HESI Practice Questions - Grammar

Every day, Samantha and I ________ to school together. A. walk B. walks C. was walking D. is walking

A. walk

Which of the following is grammatically correct? A. I love the idea. But I think we should make some changes. B. I love the idea, but I think we should make some changes. C. I love the idea but, I think we should make some changes. D. I love the idea; but I think we should make some changes.

B. I love the idea, but I think we should make some changes.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically *incorrect*? A. I wouldn't like to live in Miami. It's far too hot. B. I wouldn't like to live in Miami it's far too hot. C. I wouldn't like to live in Miami, because it's far too hot. D. I wouldn't like to live in Miami; it's far too hot.

B. I wouldn't like to live in Miami it's far too hot.

Which of the following is grammatically correct? A. Paul went to the mall. But he didn't buy anything. B. Paul went to the mall, but he didn't buy anything. C. Paul went to the mall; but he didn't buy anything. D. Paul went to the mall: but he didn't buy anything.

B. Paul went to the mall, but he did't buy anything.

*The following sentence contains which type of phrase?* JK, my bf is an awesome guy! A. Doublespeak B. Textspeak C. Slang D. Euphemism

B. Textspeak

Which of the following sentences is grammatically *incorrect*? A. I can't believe that it's already raining! B. You never know until its too late! C. The wheel fell off its axis. D. It's been snowing all week!

B. You never know until its too late!

*Which word from the following sentence is an adverb?* Edward carefully placed the eggs on the wooden table. A. Edward B. carefully C. wooden D. placed

B. carefully

The _____ didn't stop meowing until they were fed. A. cats' B. cats C. cat's D. kitten's

B. cats

In her free time, Veronica loves __________, reading, and trying new recipes. A. dance B. dancing C. to dance D. to dancing

B. dancing

*The following sentence contains which type of phrase?* You can never trust what Jake says; he's known to be economical with the truth. A. doublespeak B. euphemism C. sexist language D. slang

B. euphemism

Chris's mom is _________. A. nurse B. friendly C. wife D. hard worker

B. friendly

Sam has neither called me ___ texted me since she left for Mexico. A. or B. nor C. and D. but

B. nor

We always ______ before the test. A. studies B. study C. was studying D. will studying

B. study

Which word in the following sentence is grammatically *incorrect*? I would rather go to Costa Rica then to Florida for vacation. A. for B. then C. rather D. vacation

B. then

*Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence?* With who can I speak about my problem? A. with B. who C. my D. speak

B. who

Have you ever read __________________? A. a tale of two cities B. A Tale Of Two Cities C. A Tale of Two Cities D. a Tale of Two Cities

C. A Tale of Two Cities

Which of the following sentences is grammatically *incorrect*? A. After studying for weeks, Brian passed the exam with flying colors. B. With seven books stacked in front of him, Liam was having trouble seeing the board. C. Having worked all summer planting seeds, the vegetables were ready to be eaten. D. Filled with exhaustion, Rachel knew that she still needed to complete her homework.

C. Having worked all summer planting seeds, the vegetables were ready to be eaten.

Which of the following is grammatically correct? A. Henry liked; the plan it seemed like a good idea to him. B. Henry; liked the plan, it seemed like a good idea to him. C. Henry liked the plan; it seemed like a good idea to him. D. Henry liked the plan it seemed; like a good idea to him.

C. Henry liked the plan; it seemed like a good idea to him.

Which of the following is grammatically correct? A. In the end, they found there money over they're by the ATM. B. In the end, they found they're money over their by the ATM. C. In the end, they found their money over there by the ATM. D. In the end, they found there money over their by the ATM.

C. In the end, they found their money over there by the ATM.

I didn't invite ___________ to the party. A. Savannah, Jen or Kylie B. Savannah Jen or Kylie C. Savannah, Jen, or Kylie D. Savannah Jen, or Kylie

C. Savannah, Jen, or Kylie

______ knows what time the game is supposed to start? A. Whom B. Whose C. Who D. Who's

C. Who

Which of the following sentences is grammatically *incorrect*? A. William gave her his last piece of chocolate. B. William gave him his last piece of chocolate. C. William gave they his last piece of chocolate. D. William gave us his last piece of chocolate.

C. William gave they his last piece of chocolate.

*Which word from the following sentence is a preposition?* Yvonne doesn't like hearing about bad news. A. bad B. news C. about D. work

C. about

I bought the book, so it's _____. A. I B. my C. mine D. me

C. mine

Last week, we went to the movie theater. We ______ Spiderman. A. will see B. see C. saw D. seed

C. saw

Which of the following sentences is grammatically *incorrect*? A. I never liked wrestling; it always seemed so violent to me. B. Sam didn't study for the test; he felt like he already knew the material well enough. C. The river was freezing cold; there had been more snow than usual in the mountains that year. D. Harry wanted to tell her the truth; and he knew exactly how to do it.

D. Harry wanted to tell her the truth; and he knew exactly how to do it.

Which of the following is grammatically correct? A. John and Sarah runs together every day. B. John and Sarah was running together every day. C. John and Sarah runned together every day. D. John and Sarah run together every day.

D. John and Sarah run together every day.

Which of the following sentences contains doublespeak? A. The rebels forced the prisoner to give them information. B. The rebels tortured the prisoner so that he would give them information. C. The rebels asked the prisoner for information. D. The rebels used enhanced interrogation techniques to get information from the prisoner.

D. The rebels used enhanced interrogation techniques to get information from the prisoner.

Which of the following sentences is grammatically *incorrect*? A. Is this your jacket? B. Whose jacket is this? C. Is this jacket yours? D. Who's jacket is this?

D. Who's jacket is this?

The _______ woman bought the ______ candle. A. scented; fashionable B. smelly; old C. vanilla; beautiful D. fashionable; scented

D. fashionable; scented

*Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence?* After his lunch break, he preceded to work on the project. A. to B. he C. After D. preceded

D. preceded

Mississippi is ______ of here. A. South B. SOUTH C. SouthEast D. south

D. south

*Which word from the following sentence is the direct object?* Cameron gave Sarina the gift on their anniversary. A. Cameron B. Sabrina C. anniversary D. the gift

D. the gift

She was surprised by ______ kindness and happy that she wasn't alone A. they're B. their's C. there D. their

D. their

I was really craving chocolate, ____ I went to the store and bought some. A. so B. but C. for D. while

A. so

Every Saturday, Oscar likes ____ go skiing in the mountains. Allie likes skiing, ______. A. to; too B. too; to C. two; to D. too; two

A. to; too

*Select the best punctuation mark to end the sentence.* How many countries did you visit__ A. ? B. . C. ! D. ;

A. ?

Which of the following sentences in grammatically correct? A. After Dave started saving money, he became financially independent. B. After Dave started saving money, he became finance independent. C. After Dave started saving money, he became financial independent. D. After Dave started saving money, he became fiscal independent.

A. After Dave started saving money, he became financially independent.

*The following sentence contains which type of phrase?* The day I wake up before 7 A.M. is the day that pigs fly. A. Cliché B. Euphemism C. TextSpeak D. Profanity

A. Cliché

Which of the following sentences contains a predicate nominative? A. Climate change is a threat. B. Climate change is scary. C. Climate change is rapid. D. Climate change is dangerous.

A. Climate change is a threat.

Felipe and his boss knew that _________ was wrong. A. Jim B. he C. they D. him

A. Jim

Which of the following is grammatically correct? A. My sister, who had just graduated, landed a great marketing job. B. My sister who had just graduated landed a great marketing job. C. My sister who had just graduated; landed a great marketing job. D. My sister landed a great marketing job, who had just graduated.

A. My sister, who had just graduated, landed a great marketing job.

Which of the following sentences contains sexist language? A. The lady doctor is really great with her patients! B. The boss and his wife make a perfect couple. C. The doctors and their spouses are all invited to the wedding. D. The boss and her husband love going to parties together.

A. The lady doctor is really great with her patients!

Which of the following sentences is grammatically *incorrect*? A. This week, Mrs. Henry is learning the class about reproduction. B. This week, the students are learning about reproduction. C. This week, Mrs. Henry is teaching the class about reproduction. D. This week, Mrs. Henry is teaching the students about reproduction.

A. This week, Mrs. Henry is learning the class about reproduction.

*Which word is used incorrectly in this sentence?* I was going to by the book, but it was too expensive. A. by B. but C. was D. too

A. by

The ant marched quickly back to ____ home. A. its B. it's C. their D. its'

A. its

When he looked at his agenda, he realized that he had _____ homework than he thought. A. less B. fewer C. least D. fewest

A. less

Which word in the following sentence is grammatically *incorrect*? I would of called you, but my phone was broken. A. of B. called C. broken D. would

A. of

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A. Allison opened the door and got onto the taxi. B. Allison opened the door and got at the taxi. C. Allison opened the door and got on the taxi. D. Allison opened the door and got in the taxi.

D. Allison opened the door and got in the taxi.

Which of the following sentences contains a linking verb? A. Amanda drinks water as soon as she wakes up. B. Michael drove to school despite the snow. C. Linda eats a sandwich every day for lunch. D. Donna seemed a little sad today.

D. Donna seemed a little sad today.