GEORGIA STATE COLLEGE: HESI GRAMMAR
STUDY GUIDE Q & A
Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct.
1. His deteriorating condition caused the nurse to call the doctor.
a. Increasing
, b. Voracious
c. Very sensitive
d. Not affected
2. The topic of discussion prompted a cornucopia of stimulating questions and
conversation.
a. Ostracism
b. Pensive
c. Laborious
d. Plethora
3. The medication must adhere to the patient’s skin to be effective.
a. Stick
b. Absorb
c. Adjust
d. Match
4. The drizzling, cool rain felt exhilarating, especially after long, sun -scorching drought.
a. Parched
b. Jaunty
c. Refreshing
d. Lachrymose
5. He complained of the adverse side effect of his new medication.
a. Constant
b. Noticeable
c. Undesirable
d. Frequent
6. The doctor instructed the patient to keep his head elevated.
, a. Raised
b. Still
c. Thrown back
d. Turned
7. The impending operation was the subject of the conversation.
a. Very serious
b. Soon to occur
c. Required
d. Elective
8. Inoculation is the preferred way to deal with the flu epidemic.
a. Desired
b. Required
c. Necessary
STUDY GUIDE Q & A
Select the word or phrase that makes the sentence grammatically correct.
1. His deteriorating condition caused the nurse to call the doctor.
a. Increasing
, b. Voracious
c. Very sensitive
d. Not affected
2. The topic of discussion prompted a cornucopia of stimulating questions and
conversation.
a. Ostracism
b. Pensive
c. Laborious
d. Plethora
3. The medication must adhere to the patient’s skin to be effective.
a. Stick
b. Absorb
c. Adjust
d. Match
4. The drizzling, cool rain felt exhilarating, especially after long, sun -scorching drought.
a. Parched
b. Jaunty
c. Refreshing
d. Lachrymose
5. He complained of the adverse side effect of his new medication.
a. Constant
b. Noticeable
c. Undesirable
d. Frequent
6. The doctor instructed the patient to keep his head elevated.
, a. Raised
b. Still
c. Thrown back
d. Turned
7. The impending operation was the subject of the conversation.
a. Very serious
b. Soon to occur
c. Required
d. Elective
8. Inoculation is the preferred way to deal with the flu epidemic.
a. Desired
b. Required
c. Necessary