HESI A2 Grammar Practice Test With Answers

Q: Does this quiz focus more on punctuation or sentence correction?

It is a mix. Expect multiple-choice questions that ask you to choose the best answer that will fix grammatical errors or punctuation mistakes.

Q: What grammar rules show up most often on entrance exams?

Subject verb agreement, verb tense consistency, pronoun clarity, commas, and sentence fragments or run-ons tend to appear frequently.

Q: Do I get feedback after each question or only at the end?

You will see feedback as you go, so you can learn from each miss immediately.

Q: How do I handle questions where two answers look correct?

Choose the option that is grammatically correct and also the clearest. If one choice adds extra words or sounds awkward, it is often the wrong answer.

Q: What is the fastest way to improve grammar accuracy?

Focus on the rules you miss repeatedly, then practice short sets often. Repetition builds instinct faster than long one-time study sessions.

Q: Should I retake the same grammar set more than once?

Yes. Retake it after a short gap to confirm you learned the rule, not just the answer order.

Q: How should I use this grammar quiz if my test date is close?

Use it to find your top two weak rules, review those basics, then retake a short set to check improvement.

Q: What should I do if the quiz does not load properly?

Refresh once, then switch browsers or disable heavy extensions if it keeps failing.

Q: What is the quickest way to catch subject-verb agreement mistakes?

Find the true subject first, ignore extra phrases in the middle, then match the verb to that subject, not the nearest noun.

Q: Do commas matter a lot in this section, or is it mostly spelling and word choice?

Commas matter. You will often see items on separating clauses, avoiding run-ons, and using commas correctly in lists and introductory phrases.

Question 1

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
_______ is my favorite black dress.

Accepted Answer

That. We need a word that talks about one dress. "This here" isn't correct English. "Those" is for talking about many things, but we only have one dress. "Where" is for asking about places. So, "That" is right because it points out one specific dress.

Question 2

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
Once on a dark ___________ day, we had four inches of snow fall in two hours.

Accepted Answer

winter’s. The clue is "dark" and "snow," which tell us it's a cold time, likely winter. "Quiet" and "mysterious" can describe any day, and "carefree" doesn't fit with a snowy setting. So, "winter’s" day makes sense because it fits with snow.

Question 3

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
At the party, Fred asked ________ sister for a dance.

Accepted Answer

his. Fred is the one asking, so we use "his" to show it's his sister he's asking. "Her," "my," and "their" don't make sense because they point to someone else, not Fred.

Question 4

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
My father ___________ me to drive after school today.

Accepted Answer

will teach. The sentence talks about something that will happen later today, so we need a future tense verb. "Will teach" is the only future tense option, saying what my father plans to do.

Question 5

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
My brother and ______ are going to the movies this weekend.

Accepted Answer

I. We need a word that fits as the subject of the sentence, like "I am going." "Me," "her," and "him" are for when someone does something to you or them, not when you're doing something.

Question 6

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
The salutation of a formal letter is often to ______ it may concern.

Accepted Answer

whom. After "to," which is a preposition, we need the objective case, like "to him or her." "Whom" is the objective case, making it the right choice for something directed at someone.

Question 7

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
Birds __________ merrily as they greeted the new day with enthusiasm.

Accepted Answer

chirped. This sentence talks about something that happened already, like telling a story. "Chirped" is past tense, matching the story-telling time.

Question 8

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
My brother is crazy for science fiction stories; ______________, I prefer mysteries.

Accepted Answer

however. We're showing a difference between my brother's likes and mine. "However" is used to show contrast or but, fitting best when we want to show we like different things.

Question 9

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
___________ left these books on the table needs to put them away.

Accepted Answer

Whoever. This sentence needs a subject, who does the action. "Whoever" is like saying "the person who," making it the right choice for someone doing something.

Question 10

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
The town _________ will meet next Tuesday, and lunch will be served.

Accepted Answer

council. A "council" is a group that makes decisions together. This sentence talks about a group meeting, not one person or advice, making "council" the correct term.

Question 11

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
Do you know ________ jacket this is?

Accepted Answer

whose. We're asking who owns the jacket, needing a word for ownership. "Whose" asks about belonging, fitting perfectly here.

Question 12

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
Of these five floral arrangements, this one is the ______________.

Accepted Answer

most beautiful. When comparing more than two things, we use "most" for the biggest difference. "Most beautiful" means this one is the top beauty out of all.

Question 13

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
They are the ___________ runners in our school.

Accepted Answer

fastest. When we say "the fastest," it means no one in school runs quicker than they do. It's the best form for the top comparison.

Question 14

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
My mother _________ new shoes for my sister and me yesterday.

Accepted Answer

bought. The action happened yesterday, so we need a past tense verb. "Bought" is the past tense of "buy," fitting the time of the action.

Question 15

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
Without directly saying so, the author ___________ life on the prairie was colorless and somber.

Accepted Answer

implied. "Implying" means giving an idea without saying it straight out. The author gave us clues about life being dull without saying it directly, so "implied" fits best.

Question 16

Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence.  
______ received the most votes in the class election?

Accepted Answer

Who. We're asking about the person who did something, getting the most votes. "Who" is used for asking about the doer, making it the right choice here.

Question 17

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

If you are going to the store, can you please pick me up some milk?. This sentence ends with a question mark because it's asking someone to do something. A question mark is needed when you're asking for a favor, making it the correct punctuation.

Question 18

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

There were two runners-up in the spelling bee. In compound nouns made plural, the main word gets the -s. The phrase correctly forms the plural by adding -s to "runner," showing more than one person who didn't win first place but was close.

Question 19

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

This lamb’s wool will become a person’s hat. The sentence correctly uses possessive forms to show that the wool belongs to the lamb and the hat will belong to a person. It uses apostrophes right to indicate ownership.

Question 20

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Although the word “insect” gives me chills, I don’t kill insects. A comma is used after "chills" because it connects two related ideas in one sentence. This punctuation helps clarify that the dislike for the word "insect" doesn't lead to harming insects.

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Common Questions About HESI A2 Grammar Practice Test

Does this quiz focus more on punctuation or sentence correction?

What grammar rules show up most often on entrance exams?

Do I get feedback after each question or only at the end?

How do I handle questions where two answers look correct?

What is the fastest way to improve grammar accuracy?

Should I retake the same grammar set more than once?

How should I use this grammar quiz if my test date is close?

What should I do if the quiz does not load properly?

What is the quickest way to catch subject-verb agreement mistakes?

Do commas matter a lot in this section, or is it mostly spelling and word choice?

If I struggle with fragments and run-ons, what should I practice first?