Free HESI A2 Grammar practice for HESI A2 Grammar Version 1 (HESI A2). Answer 48 nursing exam-style questions with rationales, exam mode, and progress tracking
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
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Explanation:
Choice C, 'The patient was required to complete the Admission Form,' is the correct sentence without any grammatical errors. The subject-verb agreement is correct, and there are no issues with punctuation or prepositions. Choices A, B, and D contain grammatical errors or awkward phrasing that make them incorrect. Choice A is informal compared to the others. Choice B uses 'transfer' instead of 'transferred,' which is incorrect. Choice D uses 'have' instead of 'has,' leading to an incorrect subject-verb agreement.
Select the sentence that is grammatically correct.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'He did well on his diet.' In this context, 'did well' is the correct usage for describing performance. The use of 'done' in choices B and C is incorrect as 'done' is a past participle and not suitable for this sentence structure. Also, 'well' is the adverb that describes how something is done correctly, whereas 'good' is an adjective that describes a noun. Therefore, 'He did well on his diet' is the only grammatically correct sentence among the options provided.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly : The man's heart attack scared him badly, and he decided having a regular check-up from then on.
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Explanation:
The word "having" in the original sentence is grammatically incorrect. After the verb "decided," the correct structure requires the infinitive form of the verb, which is "to have." Therefore, the phrase should read "decided to have a regular check-up." This structure clearly indicates the man's choice to start a new action. Additionally, the phrase "from then on" effectively emphasizes the beginning of this new habit of regular check-ups, reinforcing the need for the infinitive form. Thus, option A is the most appropriate and grammatically correct choice.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: The dog began to scratch behind the ear.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, 'dog' is a singular subject, so the correct reflexive pronoun to use is 'itself' to refer back to the dog. The word 'itself' is the appropriate choice to make the sentence grammatically correct by indicating that the dog is scratching behind its own ear.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly. The patient's voice was a little hoarse, and he complained of a sore throat, so the doctor prescribed a lozenge.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is A. 'Horse' should be 'hoarse' in the sentence. 'Hoarse' describes the quality of the patient's voice, indicating a rough or harsh sound. On the other hand, 'horse' refers to the animal. Therefore, 'hoarse' is the correct term to use in this context. The sentence is discussing the patient's voice being rough, not an animal, so 'hoarse' is the appropriate choice.
Choose the word that correctly replaces the quoted word in the sentence: 'We didn't know which picture was "Patricia's.'
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Explanation:
In this sentence, 'Patricia's' is indicating possession, so the appropriate word to replace it is 'hers,' which is a possessive pronoun that does not require an apostrophe. 'Hors' and 'cours' are unrelated to the context and therefore incorrect choices. 'Her's' is grammatically incorrect as possessive pronouns like 'hers' do not use an apostrophe to show possession.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: San Francisco is one of many cities in the world which have recently been hit by earthquakes.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'A.' In this sentence, 'San Francisco,' a singular noun, is the subject. Therefore, the singular verb 'has' should be used instead of 'have.' The phrase 'cities in the world' is a modifying phrase and does not affect the subject-verb agreement between 'San Francisco' and 'has.' Therefore, the use of 'has' is correct, and the error lies in the verb agreement with the singular subject.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
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Explanation:
Choice A is the correct answer. The sentence 'Pizza is better than hotdogs' is grammatically correct. It uses 'than' appropriately to compare pizza and hotdogs. Choice B is incorrect as it should use 'than' to compare dogs and cats instead of 'then.' Choice C is also incorrect because it incorrectly uses 'then' instead of 'than' for comparison. Choice D is incorrect and incomplete as it lacks a proper comparison after 'then.' Therefore, the correct choice is A.
In which sentence is 'snake' used as a verb?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is B. In this sentence, 'snake' is used as a verb to describe the spy's stealthy movement onto the train. The other choices use 'snake' as a noun (referring to a reptile or a tool) or as an adjective to describe behavior. Only in choice B is 'snake' used as a verb, indicating a sinuous and secretive movement.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'The client's hospital stay was prolonged, ____ a superinfection.'
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Explanation:
Choice C is correct: 'due to' is the appropriate phrase to indicate the reason for the prolonged hospital stay, making the sentence grammatically correct. The phrase 'due to' is commonly used to establish a cause-and-effect relationship. Choice A is incorrect: 'do to' is a misspelling and not suitable in this context. Choice B is incorrect: While 'because' could be used, it does not maintain the parallel structure that 'due to' provides in this sentence. Choice D is incorrect: 'instead of' does not logically connect the sentence parts and results in a grammatically incorrect statement.
Place these lines for an address in the correct order.
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Explanation:
The correct order for a standard address is as follows: the recipient's name, street address, apartment or suite number (if applicable), city, state, and ZIP code. In this case: A) Mr. John Ryan - This is the name of the recipient and should come first. B) 1600 Pennsylvania Ave - This line provides the street address and follows the recipient's name. D) 2003 - This represents the apartment or suite number, which is typically placed after the street address. C) Washington, DC - Finally, the city and state should come last. Thus, the correct order is A, B, D, C (Mr. John Ryan, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, 2003, Washington, DC), which follows the conventional structure of an address. Options B, C, and D do not correctly adhere to this standard format.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is C. 'Continuously' means without interruption, fitting the context of the disc rotating. In contrast, 'continually' suggests something happening repeatedly but with breaks, which does not align with the continuous rotation of the disc.
Select the correct word(s) to make the sentence grammatically correct: When watching a movie with my wife, she sometimes will ____ her head down in my lap and fall asleep.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'lie.' In this context, 'lie' means to recline or rest in a horizontal position. 'Lay' requires an object (e.g., lay something down). 'Set' and 'sit' do not fit the context of reclining or resting. When choosing between 'lie' and 'lay,' remember that 'lie' is used for reclining or resting, while 'lay' is transitive and requires an object. Therefore, in this sentence, the correct word is 'lie,' as it describes the action of reclining her head down in a resting position.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is D because it correctly uses a comma before the conjunction 'and' to connect two independent clauses. This follows the rule of using a comma before a coordinating conjunction when combining two independent clauses. Option A is also a valid sentence, but it combines the two actions into one independent clause without a conjunction. Options B and C lack the correct punctuation or structure for joining two independent clauses. Therefore, option D is the only choice that punctuates the sentence correctly by correctly connecting two independent clauses with a comma and the coordinating conjunction 'and.'
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: 'The party was scheduled to last ____ five to seven.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is B. 'From' is the appropriate preposition to indicate the starting point of the time range during which the party is scheduled to last. In this context, 'from' is used to show the beginning time of the party, which is 5 o'clock. Therefore, the sentence should read as 'The party was scheduled to last from five to seven.'
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: 'He had already finished studying at a university when he was called to join the army.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'D - An.' The article 'an' should be used before the word 'university' as it starts with a vowel sound. In this sentence, 'a university' would be incorrect. The sentence should correctly read as, 'He had already finished studying at a university when he was called to join the army.'
What word is used incorrectly in the sentence? 'The team want to go to the next game early for tryouts.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is C. 'Want' is incorrect because 'team' is a collective noun that takes a singular verb form. In this case, 'team' is the subject of the sentence, so the singular verb 'wants' should be used to maintain subject-verb agreement. Therefore, the sentence should read as 'The team wants to go to the next game early for tryouts.'
Which sentence uses the verb correctly?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is C. In this sentence, 'lay' is correctly used in the past tense to indicate the cousin reclined on the hay bale. The other options misuse 'lay' and 'laid,' leading to incorrect verb usage. 'Lay' is the past tense of 'lie,' which means to recline, while 'laid' is the past tense of 'lay,' which means to put or place something down.
Select the word that fits in the sentence correctly: 'The student had a great deal of trouble ____ with the teacher.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is D, 'communicating.' In this sentence, 'trouble' requires a verb form, and 'communicating' is the gerund form of the verb that correctly completes the sentence. The other options, 'communicate,' 'community,' and 'communication,' do not fit grammatically.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: 'After the policeman had run for several miles, he finally caught up with the man who had stolen the purse.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is C. 'Had run' is the correct past participle form of 'run' in this sentence. The past tense of 'run' is 'ran.' Therefore, 'had run' is the appropriate form to use in this context. The other options are used correctly in the sentence.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: 'She chose too pretty pins to wear on her dress.'
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Explanation:
The word "too" in the original sentence is used incorrectly. In this context, "too" means excessively, which does not align with the intended meaning of the sentence. The correct word should be "two," indicating the quantity of pins chosen. The sentence should read, "She chose two pretty pins to wear on her dress," clearly conveying that she selected a specific number of pins. Using "too" alters the meaning, suggesting that the pins are excessively pretty, which is not the intended message.
Which sentence uses the verb correctly?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is D. 'Neither Jenson nor his brothers were expected to win' uses the plural verb 'were' correctly with a compound subject. In choices A, B, and C, the subject-verb agreement is incorrect. 'Nobody,' 'Each,' and 'Everybody' are singular subjects and should be paired with singular verbs 'has,' 'looks,' and 'was,' respectively. Therefore, choice D is the only sentence that uses the verb correctly based on subject-verb agreement rules.
Which sentence uses the verb correctly?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is A. 'Drank' is the correct past tense of 'drink.' In sentence A, 'Sarah drank the chocolate milkshake,' the verb is used correctly in the past tense. Choices B and D incorrectly use 'drunk,' which is the past participle form of 'drink,' instead of the past tense 'drank.' Choice C incorrectly uses 'drinks,' which is the present tense form. It's important to use the appropriate verb form to ensure grammatical accuracy and clarity in writing.
Select the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence: 'If they ____ that the weather was going to be bad, they wouldn't have gone to the beach.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is A, 'had known,' as it correctly uses the past perfect tense, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. In this conditional sentence type 3, the past perfect 'had known' is used to show that knowing about the bad weather should have happened before going to the beach. The other options, 'were knowing,' 'knew,' and 'known,' do not fit the required grammatical structure for this sentence. 'Were knowing' is incorrect because it doesn't convey the required sequence of events in the past. 'Knew' is incorrect as it doesn't show the past perfect tense required for this conditional sentence. 'Known' is incorrect as it is the past participle form without an auxiliary verb, making it grammatically incorrect for this sentence.
Which sentence uses the verb correctly?
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Explanation:
In this question, we are looking for the sentence that correctly uses a verb. The correct answer is D: 'I wore a white shirt and dark jeans to show my goat at the country fair.' 'Wore' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'wear' in this context. Choice A has the incorrect past tense 'seen' instead of 'saw.' Choice B has the incorrect past tense 'sung' instead of 'sang.' Choice C correctly uses the verb 'ran.' Therefore, option D is the only sentence that uses the verb correctly.
What sentence should replace the following incorrect sentence? 'This door to remain unlocked when occupied.'
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Explanation:
The original sentence 'This door to remain unlocked when occupied.' is the correct way to indicate that the door should be unlocked when occupied. The sentence is written in a passive voice to convey the instruction clearly and concisely, making it the correct choice without the need for any replacement.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'A synonym is a word ____ a meaning similar to another word.'
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Explanation:
In the given sentence, the correct phrase should be 'Having' as it correctly completes the sentence structure. 'A synonym is a word having a meaning similar to another word.' This choice maintains the correct subject-verb agreement and conveys the intended meaning of the sentence. 'Having' is the present participle form of the verb 'have,' which is used to show possession or relationship, making it the appropriate choice in this context.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is A. 'The woman who made the cake is waiting for her payment.' is grammatically correct. In choice B, 'whom' should be replaced with 'who' as it is the subject of the sentence. Choice C should use 'who' instead of 'whom' since 'who' is the subject of the verb 'will take.' In choice D, 'choose' should be used instead of 'chose' to maintain subject-verb agreement in the future tense.
Which sentence uses 'snake' as a verb?
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Explanation:
Choice A is correct as it uses 'snake' as a verb, indicating the action of moving in a winding or stealthy manner. In contrast, Choices B, C, and D use 'snake' as a noun in different contexts: Choice B as an adjective, Choice C as a tool, and Choice D as a descriptive term for a reptile. Therefore, only Choice A fits the criteria of using 'snake' as a verb.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is B. 'Elle advised me to go to the dance with Rachel instead of Jen.' is grammatically correct. In this sentence, 'advised' is used correctly as a verb. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect in their usage of 'advice' and 'advise'. Choice A uses 'advise' as a verb when it should be 'advice'. Choice C uses 'advice' as a verb when it should be 'advise'. Choice D uses 'advise' as a verb when it should be 'advice'. Therefore, option B is the only grammatically correct sentence among the choices.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: The charge nurse overheard the nursing assistant discussing the private details of a client's medical condition with a personal friend in the hospital cafeteria.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'D - Personal.' In this context, 'personal' is the correct term to describe a friend who is not related to work or the hospital environment. It is important to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in healthcare settings. Discussing private client details with personal acquaintances is a violation of confidentiality. This situation should be addressed to ensure compliance with ethical standards and protect the client's privacy.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: 'The teacher let the students know that they would have 1 hour to complete the test.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is D. 'To know' is incorrectly used here; it should be 'know' without the preposition 'to.' The verb 'let' is followed by the base form of the verb, not the infinitive form. Therefore, the sentence should read, 'The teacher let the students know that they would have 1 hour to complete the test.'
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is B because 'consequently' is correctly used after a semicolon to connect two independent clauses. In this case, the first clause 'We lost the game' and the second clause 'we fell out of the top ten ranking' are both complete sentences. The semicolon is used to join closely related ideas. Options A, C, and D misuse transitional words. Transitional words such as 'unfortunately,' 'therefore,' and 'however' require a semicolon or a period before them when used to connect independent clauses in a sentence. Therefore, option B is the only choice that demonstrates proper use of a semicolon with the transitional word 'consequently.'
Which word is used incorrectly? The mail carrier's job is to put envelope's in every mailbox on the block.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is C. 'Envelopes' is the correct term to refer to multiple items without implying possession. Using 'envelope's' implies ownership, which is not the intended meaning in this context. Therefore, 'envelopes' is the correct word to use in this sentence to indicate that the mail carrier puts multiple envelopes in each mailbox on the block.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'The student was very proud of ____ when he aced the test.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is D, 'himself.' In this sentence, 'himself' is the reflexive pronoun that correctly completes the sentence. Reflexive pronouns like 'himself' are used when the subject and object of a sentence refer to the same person or thing. Therefore, the sentence should be: 'The student was very proud of himself when he aced the test.'
Which word is used incorrectly? 'The procedure for giving injections were explained thoroughly to the student nurses.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is D. It should be 'was' instead of 'were,' as 'procedure' is singular. When referring to a singular noun like 'procedure,' the verb should also be singular. In this case, the correct verb form is 'was' to match the singular noun 'procedure.' Therefore, the sentence should read, 'The procedure for giving injections was explained thoroughly to the student nurses.'
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is C. In this sentence, 'badly' is the correct adverb to modify the verb 'performed,' describing how Mona did during dance class. Choices A, B, and D incorrectly use 'bad' instead of 'badly' as an adverb. 'Badly' is the appropriate adverb form to describe the manner in which an action is carried out, while 'bad' is an adjective used to describe a noun. Therefore, in this context, 'performed badly' is the grammatically correct usage.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: The nurse told the patient, 'This shot will make you feel ____.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is A. 'Better' is the correct term to indicate an improvement in the patient's condition. The other choices, 'more sleep' and 'sleepily,' do not fit the context of the sentence. 'More better' is also grammatically incorrect as 'better' already indicates improvement without the need for 'more.' Therefore, 'better' is the appropriate word to use in this sentence.
Select the grammatically correct sentence.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is A. This sentence is grammatically correct as 'their' is used correctly to show possession by the students. In option B, there is a homophone error ('their' should be 'there'). Choice C contains a contraction error ('their' should be 'they're'). Option D includes a spelling error ('their' should be 'there'). Therefore, option A is the only sentence that is grammatically accurate.
Which sentence uses the verb correctly?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is B. In this sentence, "ate" is the correct past tense form of the verb "eat," indicating that the action of eating the stromboli, bucket of fries, and elephant ear occurred in the past. Option A is incorrect because "eat" should be "ate" to reflect the past tense. Option C is incorrect because "eats" should be "is eating" to indicate the present continuous tense. Option D is incorrect because "has ate" should be "has eaten" to use the present perfect tense correctly.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: 'Long before his death, Pablo Picasso had became one of the most important artists in history.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is A. It should be 'had become' instead of 'had became,' as 'become' is the correct past participle form. The sentence is in the past perfect tense, and 'had become' is the correct usage in this context. 'Long before' is used correctly to indicate a point in time before an event occurred. 'In' is correctly used to show the position or status of Picasso as one of the most important artists. 'The most' is correctly used to emphasize Picasso's significance among all artists in history.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: 'Her mother asked her what would she do after she graduated from college.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is C. The phrase should be structured as 'what she would do' instead of 'what would she do.' In English, when forming questions or indirect questions, the subject and the auxiliary verb are inverted. Therefore, the correct order in this sentence is 'what she would do.' This maintains the correct word order for questions and indirect questions in English.
What is the correct contraction for 'it is'?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is C, 'it's.' This contraction combines 'it' and 'is' to form a shortened version of 'it is.' 'its' is a possessive form, 'isn't' is a contraction for 'is not,' and 'No contraction used' is not applicable in this context. Remember, 'it's' with an apostrophe is the correct contraction for 'it is.'
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is D. 'They're' is the contraction for 'they are,' which correctly describes the books as being related to grammar and mathematics. This sentence maintains subject-verb agreement and conveys a clear and grammatically correct statement about the books being related to specific subjects.
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly: 'It seem like the sun never shines on Saturday.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is A. The verb should be 'seems' instead of 'seem' to agree with the singular subject 'It.' 'Seem' is the plural form of the verb, while 'seems' is the singular form. In this sentence, 'It' is a singular subject, so the verb 'seems' should also be singular to maintain subject-verb agreement.
Which sentence uses the verb correctly?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is A. 'Has driven' is the correct past participle form in this context. In choice B, 'has gone' should be used instead of 'gone.' For choice C, 'has rung' is the correct form. In choice D, 'has become' is the appropriate verb form. Therefore, the sentence in choice A is the only one that uses the verb correctly in the past participle form.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'The blue whale is the largest animal in the world.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is B. 'In' is the appropriate preposition to use in this context. The sentence is stating that the blue whale holds the distinction of being the largest animal when compared to all other animals within the world.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: 'When you add sugar to it, your cup of coffee becomes not only sweet but also fattening.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is C. The phrase should read 'not only sweet but also fattening' to properly connect the two ideas. 'Also' should be used in conjunction with 'but' to show the contrast between the sweetening and fattening effects of adding sugar to coffee.
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