Free HESI A2 Grammar practice for HESI A2 Grammar Version 2 (HESI A2). Answer 49 nursing exam-style questions with rationales, exam mode, and progress tracking
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is B. In this sentence, the subject pronoun should be 'He' rather than 'Him,' 'Himself,' or 'His.' 'He' is the correct subject pronoun to use when referring to the subject in this context, making the sentence grammatically correct. When referring to the subject along with another person, 'He' is the appropriate subject pronoun to use, as it is the subjective pronoun for the third-person singular masculine gender. Therefore, 'He and my brother were at the concert last night' is the grammatically correct sentence.
Who are the very ancient people?
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Explanation:
When referring to a group of people in a general sense, we do not use the plural form. The correct term is 'Chinese' without the article 'The'. Therefore, 'The Chinese' is the most appropriate choice to refer to the ancient people. In this context, 'The Chinese' is the correct answer as it correctly identifies the ancient people without unnecessary pluralization or incorrect forms like 'Chineses'. It is essential to maintain grammatical correctness and appropriate use of terms when referring to specific groups of people.
Which word is NOT CORRECTLY USED in the sentence? "Confidentiality be observed at all times when handling sensitive information."
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Explanation:
The correct answer is A. The sentence should read, 'Confidentiality should be observed at all times,' to ensure proper grammar. 'Be observed' is incorrect as it lacks the modal auxiliary verb 'should' for the sentence to be grammatically correct. The other choices are correctly used in the sentence.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: The development committee ___ a bargain with the city planners.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'C: struck.' In this sentence, the correct verb form to use is 'struck,' which is the past tense of 'strike.' Therefore, the sentence should read: 'The development committee struck a bargain with the city planners.'
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: A child is not yet old enough to know what is healthy for ________.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, 'him or her' is the correct choice as it is a gender-neutral option that can be used to refer to a child without specifying a gender. Using 'them' is incorrect as it is a plural pronoun and does not agree with the singular subject 'a child'. 'It' is not appropriate to refer to a child in this context as it can be dehumanizing. 'She or he' is not as inclusive as 'him or her' when referring to a child of unspecified gender.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: After completing the intense surgery, Dr. Capra needed a long _______.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, the correct word to use is 'break.' A 'break' refers to a period of rest or time away from work, which is suitable after completing intense surgery. It is a common collocation to say someone needs a 'break' after a physically or mentally taxing activity. 'Brake' is a device for slowing or stopping motion, 'brink' refers to the edge or border of something, and 'broke' is the past tense of 'break' and does not fit the context of the sentence.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The other day, Stan began reviewing his class notes in preparation for the final exam.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'began.' In this sentence, the verb should be in the past tense to indicate that Stan started reviewing his notes. 'Began' is the past tense form of 'begin,' making it the most appropriate choice to complete the sentence both grammatically and contextually.
Select the word that correctly completes the following sentence: The intern was surprised by the amount of pain he was in after his first day of work.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, the word that best fits is 'amount,' as it refers to the quantity or level of pain the intern experienced. 'Frequency' and 'number' do not convey the intended meaning in the context of pain, and 'amplitude' is more commonly used in physics or sound-related contexts. Therefore, the correct answer is 'amount.'
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Sometimes, the condition ___ with an unusual symptom-vertigo.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'B: presents.' In this sentence, the word 'presents' is the correct form of the verb to use with 'the condition.' 'Presense,' 'present,' and 'prescience' are incorrect in the context of the sentence. 'Presense' is a misspelling, 'present' is a noun, and 'prescience' means foresight, which does not fit the sentence. Therefore, 'presents' is the only grammatically correct choice that makes the sentence accurate.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. Sharon felt _______ about how her speech had gone.
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Explanation:
The correct word to fill in the blank in the sentence 'Sharon felt _______ about how her speech had gone' is 'good.' In this context, 'good' is used to describe Sharon's feelings about her speech. 'Well' is an adverb that describes how an action is done, not a feeling. 'Finely' means in a delicate or subtle way, which is not appropriate here as it does not convey Sharon's emotions. 'Happily' refers to feeling joy or pleasure, which does not accurately capture how Sharon felt about her speech in this context.
Which word in the following sentence is a noun? The bird flew across the blue sky.
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Explanation:
A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In the sentence 'The bird flew across the blue sky,' 'bird' is the only word that fits this definition and is a noun. 'Across' is a preposition, 'flew' is a verb, and 'blue' is an adjective. Therefore, the correct answer is 'bird,' as it is the only word in the sentence that functions as a noun.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: The development committee struck a bargain with the city planners.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'C: struck.' The sentence should read: 'The development committee struck a bargain with the city planners.' 'Struck' is the past tense of 'strike,' which is the appropriate verb to use in this context to indicate that the development committee successfully negotiated or made a deal.
Which word in the following sentence is a conjunction? The little girl wanted a cookie, but she didn't take one.
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Explanation:
In the sentence provided, the word 'but' is a conjunction. A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. In this case, 'but' connects the two independent clauses 'The little girl wanted a cookie' and 'she didn't take one.' This conjunction shows the contrast between the girl's desire for a cookie and her decision not to take one.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: Theo was in great shape; he ___ all the way back to the pier.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, the correct past tense form of the verb 'swim' is 'swam.' 'Swimmed' (Choice B) is not a valid past tense form of the verb. 'Swum' (Choice C) is the past participle form of 'swim' and does not fit in this context. 'Swim' (Choice D) is the base form of the verb and does not convey the past action correctly. Therefore, the correct choice is 'swam,' indicating that Theo already completed the action of swimming back to the pier in the past.
Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the subject? The nurses went to the conference room.
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Explanation:
In a sentence, the subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb. The subject is typically the entity that the sentence is about or that performs the main action. In this sentence, 'nurses' is the subject as they are the ones performing the action of going to the conference room. 'Nurses' is a plural noun that acts as the subject, making choice D the correct answer.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The student sang well, but she danced ________.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, 'badly' is the correct choice as it is an adverb that describes the verb 'danced.' Adverbs modify verbs, and in this context, 'badly' is used to describe how she danced, not the quality of her dancing skills. Therefore, the correct word to use in the sentence is 'badly.'
Select the word that correctly completes the following sentence: The intern was surprised by the ______ of pain he was in after his first day of work.
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Explanation:
In this context, the word 'amount' is the most appropriate choice to describe the level or quantity of pain the intern was experiencing after his first day of work. 'Frequency' and 'number' do not convey the intended meaning, while 'amplitude' refers more to the magnitude of a wave or vibration, making it less suitable in this context.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: The college ___ he chose is in New York.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, 'that' is the most appropriate word to use to refer to the college. 'Which' is used for things, 'who' is used for people, and 'what' is used for general objects or concepts. Therefore, 'that' is the correct choice to complete the sentence.
Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. The nurses, except for Henry, ____________.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is C, 'are waiting.' In this sentence, the subject 'nurses' is plural, so the verb should also be plural. 'Are waiting' is the correct form to match the plural subject 'nurses.' The sentence should read, 'The nurses, except for Henry, are waiting.'
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: The child's fever was too high for him to lie comfortably in bed.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'C: too.' In this sentence, 'too' is the appropriate word to indicate an excessive level of fever that prevented the child from lying comfortably in bed. The sentence structure requires 'too high' to convey that the fever was at a level that was beyond what was comfortable for the child.
Identify the noun in the following sentence: The bird flew across the blue sky.
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Explanation:
In the sentence 'The bird flew across the blue sky,' the word 'bird' is a noun. A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this sentence, 'bird' is naming a living creature, which fits the definition of a noun. Therefore, 'bird' is the correct answer choice. It's important to recognize that nouns are typically used to name people, animals, places, things, or ideas. In this sentence, 'bird' clearly represents a living creature, making it the most suitable noun choice among the options provided.
Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. The student thought the second test was................. than the first test.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'harder.' When making comparisons, the comparative form should be used, which in this case is 'harder.' 'More hard' (choice B) is incorrect as 'hard' is already in its comparative form. 'Hardest' (choice C) and 'most hardest' (choice D) both use the superlative form, which is not appropriate for a comparison between two items. Therefore, in this context, 'harder' is the correct choice to show a comparison between the two tests, indicating that the second test was more challenging than the first one.
What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? The boy watched the lights in the house go off.
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Explanation:
In the sentence, 'The boy' is the subject performing the action of watching the lights go off. Therefore, the correct substitute should be a subject pronoun. 'He' is the appropriate pronoun to replace 'The boy.' 'Him' and 'his' are object pronouns and possessive adjectives, respectively, and would not be suitable for this context. 'They' is a plural pronoun and does not match the singular subject 'The boy.' Thus, 'he' is the correct word to use in place of 'The boy' in this sentence.
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. _______ thought the movie was very good.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'B: we.' In this sentence, the subject pronoun 'we' is needed to complete the sentence grammatically. 'We' is the subject pronoun that agrees with the verb 'thought' in the sentence. Therefore, the correct choice is 'we.' 'Us,' 'them,' and 'ourselves' are not suitable options for the subject of the sentence and do not fit grammatically in this context.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: He was __________ by her kind words.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, 'He was affected by her kind words' is the correct usage. 'Affected' is the past tense of the verb 'affect,' which means to influence or produce an effect upon. Therefore, the correct word choice here is 'affected' to convey that her kind words had an impact on him.
Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. The student thought the second test was __________ than the first test.
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Explanation:
In the sentence, a comparative form is required to compare the difficulty level of the second test with the first test. 'Harder' is the correct comparative form of 'hard' to use in this context. 'More hard' (choice B) is incorrect as 'hard' is an irregular adjective that forms its comparative with 'harder.' Choices C and D, 'hardest' and 'most hardest,' are in the superlative form which is not suitable for this comparison.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: The hospital is located at the top ______ the hill.
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Explanation:
The preposition 'of' is the correct choice in this sentence. When referring to a location, 'at the top of the hill' is the appropriate phrase to indicate the hospital's position relative to the hill. 'Off,' 'in,' and 'on' do not convey the correct spatial relationship in this context. Choosing 'of' helps maintain the proper prepositional phrase structure, clarifying the hospital's precise location at the peak of the hill.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: He was _______ by her kind words.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, 'affected' is the correct choice. 'Affect' is a verb meaning to produce a change or influence something. 'Effect' is a noun meaning a change that is the result of an action or cause. 'Effected' is the past tense of 'effect' used as a verb, meaning to bring about or accomplish. In this context, the sentence requires a verb to show that he was influenced or impacted by her kind words, making 'affected' the appropriate word choice.
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Why did we try so hard?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'D' - 'have to'. The sentence 'Why did we have to try so hard?' is grammatically correct as it uses the past tense 'have to' to express a necessity or obligation in the past. 'Has to', 'Haven't', and 'had to' would not fit the sentence structure or convey the intended meaning of questioning the necessity of trying hard.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The other day, Stan ______ reviewing his class notes in preparation for the final exam.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb needs to be in the past tense to indicate that Stan was already in the process of reviewing his class notes. 'Began' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'begin.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'began.' It shows that Stan started reviewing his notes in the past, which aligns with the context of the sentence.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. Sharon felt _____ about how her speech had gone.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, the word 'good' should be used to describe how Sharon felt about her speech. 'Good' is the correct term to convey a positive feeling in this context. When describing feelings, 'good' is the appropriate choice over 'well,' which is an adverb. 'Finely' is not commonly used in this context and does not fit the intended meaning. 'Happily' does not accurately describe Sharon's feelings about her speech performance; it refers more to an emotional state rather than a judgment of how the speech went.
What word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Whoever wrote the letter forgot to sign his or her name.
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Explanation:
The word 'their' is used incorrectly in the sentence. 'Their' is a plural pronoun, but in this context, a singular pronoun like 'his or her' should be used to agree with the singular noun 'name'. Using 'his or her' ensures grammatical correctness and clarity in the sentence.
Which word in the following sentence is the subject? The nurses went to the conference room.
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Explanation:
In a sentence, the subject is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'nurses' is the subject as they are the ones performing the action of going to the conference room. The other choices, 'conference', 'went to', and 'room' do not act as the subject because they do not perform the action of the verb.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The student sang well, but she danced...
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Explanation:
In this sentence, 'badly' is the correct adverb to describe how the student danced. Adverbs modify verbs, in this case, 'danced,' so 'badly' is the appropriate word choice here. It indicates the manner in which the student danced, not the quality of her dancing.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: The college ______ he chose is in New York.
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Explanation:
In the sentence provided, 'that' is the most suitable word to fill in the blank. When referring to a non-human entity, 'that' is the appropriate relative pronoun to use. 'Which' is used for things or animals, 'who' for people, and 'what' to inquire about something. Therefore, 'that' is the correct choice in this context. The use of 'that' makes the sentence grammatically correct and maintains the appropriate relative pronoun for referring to a college, which is an institution.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The dog wagged its tail when the food dish was filled.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, 'its' is the correct choice to show possession. 'The dog wagged its tail' indicates that the tail belongs to the dog. 'The' (Choice A) is a definite article, 'one's' (Choice B) is possessive but not appropriate in this context, and 'it's' (Choice D) is a contraction meaning 'it is' or 'it has,' which is incorrect here. Therefore, 'its' is the most suitable word to complete the sentence.
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct: _______ thought the movie was very good.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'we.' The sentence should read 'We thought the movie was very good.' 'We' is the subject pronoun that agrees with the verb 'thought' in this sentence, providing the correct subject-verb agreement.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: The hospital is located at the top ________ the hill.
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Explanation:
In this context, the correct preposition to use is 'of.' When referring to a location at the top of a hill, 'of' is the appropriate preposition to indicate the relationship between the hospital and the hill. The preposition 'of' shows a connection or possession between the hospital and the hill. Therefore, the correct choice is 'of.'
Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct: Is the new student coming out to lunch with?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'Us.' The sentence should read, 'Is the new student coming out to lunch with us?' In this sentence, 'us' is the correct pronoun to use as it functions as the object of the preposition 'with.' The pronoun 'us' is required to complete the sentence and make it grammatically correct.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: ........... picking up groceries one of the things you are supposed to do?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'A: is.' In this sentence, the subject is 'picking up groceries,' which is singular. Therefore, the verb 'is' should agree with the singular subject. The correct structure is 'Is picking up groceries one of the things you are supposed to do?'
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. These days, you can't avoid learning how to use a computer.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'avoid.' The original sentence is grammatically incorrect due to the improper use of the verb 'learning.' The correct structure should be 'These days, you can't avoid learning how to use a computer.' In this context, 'avoid' fits best as it conveys the idea of not being able to escape or prevent learning how to use a computer.
Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? The climate here is inappropriate for snow sports such as skiing.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'B' - 'here' should be 'here' in the sentence provided. 'Hear' refers to the act of perceiving sounds, while 'here' indicates a specific location. The sentence is discussing the climate in a particular place, not the act of hearing, making 'here' the incorrectly spelled word in this context.
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Our screaming took the shopkeeper by surprise.
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Explanation:
In the given sentence, 'Our' is the correct possessive pronoun to use. The sentence implies that the screaming, which belongs to 'us,' surprised the shopkeeper. Therefore, 'Our' is the appropriate choice to maintain grammatical correctness and coherence in this context.
Which word is not used correctly in the context of the following sentence? "There is no real distinction among the two treatment protocols recommended online."
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Explanation:
The correct answer is B: 'among.' The preposition 'among' is used when referring to three or more items, while 'between' should be used when comparing two items. In this sentence, 'between' would be the appropriate choice to show the comparison between the two treatment protocols. The other words ('real,' 'protocols,' 'online') are used correctly in the sentence.
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Why did we ........... try so hard?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'D: have to.' The sentence is in the past tense ('did'), so the correct phrase should also be in the past. 'Have to' is the past form of 'have to,' making the sentence grammatically correct: 'Why did we have to try so hard?' This construction indicates a necessity or obligation in the past.
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Tracey wore her hair in a French braid, which was the style at the time.
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Explanation:
In the sentence, the word 'which' correctly introduces a defining clause specifying that the French braid was the style at the time. 'Which' is commonly used to provide additional information about a noun. In this context, 'which' indicates that the French braid was the specific style being referred to at that time. Therefore, the correct answer is 'D - which'.
Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Working.............the mission of the entire committee.
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Explanation:
The correct phrase to complete the sentence is 'toward peace was,' making the sentence read as 'Working toward peace was the mission of the entire committee.' This choice maintains subject-verb agreement and is the most appropriate in the context of the sentence. 'To peace is' (Choice A) does not provide the correct verb tense, 'to peace was' (Choice C) shifts the verb tense incorrectly, and 'toward peace am' (Choice D) does not agree with the subject 'Working.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'B: toward peace was.'
Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence: The patient wanted to...........down on the bed, but first she had to.........her tray of food on the table.
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Explanation:
In the sentence, 'lie' is the correct word for the patient expressing the desire to position herself on the bed, and 'lay' is the correct word for placing the tray of food on the table. The verb 'lie' does not require an object, as it is an intransitive verb, making it the suitable choice for the first blank. On the other hand, the verb 'lay' is a transitive verb that requires an object (the tray), which makes it the suitable choice for the second blank. Therefore, the correct words for the blanks are 'lie, lay,' making choice A the correct answer.
Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Janet called her _______ run after a squirrel.
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Explanation:
The correct phrase to complete the sentence is 'Janet called her dog, who had run after a squirrel.' In this case, 'who' is used to refer to the dog, which is a living being. The relative pronoun 'who' is appropriate here instead of 'that' because 'who' is commonly used to refer to people or animals with names. This construction maintains correct grammar and coherence in the sentence by providing additional information about the dog's action.
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