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Master verb tenses with HESI A2 grammar practice. Learn when to use “lie” vs. “lay” in sentences to ensure correct subject-verb agreement and clarity.

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Verb Tenses HESI A2 Practice Questions

Free Verb Tenses practice questions for the HESI A2 exam with detailed rationales.

Question 1 of 2

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Before I lie down to go to sleep, I lay down my book on the nightstand.
I lay down my book on the nightstand before I lay down to go to sleep.
I lie my book down on the nightstand before I lie down to go to sleep.
Before I lain down to go to sleep, I lied down my book on the nightstand.