HESI Grammar Practice Test 7

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Select the word or phrase that correctly completes the sentence below. The soup tasted even _________ after I accidentally added an extra spoonful of salt. Salty Saltier Saltiest More salty

Saltier

Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. After finishing her presentation, Kiki realized _________ had forgotten to save it. They She We Her

She

The new medication had a positive __________ on her symptoms, but it also __________ her ability to concentrate. Affected, affected Effect, effect Effect, affected Affected, effect

Effect, affected

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? Either train go to Brooklyn. Either Dad nor Jay will drive you to the station. Either of the language is hard to learn. Either recipe sounds delicious.

Either recipe sounds delicious.

Select the word or phrase that would make the sentence above grammatically correct. Nadine and ___________ are traveling to Spain next semester. me I they herself

I

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the independent clause? I finished my homework early, so I decided to go for a walk. Go for a walk I finished my homework early, so I decided I finished my homework early So I decided

I finished my homework early

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A)I need to wash dishes, fold laundry, and cook dinner tonight. B)It's important to eat well exercise and mediate daily. C)I wish I could eat pizza, pasta and salad everyday. D)My favorite TV shows include suspense drama and comedy.

I need to wash dishes, fold laundry, and cook dinner tonight.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A)I went home at midnight but Jason and Steve stayed for another drink. B)I went home at midnight; Jason and Steve stayed for another drink. C)I went home at midnight, Jason and Steve stayed for another drink. D)I went home at midnight and Jason and Steve stayed for another drink.

I went home at midnight; Jason and Steve stayed for another drink.

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is the independent clause? After I finish my work, I will go for a walk. After I finish Go for a walk Finish my work I will go for a walk

I will go for a walk

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A)At night time, its difficult to see the stars from where I live. B)The school was located in a large building but it's enrollment was still very low. C)Davide gave the dog it's bone after their walk. D)It's much colder in Boston than in New Orleans in the winter.

It's much colder in Boston than in New Orleans in the winter.

Which of the following sentences contains an indirect object? The library is on the left. The fox jumped over the fence. Janine helps her uncle with his business every summer. I prefer to eat my pizza cold.

Janine helps her uncle with his business every summer.

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. Dariely __________ the baby on the blanket and then __________ down next to her. Laid, lay Laid, laid Lied, lied Lied, laid

Laid, lay

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A)Jayden and Marcos finished their assignments, and he submitted it on time. B)When Sarah met Emily at the park, she gave her a book. C)Milagros forgot to bring her umbrella, so she got drenched in the rain. D)Jennifer gave her dog to her neighbor because she was too busy.

Milagros forgot to bring her umbrella, so she got drenched in the rain.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. It is difficult to identify the error in the text when it is so miniscule. Difficult Miniscule Identify Error

Miniscule

Select the word or phrase that will make the sentence grammatically correct. After I finished the marathon, I treated __________ to a massage to help my sore muscles relax. Myself My Himself Me

Myself

Which of the following is grammatically correct? A)Either of the two candidates seemed well-prepared for the debate, leaving the audience disappointed. B)Both of the two candidates seemed well-prepared for the debate, leaving the audience disappointed. C)Neither of the two candidates seemed well-prepared for the debate, leaving the audience disappointed. D)Nor of the two candidates seemed well-prepared for the debate, leaving the audience disappointed.

Neither of the two candidates seemed well-prepared for the debate, leaving the audience disappointed.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A)Penelope prepared the vegetables the pasta and the fish. B)Penelope prepared the vegetables, the pasta and the fish. C)Penelope, prepared the vegetables the pasta and the fish. D)Penelope prepared the vegetables, the pasta, and the fish.

Penelope prepared the vegetables, the pasta, and the fish.

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a direct object? Janelle bought her mother a present for Mother's Day. Mother's Day Present Bought her mother Janelle

Present

Select the word or phrase that is used incorrectly in the sentence below. Surprisingly, that tree vaguely resembles a hourglass. Surprisingly Resembles A Vaguely

A

Which word or phrase in the following sentence is a direct object? Johansel carefully assembled a model airplane. Carefully Johansel A model airplane Carefully assembled

A model airplane

Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect? A)Samaya finished her painting and proudly displayed it in the gallery. B)Milton handed his presentation slides to the professor for review. C)The children played in the park, and they laughed joyfully as they ran around. D)After meeting Lisa, she told him about her plans for the weekend.

After meeting Lisa, she told him about her plans for the weekend.

Which word or phrase in the sentence below is the dependent clause? After the storm had passed, we ventured outside to assess the damage. After the storm had passed We ventured outside Storm had passed To assess the damage

After the storm had passed

Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. All of the outdoor activities __________still scheduled to take place this afternoon despite the rain. Were Are Be Is

Are

Which word or phrase is the subject of the sentence above? Bakers from different backgrounds bring their unique flavors and techniques to create delicious pastries at the bakery. Bakers Techniques to create delicious pastries at the bakery At the bakery Bring their unique flavors and techniques to create delicious pastries at the bakery

Bakers

Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. Nurses __________ for patients with compassion and dedication. Care Cares Caring Is caring

Care

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. Protect Nurture Foster Care

Care

Select the best word or words for the blank in the following sentence. The cats __________ the mice through the field. Have chases Chases Chase Chasing

Chase

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A)The cat's tails twitched with excitement as they played with their favorite toys. B)She admired the artist's paintings, each canvas telling a unique story. C)My friends car is parked in the driveway, and its color is bright red. D)The companys' CEO gave an inspiring speech at the conference, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

She admired the artist's paintings, each canvas telling a unique story.

Which of the following sentences contains an indirect object? I watched the sun rise early in the morning. They ran quickly to catch the city bus. I enjoy reading books about historical figures. She gave her friend a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

She gave her friend a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A)Scientists is dedicated individuals who explore the natural world, conducting experiments and research to uncover new knowledge and understanding. B)The sun rise in the east every morning, casting a warm glow over the city. C)She reads a new book every week, expanding her knowledge and imagination. D)The scientists studies the behavior of these animals, hoping to understand their ecological role better

She reads a new book every week, expanding her knowledge and imagination.

Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence. Baking bread is the __________ thing to bake. Simplest Most simple Most simple Simpler

Simplest

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. I speak to my grandmother yesterday about going to the beach next weekend. Speak Grandmother going Yesterday

Speak

Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence. The ________ books were stacked neatly on the shelf in the back of the classroom. Students' Students Student Student's

Students'

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. Marta asked if she could have a bit more dessert __________ her little brother, __________ she sat down to eat. Than, then Then, then Than, than Then, Than

Than,Then

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A)The steak that you have is more large than the one I have. B)Kelvin has a largest bedroom than Johnathan. C)The restaurant has the most large wine bottle I have ever seen! D)The portion on the plate was larger than the last time she ordered, but she still ate the whole thing.

The portion on the plate was larger than the last time she ordered, but she still ate the whole thing.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? A)The instructor showed us how to solve the problem, then him asked us to try the next one independently. B)Them yelling woke the baby. C)Mauricio likes he ice cream with cherries and sprinkles. D)The sweater in the lost and found bin is hers.

The sweater in the lost and found bin is hers.

Select the word or phrase in the sentence that is NOT used correctly. They enjoys reading books sometimes, but prefers watching movies. Enjoys They Sometimes But

They

What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? Derek and Emily love to visit their grandparents on the weekend. She Them He They

They

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A)Exhausted from the long day, the book was read by me until late at night. B)Eating my dinner, the phone suddenly rang. C)Tiptoeing through the house, I carefully placed the vase on the shelf. D)With a bounce, the dog caught the ball in the air.

Tiptoeing through the house, I carefully placed the vase on the shelf.

Select the word or phrase that is used incorrectly in the sentence below. She visits the museum yesterday and learned a lot about history. She Visits Learned About

Visits

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Danielle and Shimon took me to shop at there favorite store. We went out to lunch, then had a long nap. Did you feed the cat it's breakfast? The little boy was two tired to brush his teeth before bed.

We went out to lunch, then had a long nap.

Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct. I won't be able to attend the meeting today because I'm not feeling __________ . Good Well Worse Best

Well

Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect? A)With a smile on her face, Emily greeted her guests at the front door. B)She carefully painted a beautiful mural on the wall. C)After finishing his homework, John went to the playground to play with his friends. D)While walking through the park, my keys were found on the ground.

While walking through the park, my keys were found on the ground.

Select the best word or phrase for the blank in the following sentence. Tomorrow, I __________ to the store to buy eggs for breakfast. Go Went Will go Have gone

Will go

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? Wilson forgot to bring him backpack to school today. Wilson forgot to bring his backpack to school today. Wilson forgot to bring he backpack to school today. Wilson forgot to bring he's backpack to school today.

Wilson forgot to bring his backpack to school today.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A)Having finished the novel, the movie adaptation was eagerly watched by Sarah. B)She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates. C)With great enthusiasm, the young artist meticulously painted a stunning sunset over the tranquil ocean. D)After finishing his work, the computer was shut down by John.

With great enthusiasm, the young artist meticulously painted a stunning sunset over the tranquil ocean.

Which word in the following sentence is an adverb? Yesterday, I went to my friend's pool for a quick swim. Quick Yesterday I Went

Yesterday

Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence. Raise ___________ hand when ___________finished with the exam. You're, your Your, you're Your, your You're, you're

Your, you're

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A)The meeting will be held on Friday at 2:00 PM, please make sure to prepare your presentation beforehand. B)Zaira loves hiking; she often explores mountain trails in her free time. C)The weather was unpredictable during the camping trip; we experienced rain showers; gusty winds; and even a brief snowfall. D)I have visited many countries in Europe, including France, Spain, and Italy however, I still haven't been to Greece.

Zaira loves hiking; she often explores mountain trails in her free time.

I went to the store __________ my house to __________ the ingredients to make a souffle. buy, by buy, buy by, buy by, by

by,buy


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