identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier

HESI A2

Vocabulary for HESI A2

1. Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.

A. The child found a dollar walking to school
B. Walking to school, the child found a dollar
C. The teacher found a note after class
D. After class, the teacher found a note

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because the phrase 'walking to school' seems to modify 'a dollar,' which is illogical. The intended meaning is that the child found the dollar while walking to school. In sentence B, the modifier is correctly placed at the beginning of the sentence, indicating that the child found the dollar while walking to school. Choices C and D do not contain any misplaced modifiers.

2. The rain will CEASE at sundown.

A. Decrease
B. Begin
C. Stop
D. Increase

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'cease' means to stop or come to an end. In the given sentence, it is implied that the rain will stop at sundown, not decrease, begin, or increase. Therefore, the correct option is 'Stop.' 'Decrease' means to become smaller or less, which doesn't fit the context. 'Begin' means to start, which is the opposite of what is stated. 'Increase' means to become or make greater in amount, which is also contrary to the statement.

3. The hospital accepts a certain quota of 'indigent' patients.

A. Uninjured
B. Apathetic
C. Resentful
D. Impoverished

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The word 'indigent' refers to people who are poor or impoverished, lacking financial resources. Therefore, the correct choice is D, 'Impoverished.' Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of 'indigent.' Choice A, 'Uninjured,' is unrelated to financial status. Choice B, 'Apathetic,' means showing no interest or concern, which is irrelevant. Choice C, 'Resentful,' means feeling bitterness or indignation, which is also unrelated to poverty.

4. Choose the meaning of the word 'supplement' in the following sentence: 'Calcium pills may be used to supplement your diet.'

A. Replace
B. Add to
C. Reflect
D. Parallel

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, the word 'supplement' is used to mean adding something extra to enhance or complete the diet. Therefore, the meaning of the word is 'add to.' Choice A ('Replace') is incorrect because 'supplement' does not mean to substitute or exchange. Choice C ('Reflect') is incorrect because 'supplement' does not mean to mirror or show. Choice D ('Parallel') is incorrect because 'supplement' does not mean to correspond or be similar in a particular way.

5. What is the best description for the phrase monitor progress in the following sentence? The agency will monitor progress of the pilot program, reviewing reports and conducting our own inspections if necessary.

A. Watch over modernization
B. Take charge of expansion
C. Keep an eye on improvement
D. Pore over succession

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The phrase 'monitor progress' in this context means to observe or keep track of how the pilot program is developing or improving. It involves regularly reviewing reports and conducting inspections to ensure that things are progressing as expected. 'Keep an eye on improvement' accurately describes the action of monitoring progress in this scenario, making it the correct choice. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not capture the essence of overseeing development and ensuring improvement.