Nursing Elites

1. Knitting is my favorite hobby... Which of the following sentences does not fit with the rest of the paragraph above?

• A. There are other benefits of knitting, too.
• B. The repetition of stitch after stitch is so relaxing.
• C. A ball of wool holds so much potential and is also a sustainable resource.
• D. It helped me.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The sentence about the ball of wool being a sustainable resource introduces a new idea that doesn't align with the other ideas in the paragraph, which focus on relaxation and health benefits. Choices A, B, and D all relate to the positive aspects and personal experience with knitting, which are in line with the paragraph's context. Choice A expands on the benefits of knitting, choice B highlights the relaxing nature of the activity, and choice D indicates a personal benefit obtained from knitting.

2. Which sentence is an example of passive voice?

• A. The teacher graded the tests.
• B. The tests were graded by the teacher.
• C. The students took the test.
• D. The test was difficult.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'The tests were graded by the teacher.' This sentence is an example of passive voice, where the subject receives the action. In passive voice construction, the focus is on the receiver of the action rather than the doer. Choices A, C, and D are not in passive voice. Choice A 'The teacher graded the tests' is in active voice where the subject (teacher) performs the action. Choice C 'The students took the test' is also in active voice with the subject (students) carrying out the action. Choice D 'The test was difficult' is in passive voice but does not exemplify the subject receiving an action performed by an agent, which is a defining characteristic of passive voice.

3. Which word best completes the sentence: 'The scientist conducted the experiment with _____ precision.'

• A. extreme
• B. great
• C. utter
• D. remarkable

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this sentence, the word 'utter' best fits as it emphasizes the absolute and complete accuracy of the experiment. 'Utter' means total or complete, and in this context, it conveys a sense of total precision. Choices A, B, and D do not carry the same connotation of absolute precision. 'Extreme' and 'remarkable' may imply a high level of precision but not necessarily absolute or complete precision. 'Great' is a more general term that does not specifically emphasize the completeness of the precision required in conducting the experiment.

4. What verb tense is used in the underlined words in the following sentence? 'The doctor prescribed medicine after my son had been sick for four days.'

• A. Past perfect
• B. Present perfect
• C. Past progressive
• D. Present progressive

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Past perfect.' In the sentence, 'had been sick' is in the past perfect tense. The past perfect tense is formed with 'had' + the past participle of the main verb. In this sentence, it indicates an action that was completed before another past action. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the sentence does not contain the present perfect, past progressive, or present progressive tenses as indicated by the underlined words. The present perfect tense would require 'has' or 'have' + past participle, the past progressive would involve 'was' or 'were' + present participle, and the present progressive would include 'am', 'is', or 'are' + present participle, none of which are present in the sentence.

5. Which of the following prefixes means 'above'?

• A. Dys-
• B. Supra-
• C. Intra-
• D. Sub-

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Supra-' as it means 'above.' 'Dys-' denotes 'bad' or 'difficult,' 'Intra-' means 'within,' and 'Sub-' indicates 'below' or 'under.' Therefore, choices A, C, and D are incorrect in the context of the question.

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