HESI A2 Vocabulary Quizlet

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Laid. In this sentence, 'laid' is the past tense form of the verb 'lay'. The sentence requires a past tense verb to match the context of placing the package on the table. 'Layed' in choice A is incorrect as it is a common misspelling of 'laid'. 'Drop' in choice B is incorrect as it does not fit the context of placing something carefully. 'Lay' in choice D is the present tense form of the verb and does not match the past tense needed in the sentence.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Themselves. In the sentence, 'Most children must learn for themselves the importance of good manners,' 'themselves' is the reflexive pronoun that correctly refers back to the subject 'children.' 'Themself' (A) and 'theirself' (B) are non-standard forms and are not grammatically correct. 'Theirselves' (C) is also incorrect as 'theirs' is a possessive pronoun, not a reflexive pronoun. Therefore, D is the only grammatically correct option that maintains subject-verb agreement and properly refers back to the subject in the sentence.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: apparent. In the sentence, 'overt' is used to describe signs that are not concealed but rather visible or obvious. Dr. Harris suspected Alicia might have the flu despite the absence of visible or obvious signs. 'Concealed' (A) means hidden, 'expert' (C) refers to a person with advanced knowledge, and 'delectable' (D) means delicious. These choices do not fit the context of the sentence.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Drove. In this sentence, the action of driving more than 400 miles to reach their destination is in the past tense. "Drove" is the simple past tense form of the verb "drive," which correctly indicates a completed action in the past. A: "Driving" is the present participle form, which does not match the past tense context of the sentence. B: "Having driven" is the present perfect tense, which does not match the simple past tense required in the sentence. D: "Had drove" is grammatically incorrect as it uses "had" with the past participle "drove," which is not a correct verb form.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Back. The posterior part of the body refers to the rear or back side of the body. This is where structures like the spine, shoulder blades, and buttocks are located. Choice A, topmost, is incorrect as it refers to the superior aspect of the body. Choice B, lowermost, is incorrect as it refers to the inferior aspect of the body. Choice C, front, is incorrect as it refers to the anterior part of the body. Therefore, the correct answer is D because it accurately describes the location of the posterior part of the body.