Nursing Elites

1. Identify the noun clause in the sentence: 'My biggest fear is that I wouldn't live life to the fullest.'

• A. 'My biggest fear'
• B. 'that I wouldn't live life to the fullest'
• C. 'life'
• D. 'the fullest'

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, 'that I wouldn't live life to the fullest.' This clause functions as the object of the verb 'is,' making it a noun clause. Noun clauses act as nouns within a sentence, often functioning as subjects, objects, or complements. Choice A ('My biggest fear') is a noun phrase, not a clause. Choice C ('life') and Choice D ('the fullest') are singular nouns and not clauses.

2. What is the third-person singular, present tense form of the verb 'paint' in the sentence 'The artist paints breathtaking landscapes'?

• A. painted
• B. paints
• C. painting
• D. painter

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B' because in the present tense, the third-person singular form of the verb 'paint' is 'paints.' When conjugating verbs, it is essential to match the verb form with the subject. 'Paints' is the correct form for the third-person singular subject 'artist' in this sentence. Choices 'A,' 'C,' and 'D' are incorrect. 'A' is in the past tense, 'C' is a gerund form, and 'D' is a noun, not a verb form, which does not match the tense and subject in the sentence.

3. Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?

• A. Walking down the street, a bird swooped down from a tree.
• B. Having finished the report, it was time for lunch.
• C. Reading the book, I learned a lot about ancient history.
• D. Exhausted from the hike, the tent was a welcome sight.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Option C correctly places the participle phrase 'Reading the book' directly in front of the subject 'I,' ensuring that there is no dangling modifier. This structure establishes a clear connection between the action described in the introductory phrase and the subject performing the action, resulting in a grammatically correct sentence. Choice A, B, and D have dangling modifiers. In choice A, the phrase 'Walking down the street' should be followed by the noun it is describing to avoid the dangling modifier. Choice B has a dangling modifier as 'Having finished the report' does not have a clear subject to relate to. Choice D also has a dangling modifier as 'Exhausted from the hike' is not properly connected to the subject in the sentence.

4. Which of the following uses commas in a series correctly?

• A. Jericka went to the store for milk, bread, and eggs.
• B. For breakfast, Jason wanted to make French toast, bacon, and eggs.
• C. Aj had a lot to do the next day, including homework, hockey practice, and chores.
• D. Paz's mom, dad, and sister would come to watch his game.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A is the correct answer as it uses commas to separate items in a series ('milk, bread, and eggs'). In option B, the comma after 'bacon' is unnecessary. Option C correctly uses commas to separate the items in the series ('homework, hockey practice, and chores'). Option D incorrectly omits commas between 'mom' and 'dad,' and 'dad' and 'sister,' making it incorrect for a series of three or more items.

5. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• A. Krista was not sure who to hold responsible for the broken window.
• B. Krista was not sure whom was responsible for the broken window.
• C. Krista was not sure whom to hold responsible for the broken window.
• D. Krista was not sure on who she should place responsibility for the broken window.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct structure is 'whom to hold responsible' as 'whom' is the object of the verb 'to hold.' In choice A, 'who' should be 'whom' to indicate the object of the verb. Choice B is incorrect as 'whom' is incorrectly placed before 'was responsible.' Choice D is also incorrect due to the awkward phrasing and the use of 'on' which is unnecessary.

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