Free HESI A2 Grammar practice for HESI A2 Grammar Version 3 (HESI A2). Answer 49 nursing exam-style questions with rationales, exam mode, and progress tracking
Which word from the following sentence is a noun? The bird flew across the blue sky.
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Explanation:
In the sentence provided, a noun is a word used to represent a person, place, thing, or idea. The word 'bird' in the sentence refers to a thing, making it a noun. 'Across' is a preposition, 'flew' is a verb, and 'blue' is an adjective. Therefore, the correct answer is C, 'bird,' as it is a noun representing a thing.
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:
The correct answer is 'break.' In this context, 'break' is the correct word to use after intense surgery, as it refers to a period of rest or interruption. 'Brake' refers to a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, 'brink' means the edge or margin of something, and 'broke' is the past tense of 'break.' Therefore, the most appropriate choice is 'break' to indicate the need for rest after completing the surgery.
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:
The correct answer is B, 'but.' A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. In this case, 'but' is connecting two contrasting ideas in the sentence: the little girl wanted a cookie, but she didn't take one. 'Little' is an adjective describing the girl, 'take' is a verb, and 'the' is an article. Therefore, 'but' is the conjunction in this sentence.
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:
The correct answer is 'began.' In this sentence, the action of reviewing the class notes occurred in the past. 'Began' is the simple past form of the verb 'begin,' which is the appropriate tense to indicate an action that started and completed in the past. Therefore, the sentence should read: 'The other day, Stan began reviewing his class notes in preparation for the final exam.'
In the following sentence, which word is a direct object: The nurse helped the patient with the medication?
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Explanation:
In the sentence 'The nurse helped the patient with the medication,' the direct object is the recipient of the action performed by the subject. The direct object answers the question 'helped whom?' indicating the recipient of the action. In this sentence, the word 'patient' is the direct object as it is the recipient of the help provided by the nurse. Therefore, 'patient' is the correct choice for the direct object in this sentence.
In the following sentence, which word or phrase functions as the subject? The nurses went to the conference room.
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Explanation:
The subject in a sentence is the noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb. In this sentence, 'nurses' is the subject because they are the ones performing the action of going to the conference room. The other options, 'conference,' 'went to,' and 'room,' do not function as the subject in this sentence. Remember, the subject is the doer of the action in a sentence, making 'nurses' the correct answer.
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: After waking up, Dean eyed the cheesecake.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is C, 'hungrily.' In this sentence, 'hungrily' is an adverb that correctly describes how Dean eyed the cheesecake after waking up. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and in this context, 'hungrily' provides additional information about how Dean was looking at the cheesecake. The word 'hungry' (choice A) is an adjective and does not fit the sentence structure. 'Hungriest' (choice B) is a superlative form of 'hungry' and is also incorrect in this context. 'More hungry' (choice D) is not the appropriate form to modify the action of 'eyed,' making it grammatically incorrect.
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' should be used to describe how she danced, as it is an adverb that modifies the verb 'danced.' Adverbs describe how an action is performed, while adjectives describe nouns. Therefore, the correct choice is 'badly' to show that her dancing performance was not good. Using 'bad' or 'poorly' as adjectives would imply that her dancing ability itself was of low quality, rather than how she performed the action of dancing. 'Poorly' could also be considered correct, but 'badly' is a more appropriate and common adverb to use in this context.
Which word is not used correctly in the context of the following sentence? After ringing up the nails, the cashier handed Nedra her receipt and change.
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Explanation:
The word 'recipe' is not used correctly in the sentence. The correct word should be 'receipt,' which refers to a written acknowledgment of receiving something or the list of items purchased, rather than 'recipe,' which is a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish.
Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence: The college ___ he chose is in New York.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'that.' In this context, 'that' is the most appropriate word to use as it introduces a defining relative clause. It specifies which college is being referred to. 'Which' is typically used in non-defining relative clauses, 'who' is used for people, and 'what' is used for objects or things. The sentence needs a word to introduce a restrictive relative clause that narrows down the specific college being referred to, making 'that' the best choice.
What word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Brendan spent the day laying a brick foundation on the site.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is D. In the sentence, 'laying' should be replaced with 'laying' to convey the action of placing bricks in the foundation correctly. 'Lying' means being in a horizontal position, while 'laying' refers to placing something down, like bricks in this context. Therefore, the word 'laying' is used incorrectly in this 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 subject 'nurses' is plural, so the correct verb to use should also be plural. In this case, 'are waiting' matches the plural subject 'nurses.' 'Waits,' 'is waiting,' and 'was waiting' are all singular forms and do not agree with the subject, making them incorrect choices. When a sentence includes a group like 'the nurses,' the verb should match the plurality of the main subject. In this case, because 'nurses' is plural, the correct answer is 'are waiting.' The phrase 'except for Henry' does not change the plurality of the subject, so the verb still needs to be plural.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: Children who obey their parents tend to do better in school.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, 'who' is the correct relative pronoun to refer to 'Children.' The sentence structure requires a relative pronoun to connect the dependent clause 'who obey their parents' to the main clause. 'Which' is used for things, not people. 'Should' is a modal verb, and 'to' is a preposition, neither of which fit the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct choice is 'A: who.'
Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is not used correctly. "The data confirms that the patient is experiencing extreme anxiety immediately."
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Explanation:
The word 'confirms' in choice B is not used correctly in the sentence. The correct verb should be 'confirms' instead of 'confirm' to agree with the singular subject 'data.' Therefore, 'confirms' should be used instead of 'confirm' to maintain subject-verb agreement.
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 'struck.' In this sentence, the verb should be in the past tense to agree with the subject 'development committee.' 'Struck' is the past tense form of the verb 'strike,' making the sentence grammatically correct. The verb 'stroke' is incorrect as it does not align with the past tense requirement of the sentence. 'Strike' is the base form of the verb and cannot be used as is in this context. Therefore, 'struck' is the only correct option that fits the sentence structure.
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct: The professor had a huge number of tests to grade.
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Explanation:
In this context, the word 'number' is the most appropriate choice to quantify 'tests.' The word 'number' is used to count discrete items like tests, while 'amount' is used for uncountable quantities. 'Aggregate' refers to a total formed by combining separate quantities, and 'stacks' typically implies a physical arrangement rather than a quantity of tests.
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:
The correct answer is 'him or her.' When referring to a singular noun of unspecified gender like 'a child,' it is grammatically correct to use 'him or her' to encompass both genders. This choice ensures inclusivity and accuracy in the sentence. Using 'them' as a singular pronoun is not grammatically correct in this context. 'It' is typically used for inanimate objects or animals, not for people. 'She or he' is less commonly used compared to 'him or her' for gender neutrality in this context.
Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Will you teaches me how to do origami?
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Explanation:
The word "teaches" in the sentence is used incorrectly. The correct verb form should be "teach" to agree with the subject "you." The corrected sentence should read: "Will you teach me how to do origami?" The verb "teach" is the appropriate form to indicate that someone is imparting knowledge or skills.
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:
The correct answer is 'swam.' In the sentence, the past tense of the verb 'swim' is needed to maintain grammatical correctness. 'Swam' is the correct past tense form of 'swim,' making the sentence coherent and accurately describing Theo's actions. Using 'swimmed' (Choice B) is grammatically incorrect as 'swim' follows a regular conjugation pattern where the past tense is formed by adding '-ed' to the base form. 'Swum' (Choice C) is the past participle form and is not suitable for this context. 'Swim' (Choice D) is the base form and does not fit the past tense structure required in the sentence. Therefore, 'swam' (Choice A) is the only correct option that fits the sentence grammatically.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The members of the group ______ to be seated together.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, 'want' is the correct choice. 'Want' is the correct verb form to use with 'members' (plural subject), as it agrees in plurality. 'Wanting' is a gerund form, 'wants' is singular, and 'waiting' does not fit the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct word to use in the sentence is 'want.'
Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct: While he was an apprentice, Steve spent a great deal of time in the studio.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, the correct verb tense to use is 'spent' as it indicates an action that took place in the past while Steve was an apprentice. 'Spends,' 'spended,' and 'spend' do not match the past tense needed in the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is 'spent.' The verb 'spent' agrees with the past tense form required by the context of the sentence, making it the appropriate choice to ensure grammatical correctness.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The student completed the test..............
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Explanation:
In this sentence, the word should describe how the student completed the test, indicating speed. The correct word to use in this context is 'quickly,' an adverb that describes the action of completing the test with speed. 'Quite' means to a certain or fairly significant extent, 'quick' is an adjective for fast, and 'quietly' is an adverb describing how quietly the action is performed. Therefore, the correct answer is 'quickly.'
What word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Whoever wrote the letter forgot to sign their name.
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Explanation:
The word 'their' is used incorrectly in the sentence. 'Their' is a plural possessive pronoun, but in this case, it should be 'his or her' to match the singular 'whoever'. The correct usage should be 'Whoever wrote the letter forgot to sign his or her name.' Using 'their' here creates a subject-verb agreement error because 'whoever' is singular. It's important to maintain agreement between subject pronouns and possessive pronouns for clarity and grammatical correctness.
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 this sentence, the correct comparative form of the adjective 'hard' should be used, which is 'harder.' 'More hard' (choice B) is incorrect, as 'hard' is a one-syllable adjective and should form its comparative by adding '-er.' Choices C and D, 'hardest' and 'most hardest,' are in the superlative form, which is not suitable for comparing two items as in this sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is A, 'harder.'
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:
In this sentence, the correct word to use is 'too' as it indicates an excessive degree, showing that the child's fever was excessively high for him to lie comfortably in bed. 'To' would not be appropriate in this context. 'Much' and 'more' do not convey the same meaning as 'too' in this context.
Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: The dog wagged ______ tail when the food dish was filled.
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Explanation:
In the given sentence, the possessive pronoun 'its' is required to indicate that the tail belongs to the dog. The word 'the' (choice A) is a definite article, 'one's' (choice B) is a possessive pronoun used for a person, and 'it's' (choice D) is a contraction of 'it is' or 'it has,' which is not suitable in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is 'C: its.'
What word is best to substitute for the highlighted words in the following sentence? *The boy* watched the lights in the house go off.
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Explanation:
The correct substitution for 'The boy' is 'he,' as it matches the singular subject performing the action. 'Him' and 'his' are incorrect because they do not serve as subjects, and 'they' is a plural pronoun that does not agree with 'The boy.'
Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct: ............. thought the movie was very good.
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Explanation:
In this sentence, the correct pronoun to use is 'we' as the subject of the sentence. Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is 'We thought the movie was very good.' 'Us', 'them', and 'ourselves' are incorrect in this context as they do not serve as the subject pronoun needed for proper grammar.
Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: The hospital is located ______ the top of the hill.
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Explanation:
The preposition 'of' is the correct choice in this sentence. When indicating a specific position in a location, 'at the top of the hill' is the appropriate phrase to use, making 'of' the most suitable option to complete the sentence grammatically. In this context, 'of' shows the relationship between the top and the hill, indicating a position at the highest point 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, 'He was affected by her kind words' is the correct phrase. 'Affected' is the past tense of the verb 'affect,' which means to influence or produce an effect on something. When someone is affected by something, it means they have been impacted or influenced by it. Therefore, in this context, 'affected' is the appropriate word choice to convey that her kind words had an impact on him.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is B because 'good' is an adjective, and in this context, 'well' should be used to describe how someone performed on a test. 'Well' is the adverb form of 'good' when describing performance or behavior. Choices A, C, and D all use adjectives or adverbs appropriately in relation to the verb 'performed.' In this context, 'well' is the correct adverb to describe the performance on a test, while 'good' is used to describe a noun or pronoun.
In the following sentence, which is the dependent clause? We played a game while we waited, and then we had dinner.
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Explanation:
The dependent clause in a sentence cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it depends on the independent clause for meaning. In this sentence, 'while we waited' is the dependent clause as it does not express a complete thought on its own. It needs the independent clause 'We played a game' to make a complete sentence. Dependent clauses often start with subordinating conjunctions like 'while,' 'if,' 'because,' 'since,' etc., which show the dependency relationship with the independent clause.
Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct: Is the new student coming out to lunch with ______?
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Explanation:
In the given sentence, the correct choice is 'us.' 'Us' is the correct pronoun to use after a preposition like 'with.' Therefore, the correct sentence should be: Is the new student coming out to lunch with us? 'Us' is the objective pronoun used for the object of the preposition 'with' in this context. It is essential to match the pronoun case with the function it serves in the sentence, and 'us' functions correctly as the object of the preposition here.
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.' The sentence should read, 'Is picking up groceries one of the things you are supposed to do?' In this context, 'picking up groceries' is the subject, requiring the singular verb 'is' to match the singular subject. The sentence is structured as a question, with 'Is' being the correct auxiliary verb to start the question and maintain subject-verb agreement. Therefore, 'is' is the correct choice to ensure grammatical accuracy in the sentence.
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: These days, you can't ___ learning how to use a computer.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'D' - 'avoid.' The sentence requires a verb after 'can't' to be grammatically correct. 'Avoid' is the correct verb in this context to convey the idea that learning how to use a computer is inevitable in today's world. 'Not,' 'evading,' and 'despite' do not fit the sentence structure or meaning required to make it grammatically correct.
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Why did we __________ try so hard?
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Explanation:
The sentence structure requires a present tense verb form to complete the question 'Why did we ______ try so hard?' In this case, 'have to' is the correct choice to form a grammatically correct sentence. The correct sentence would be 'Why did we have to try so hard?' indicating a necessity or obligation to exert effort.
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Tracey wore her hair in a French braid, ............. was the style at the time.
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Explanation:
The correct word to use in the sentence is 'which.' The sentence structure requires a relative pronoun to introduce additional information about the French braid being the style at the time. 'Which' is commonly used in this context to provide essential information and maintain the sentence's coherence. Therefore, 'which' is the most suitable choice to complete the sentence correctly.
Select the phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Janet called her ___ run after a squirrel.
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Explanation:
The corrected sentence should read: 'Janet called her dog, who had run after a squirrel.' The phrase 'who had' correctly introduces additional information about the dog, making the sentence grammatically correct. The use of 'who had' is appropriate when referring to the dog, as it clarifies the action the dog took, which is running after a squirrel.
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:
The correct answer is 'break.' In this sentence, 'break' is the appropriate word to indicate that Dr. Capra needed time for rest or relaxation after the intense surgery. 'Brake' refers to a device for slowing or stopping a vehicle. 'Brink' means the edge or verge of something, and 'broke' is the past tense of 'break' and does not fit in the context of the sentence.
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 action of Stan reviewing his class notes took place in the past. The phrase 'The other day' signifies a past event. Therefore, the correct verb tense to use is the past tense. 'Began' is the past tense form of 'begin,' making it the appropriate choice to fill in the blank. Hence, 'began' is the correct answer for this sentence.
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: Felix was pleased ___ the progress he had made in his program.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'B: with.' The preposition 'with' is the appropriate choice to express satisfaction in relation to an accomplishment or progress. The sentence should read, 'Felix was pleased with the progress he had made in his program.' Options 'A: among,' 'C: regards,' and 'D: besides' do not fit the context of expressing satisfaction in this sentence.
Select the word that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. These days, you can't learn how to use a computer.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'D: avoid.' The original sentence is incomplete and incorrect. By selecting 'avoid,' the sentence becomes grammatically correct: 'These days, you can't avoid learning how to use a computer.' This choice provides the necessary verb to complete the sentence meaningfully.
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 context, the correct word to describe Sharon's feelings about her speech is 'good.' 'Good' is the appropriate adjective to use when referring to emotions or feelings, while 'well' is more commonly used to describe actions. 'Finely' is an adverb and does not fit the context of the sentence. 'Happily' refers more to the manner in which Sharon felt, rather than the quality of her feelings.
Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct: _______ screaming took the shopkeeper by surprise.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'Our.' The sentence should read 'Our screaming took the shopkeeper by surprise.' In this context, 'Our' indicates possession by a group that includes the shopkeeper. Using 'We,' 'They,' or 'Them' would not be appropriate in this sentence structure as they do not convey possession of the screaming.
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: The mother dog left her bed as soon as the puppies were asleep.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is A. A dependent clause is a group of words that has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a sentence. In this sentence, 'As soon as the puppies were asleep' is the dependent clause because it cannot express a complete thought on its own. It depends on the main clause 'The mother dog left her bed' for context and meaning. Dependent clauses often begin with subordinating conjunctions like 'as soon as,' indicating a relationship of dependence on the main clause.
Identify the incomplete sentence.
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Explanation:
The correct answer is C. 'While they were sleeping.' is an incomplete sentence as it lacks a main subject or verb. A complete sentence should have both a subject and a verb to express a complete thought. Options A, B, and D are all complete sentences with proper subjects and verbs. 'He wept.' has the subject 'He' and verb 'wept.' 'Everything worked out all right.' has the subject 'Everything' and verb 'worked out.' 'Babies are soft, cute, and cuddly.' has the subject 'Babies' and verb 'are.'
Which word is used incorrectly? "The procedure for training student nurses were thoroughly outlined."
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Explanation:
The correct answer is A. The subject 'procedure' is singular, so the verb 'were' should be 'was' to match the singular subject. Therefore, the correct sentence should be: 'Which procedure for giving injections was explained thoroughly to the student nurses.' The other words in the sentence are used correctly.
Which word in the sentence is NOT grammatically correct? 'There are 3 things to remember for the test: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Spelling.'
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Explanation:
The correct answer is 'C - There.' The original sentence mistakenly uses 'Their' instead of 'There.' 'Their' is a possessive pronoun, while 'There' is used to indicate a place or the existence of something. The corrected sentence should read, 'There are 3 things to remember for the test: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Spelling.'
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
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Explanation:
The correct answer is C: 'Gosh, I could have had a V-8!' This sentence is grammatically correct as it uses the correct structure for expressing a missed opportunity in the past. 'Could have' is the correct modal verb construction to express regret for not choosing a V-8. Choices A, B, and D contain grammatical errors or use informal language that is not suitable for expressing a past regretful situation. Choice A uses the incorrect verb form 'be ordering,' choice B uses the colloquial contraction 'coulda,' and choice D uses 'should have' which does not fit the context of expressing a past missed opportunity.
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