Question 1

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly.
If you need something to start the fire, I remember that a bundle of sticks were sitting next to the chimney yesterday.

Accepted Answer

The verb "were" is used incorrectly in the context of this sentence. When a collective noun (bundle) is considered as one unit it is treated as singular ("the bundle was sitting"), but when it is considered as a lot of individuals it is treated as plural ("the bundle are all oak").
something
This word is used correctly in this sentence.
sitting
This word is used correctly in this sentence.
next to
These words are used correctly in this sentence.

Question 2

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a subject?
When asked to fill out her schedule, the nurse requested Monday off.

Accepted Answer

Nurse is the subject. Every sentence must have a subject and a verb. If the verb Is an action verb - a verb that expresses an action, like laugh, jump, drive, or study - then the subject is the who or what that "does" the verb. If the verb is a linking verb - a verb that connects the subject to something that is said about the subject - then the subject is the who or what that is being described or explained. Some examples of linking verbs are: is, was, were, am, are, seem, become.
Monday is a direct object. A direct object is a person or thing that is receiving the action done by the verb. To identify a direct object, ask "who?" or "what?" after the verb.
Schedule is a noun but is not the subject of the sentence since it is the nurse that is performing the action in this sentence.
When is a conjunction that connects the independent clause "the nurse requested Monday off" with the dependent clause "asked to fill out her schedule."

Question 3

Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence.
The hospital board ___________ responsible for the hospital's day-to-day operations.

Accepted Answer

A subject must agree with its verb in number. This means both need to be singular or both need to be plural. The subject in this sentence (board) is a collective noun.
A collective noun is a noun that denotes a group of individuals (e.g. crowd, group, committee, team, pack) but almost always requires a singular verb.
The hospital board is responsible for the hospital's day-to-day operations.

Question 4

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly.
I couldn't take the check because I have forgotten my wallet at home.

Accepted Answer

The use of present perfect ("have forgotten") is not correct in this sentence. The present perfect is used to situate past events, or the consequences of past events, in relation to the present situations. In this sentence, we should use the past perfect ("had forgotten"), which is normally only used when one past event (either a specific action, or a continuous condition) has to be situated in a more distant past than another past event. 
take
This word is used correctly in this sentence.
because
This word is used correctly in this sentence.
at
This word is used correctly in this sentence.

Question 5

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence.
I′ve been _____ biology for over five years and my students never _____ the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Accepted Answer

Learn means "to receive knowledge"
Example: I learned how to tie a tie from YouTube videos.
Teach means "to give knowledge"
Example: I teach people how to tie a tie on my YouTube video.

Question 6

Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence.
The medicine that is responsible for curing a host of deadly diseases ___________ in dangerously low supply.

Accepted Answer

A subject must agree with its verb in number. This means both need to be singular or both need to be plural. The subject in this sentence (the medicine) is singular so we need a singular verb (is).
The trap here is that the subject (the medicine) is separated from the verb by a plural noun (diseases). To avoid this trap, simply find the subject and the verb and make sure they agree. Ignore everything else.
The medicine that is responsible for curing a host of deadly diseases is in dangerously low supply.

Question 7

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly.
One rarely finds a conssistent politician: they always change their stances to fit the majority.

Accepted Answer

The word "conssistent" is incorrectly spelled in this sentence. The correct spelling is "consistent."
rarely
This word is used correctly in this sentence.
their
This word is used correctly in this sentence.
stances
This word is used correctly in this sentence.

Question 8

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the dependent clause?
I invited Shirley to the party, but she couldn′t make it.

Accepted Answer

A clause is a group of words that has a subject and a predicate. An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and therefore cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
"I invited Shirley to the party" is an independent clause because it is a complete thought and could be a sentence on its own.
"but she couldn′t make it" is not a complete thought, so it cannot stand alone as a sentence, making it a dependent clause.

Question 9

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly.
I was so thirsty I went back to the kitchen to pour myself other glass of cold water.

Accepted Answer

The word "other" is incorrect in the context of this sentence and should be substituted by "another". Other must have a determiner before it when it comes in front of a singular countable noun. If the noun is indefinite (e.g. a restaurant, a list, an elephant), we use another.
was
This word is used correctly in this sentence.
back
This word is used correctly in this sentence.
pour myself
These words are used correctly in this sentence.

Question 10

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

This is the only grammatically correct sentence. Its is a third-person singular possessive pronoun, used to indicate that something belongs or relates to a thing, place, or animal that has just been mentioned or whose identity is known. 
Its been four years since I quit smoking.
Its is a third-person singular possessive pronoun, used to indicate that something belongs or relates to a thing, place, or animal that has just been mentioned or whose identity is known. In this sentence, it should be substituted by "it's", the contraction of it is or it has.
Germany is a rich country and it's GDP is the highest of the European Union.
It's is the contraction of it is or it has. In this sentence, it should be substituted by "its", a third-person singular possessive pronoun, used to indicate that something belongs or relates to a thing, place, or animal that has just been mentioned or whose identity is known.
Tell your uncle its time he comes visit: I can't remember the last time I saw him!
Its is a third-person singular possessive pronoun, used to indicate that something belongs or relates to a thing, place, or animal that has just been mentioned or whose identity is known. In this sentence, it should be substituted by "it's", the contraction of it is or it has.

Question 11

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct.
Theresa left her job in the city and moved back to Wyoming to _____ for her father after he became incapacitated.

Accepted Answer

In the context of this sentence, "care" is the only verb that makes this sentence correct because it's the only one that can be followed by the preposition "for".
Nurture
The verb "nurture" doesn't make this sentence correct because it can't be followed by the preposition "for".
Protect
The verb "protect" doesn't make this sentence correct because it can't be followed by the preposition "for".
Foster
The verb "foster" doesn't make this sentence correct because it can't be followed by the preposition "for".

Question 12

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct.
________ make you look older and more interesting; if I were you I would never wear contacts.

Accepted Answer

Eyeglasses is the only option that makes the sentence correct. Eyeglasses is both the singular and plural form of the word.
Eyeglass
This option is not correct. Eyeglasses is both the singular and plural form of the word.
The eyeglasses
This option is not correct. The use of "the" would imply the speaker is referring to a specific pair of eyeglasses.
The eyeglass
This option is not correct. Eyeglasses is both the singular and plural form of the word.

Question 13

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Run-on sentences are when two or more complete sentences are written as one sentence. Run-on sentences can be fixed by adding a dash (-), a semicolon (;), or a colon (:) between the two sentences. You could also add a coordinating conjunction with a comma (, but) or make them two separate sentences with a period (.)
He studied hard but she studied harder would have been correct if it were written he studied hard, but she studied harder.

Question 14

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a direct object?
Charlie forgot his green coat at the hospital.

Accepted Answer

A direct object is a person or thing that is receiving the action done by the verb. To identify a direct object, ask "who?" or "what?" after the verb. The verb in this sentence is forgot. What did he forget? He forgot his green coat.
Charlie is the subject. Every sentence must have a subject and a verb. If the verb Is an action verb - a verb expresses an action, like laugh, jump, drive, or study - then the subject is the who or what that "does" the verb. If the verb is a linking verb - a verb that connects the subject to something that is said about the subject - then the subject is the who or what that is being described or explained. Some examples of linking verbs are: is, was, were, am, are, seem, become.
Forgot his green coat includes a verb, so the phrase cannot be considered a direct object.
Hospital is the object of the preposition. The object of the preposition is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition. In this sentence, "at the hospital" is a prepositional phrase with "at" being the preposition, and "hospital" being the object of the preposition.

Question 15

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly.
The panel of experts want to review all the submitted projects before making a decision.

Accepted Answer

The verb "want" is used incorrectly in the context of this sentence. When a collective noun (panel) is considered as one unit it is treated as singular ("the panel wants to review"), but when it is considered as a lot of individuals it is treated as plural ("the panel are from three different countries").
panel
This word is used correctly in this sentence.
submitted
This word is used correctly in this sentence.
making
This word is used correctly in this sentence.

Question 16

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

The assistant waited patient while his boss answered some calls.
Patient is an adjective and in this sentence, it's modifying the verb "moved", which is incorrect. Adjectives can't modify verbs, adverbs do. In this case, "patient" should be substituted by "patiently."
The assistant did waited patiently while his boss answered some calls.
The auxiliary verbs do, does, and did can be followed by the bare infinitive in affirmative sentences to express emphasis. In this sentence, "did" is followed by the past perfect "waited", which is not correct, and should be substituted by the infinitive "wait."
The assistant did wait patiently while his boss answered some calls.
The auxiliary verbs do, does, and did can be followed by the bare infinitive in affirmative sentences to express emphasis, which is not needed in the context of this sentence.

Question 17

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly.
I can tell you haven't been eating a lot of fruit because the bunch of bananas I bought almost a week ago are rotting on the counter.

Accepted Answer

The use of the verb "are" is incorrect in this sentence. The subject of this verb is "the bunch of bananas", which is singular, so it needs a singular verb: "is."
a lot
These words are used correctly in this sentence.
almost
This word is used correctly in this sentence.
on
This word is used correctly in this sentence.

Question 18

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly.
His last movie, in which he portrays a FBI agent dealing with corruption, has been widely praised.

Accepted Answer

The word "a" is incorrect in this sentence. Even though the general rule is that an should be followed by a vowel (an apple) and a should be followed by a consonant (a car), it actually depends on how the word is pronounced and not on how it's written. Sometimes, vowels are pronounced as consonants (a European, a uniform), and sometimes consonants are pronounced as vowels (an hour, an heir).
his
This word is used correctly in this sentence.
which
This word is used correctly in this sentence.
dealing
This word is used correctly in this sentence.

Question 19

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

This sentence is grammatically correct. Either must be followed by a singular noun and verb.
Either Dad nor Jay will drive you to the station.
This sentence is incorrect. "Either… or …" is used to offer a choice between two possibilities. The word "either" is never followed by "nor."
Either of the language is hard to learn.
This sentence is incorrect. "Either of the" is always followed by a plural noun.
Either train go to Brooklyn
This sentence is incorrect. Both "either" and "either of" are followed by a singular verb.

Question 20

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct.
Martin ________ in the competition, but he will not get an outstanding rank.

Accepted Answer

Performed well is the only option that makes the sentence correct. Normally, the adverb well is used to modify verbs, while the adjective good is used to describe nouns.
Performed goodly
This option is not correct. Even though many adverbs can be formed by adding the suffix -ly to an adjective (quick → quickly), this is not the case for the adjective good, whose adverb equivalent is well. 
Performed good
This option is not correct. Normally, the adverb well is used to modify verbs, while the adjective good is used to describe nouns.
Performed perfect
This option is not correct. Perfect is an adjective, and adjectives are used to modify nouns, not verbs.

Exam 5: HESI-A2-Grammar

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. If you need something to start the fire, I remember that a bundle of sticks were sitting next to the chimney yesterday.

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a subject? When asked to fill out her schedule, the nurse requested Monday off.

Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. The hospital board ___________ responsible for the hospital's day-to-day operations.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. I couldn't take the check because I have forgotten my wallet at home.

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. I′ve been _ biology for over five years and my students never _ the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. The medicine that is responsible for curing a host of deadly diseases ___________ in dangerously low supply.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. One rarely finds a conssistent politician: they always change their stances to fit the majority.

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the dependent clause? I invited Shirley to the party, but she couldn′t make it.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. I was so thirsty I went back to the kitchen to pour myself other glass of cold water.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. Theresa left her job in the city and moved back to Wyoming to _____ for her father after he became incapacitated.

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. ________ make you look older and more interesting; if I were you I would never wear contacts.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a direct object? Charlie forgot his green coat at the hospital.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. The panel of experts want to review all the submitted projects before making a decision.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. I can tell you haven't been eating a lot of fruit because the bunch of bananas I bought almost a week ago are rotting on the counter.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. His last movie, in which he portrays a FBI agent dealing with corruption, has been widely praised.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. Martin ________ in the competition, but he will not get an outstanding rank.

Exam 5: HESI-A2-Grammar

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. If you need something to start the fire, I remember that a bundle of sticks were sitting next to the chimney yesterday.

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a subject? When asked to fill out her schedule, the nurse requested Monday off.

Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. The hospital board ___________ responsible for the hospital's day-to-day operations.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. I couldn't take the check because I have forgotten my wallet at home.

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. I′ve been _____ biology for over five years and my students never _____ the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. The medicine that is responsible for curing a host of deadly diseases ___________ in dangerously low supply.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. One rarely finds a conssistent politician: they always change their stances to fit the majority.

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the dependent clause? I invited Shirley to the party, but she couldn′t make it.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. I was so thirsty I went back to the kitchen to pour myself other glass of cold water.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. Theresa left her job in the city and moved back to Wyoming to _____ for her father after he became incapacitated.

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. ________ make you look older and more interesting; if I were you I would never wear contacts.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a direct object? Charlie forgot his green coat at the hospital.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. The panel of experts want to review all the submitted projects before making a decision.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. I can tell you haven't been eating a lot of fruit because the bunch of bananas I bought almost a week ago are rotting on the counter.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. His last movie, in which he portrays a FBI agent dealing with corruption, has been widely praised.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. Martin ________ in the competition, but he will not get an outstanding rank.

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. I′ve been _ biology for over five years and my students never _ the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.