The following is a practice test for the HESI A2 vocabulary section of the exam.
This practice test contains sample questions from the HESI A2 Vocabulary section of the test. You will have 40 minutes to answer the 32 sample questions. When you are ready, click the “Start Test” button below.
HESI A2 Vocabulary Test Tips
While it’s impossible for you to memorize the entire English dictionary, there are a few strategies you can follow when studying for and taking the HESI A2 vocabulary test.
Understand Synonyms and Antonyms
A thesaurus can come in handy when practicing for a vocabulary test. Synonyms are words with similar meanings, while antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
Being able to identify these relationships will help you narrow down the definition of a word when you encounter it on a multiple-choice test.
Use Context Clues
Context clues are words and phrases in a sentence that clue you in to the meaning of an unknown word.
For example, if you come across the word “pinnacle” in a sentence, and the sentence is about mountaineering, you can probably guess that it has something to do with the peak of a mountain.
This strategy can be helpful when you encounter a word you don’t know on a vocabulary test.
Know Your Roots
Many English words are derived from other languages, such as Latin, Greek, and French.
Learning the roots of these words can help you decipher their meaning when you encounter them on a test.
For example, the Latin root “chron” means “time.” So, if you come across a word with this root, like “chronology,” you can probably guess that it has something to do with time.
Practice, Practice, Practice
One of the best ways to prepare for a vocabulary test is to practice as much as possible.
You can also try creating your own practice tests by looking up words in the dictionary and testing yourself on their definitions.
