship of a noun/pronoun to some other word in the sentence) A. Vikings B. Travelled C. Boats D. across D Neither of the flower bouquets ____ as full as the one we ordered last year. A. are B. is C. were D. being Hint: Neither is the subject and it calls for singular verb: IS B Which word in the following sentence is the subject? The opera singer's solo had a profound impact on the audience. A. solo B. impact C. audience D. opera singer Hint: what had an impact? (this is the subject) A Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A. My favorite outdoor activities include camping fly-fishing, and river-rafting. B. My favorite outdoor activities include camping and fly-fishing, and also river-rafting. C. My favorite outdoor activities include camping, fly-fishing, and river-rafting. D. My favorite outdoor activities include camping and fly-fishing and river-rafting. C Which sentences is grammatically correct? A. Since the professor was excessively boring; many of his students fell asleep. B. Since the professor was excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep. C. Since the professor was excessively boring many of his students fell asleep. D. Since the professor was, excessively boring, many of his students fell asleep. Hint: this sentence has a dependent clause; therefore, it needs a comma. IF the sentence starts off with an independent clause there should be no comma. B Due to her stingy nature, the famous actress was not generous with her friends and family. A. Due to her stingy nature B. the famous actress C. was generous D. generous Hint: a simple predicate is the verb of the sentence, in this case “was generous” (is the correct answer) was: helping verb and generous: main verb C 00:0201:18 Which of the following is grammatically correct? A. He could accept anything from her, accept a lie. B. He could except anything from her, accept a lie. C. He could accept anything from her, except a lie. D. He could except anything from her, except a lie. C _______ confident that with enough study they can easily pass the final exam. A. They have B. There C. Their D. They're C To ______ should I address the postcard? A. who B. whom C. which D. the which B The mountaineering group _____ looking forward to climbing K2 next year. A. is B. are C. be D. were Hint: the collective noun (mountaineering group) takes on a singular verb. A Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A. The nervous student tapped his foot impatiently under his desk. B. The nervous student did tap his foot with impatience under his desk. C. The nervous student tapped his foot impatient under the desk. D. The nervous student impatient did tap his foot under the desk. A The admissions consultant outlined what makes a thorough application package, unrespective of financial hardship. A. consultant B. thorough C. package D. unrespective D Sofia won't be able to compete in the race because she wrecked her car. Which phrase in this sentence is the dependent clause? A. because she wrecked her car B. compete in the race C. Sofia won't be able to compete in the race D. her car A Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The real Ichabod Crane was a military officer who met Washington Irving in 1814 at Fort Pike. A. was B. who C. met D. Pike Hint: a noun is a person, place, or thing. D Which of the following is an example of a simple sentence? A. The movie about the comic book superhero. B. The movie about the comic book superhero that I watched last Friday night was very entertaining. C. The movie about the comic book superhero had never interested me until last week. D. The movie about the comic book superhero fascinated me, but it bored my best friend. Hint: simple sentence contains a subject + verb C Which word in the following sentence is a conjunction? In 1994, Dan Manion set the current record for a deep dive on air at 509 feet, but reported feeling strong effects of narcosis at such a depth. A. but B. on C. at D. for A Which of the following phrases follows the rules of capitalization? A. Meredith's Uncle B. my sister Cheryl C. her Great-Aunt D. grandma Beth B Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A. They're concern is that their may not be enough appetizers for everyone there expecting at the cocktail party. B. Their concern is that they're may not be enough appetizers for everyone there expecting at the cocktail party. C. Their concern is that there may not be enough appetizers for everyone they're expecting at the cocktail party. D. There concern is that they're may not be enough appetizers for everyone their expecting at the cocktail party. C The clock shows ____ almost nine o'clock, so the bridal shop will soon be opening ____ doors. A. it's, its B. its, its C. it's, its' D. its, it's A Follow these directions to get to the church__ make a left at the next intersection, drive three miles to the third stop sign, then turn left, and continue another two miles until you see the parking lot on the right-hand side. A. comma B. semicolon c. colon D. dash C Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The medical examiner was called in to perform a post-mortem examination. A. medical B. was C. perform d. examination Hint: Medical is the adjective, examiner is the noun/as well as examination. D When the gymnastic athletes travel for a competition, a chaperone must accompany ____. A. it b. them C. all of it D. their B Select the phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. Next year, I __________. A. completed my college degree B. did complete my college degree C. will complete my college degree D. my college degree C Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the simple predicate? (describes the verb) So many types of birthday cake put Cynthia at a loss. A .put B.put at a loss C. put Cynthia D. put Cynthia at a loss A The United States has _____ states than Europe has countries; there are only 47 European countries, but there are 50 states in America. A. the more B. most C. more D. many C The ______ late student was reprimanded by the teacher. A. habitualy B. habitually C. habituel D. habitually B Which sentence is the clearest? A. At the age of twelve, my parents sent me to boarding school. B. When I was twelve, my parents sent me to boarding school. C. At the age of twelve, I sent my parents to boarding school. D. My parents, at the age of twelve, sent me to boarding school. B The child ____ to ride all the roller coasters at Disneyland. A. wants B. want C. does want D. has the want A It's important _____ research your essay topic thoroughly so you do not include _____ much irrelevant information. A. too, to B. to, two C.to, too D. too, two C The actors' performances powerfully _____ the audience. A. effected b. affected C. were effecting D. were affecting Hint: Affected (used as a verb) Effect: the result of change, usually a noun or in some cases can be used as a verb. B The mountain climber tossed the Sherpa the rope. A. The mountain climber B. tossed C. the Sherpa D. the rope C Which of the following sentences has correct subject-verb agreement? A. The ambulance, which had flashing red lights on top, were letting other vehicles on the road know to pull over. B. Either kale or spinach is a healthy vegetable to eat with dinner. C. One of the soccer players kick the ball farther than his other teammates. D. Several of the pieces of art was sold for above-average prices. B Which of the following is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence? A. "What would you prefer to do on vacation - visit a museum or go on a walking tour?" asked my father. B. "What would you prefer to do on vacation - visit a museum or go on a walking tour," asked my father. C. "What would you prefer to do on vacation: visit a museum or go on a walking tour?," asked my father. D. "What would you prefer to do on vacation: visit a museum or go on a walking tour," asked my father? B Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A. The professor sought advise from a colleague. B. To advice the President, the Joint Chiefs of Staff must be well-informed. C. A good advicer is essential in order to have a successful academic career. D. My parents give me excellent advice when I am making a difficult decision. Advice is a D