why can't i pass this freaking grammar section

jessicarnorot · Sep 10, 2016

The answer according to the book is confirms.

and the word seems to fit perfectly in the sentence to me. It's things like that, that seem hard to me and cause me to get a Low score

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Sep 10, 2016

The answer according to the book is confirms.
and the word seems to fit perfectly in the sentence to me. It's things like that, that seem hard to me and cause me to get a Low score

The rationale for that would be that the word "data" is the plural form of the word "datum." That's a pretty fine point of grammar, imo. If we consider that "data" is plural, then it would be correct to say "the data confirm..."

InfirmiereMaybe, BSN, RN · Sep 10, 2016

The answer is

E. None of the above.

Anonymous865 · Sep 11, 2016

There's a sample problem which the choices
A. The nurse spoke to my sister and I about our mothers condition.
B. The nurse spoke to my sister and me about our mothers condition.
C. The nurse spoke to me and my sister about our mothers condition.
D. The nurse spoke to I and my sister about our mothers condition.
ok so after reading all of these. I picked A.
my sister and I.
I Was as taught to never say ME, that that wasn't proper. So always say I.
My mother and I, My brother and I
That belongs to me sounds right, I wouldn't say that belongs to I.
so can someone explain why the answer is B?
the book doesn't explain why. (Unless I didn't see it)
excuse the grammer errors if there is any.

You said in a previous post that you were adept at picking out the part of speech like noun, pronoun, etc. So the reason you would use "me" in this example is that "me" is the objective case and in your sentence "my sister and me" is the object of the preposition "to."

Use the subjective case (I) for the subject of a sentence. The same would be true for "she" or "he" or "who."

Use the objective case (me) for the direct object or object of a preposition. The same would be true for "her" or "him" or "whom."

If you can identify the parts of speech, then you have half the battle won. When you are asked which is correct, pick the sentence apart. Identify the subject, verb, direct object, etc.

Ask yourself if the subject and verb agree in number, i.e. are both singular or plural.

Ask yourself if they have used the correct case for subject.

Is it the correct case for direct object and object of the preposition.

Ask yourself if you have a compound or a complex sentence. Identify the dependent and independent clauses.

The reason grammar teachers make you learn the parts of speech is so you can do just this.

Melin_LPN_futureRN, CNA · Sep 11, 2016

I took the hesi a few months ago and recieved a 78 on the grammar section, I barely made the cut off. Like you, I studied my behind off. I found some questions very tricky. Try softschools.com, the website has some pretty good grammar quizzes. Good luck I know you can do it.

jessicarnorot · Sep 11, 2016

Thanks so much. I really think my strategy next time it to take that section first so I'm not brain dead and take vocab last. It stink that my school requires every section the hesi offers lol

neuron · Sep 12, 2016

I also used 'softschools.com'. Really cleared up some gaps for me.

andilynnj · Sep 13, 2016

I'm using YouTube to help me. I search for "HESI" and then type in the subject I want to study. Having someone explain the new rules really helps me. I went to school a long time ago, so I have catching up to do.

BabyFood26 · Sep 17, 2016

I can't pass up the opportunity to share my favorite grammar blogpost.
Hyperbole and a Half: The Alot is Better Than You at Everything

I know this is a little late but thanks for sharing this. I love it. I'll admit my grammar could use some help. Late 80s, early 90s public school kid here :up:

I have ALWAYS loved English class and reading. But I think I've just gotten lazy over the past years.

But this is hilarious. Thanks!! "I care about this alot":lol2:

Anonymous865 · Nov 15, 2016

OP,

Have you re-taken HESI? How did you do? I'm hoping to hear that you passed with high marks this time.