Nursing Elites

1. Select the pronoun that could be used in the following sentence: Mrs. Sato, _______ lives down the street, is 99 years old.

• A. she
• B. who
• C. which
• D. whom

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B' - 'who.' 'Who' is the correct relative pronoun to introduce the clause 'who lives down the street,' providing more information about Mrs. Sato. The other choices, 'she,' 'which,' and 'whom,' are not appropriate relative pronouns for referring to a person in this context.

2. Which of the following is the complete subject of the following sentence? All of Shannon’s family and friends helped her to celebrate her 50th birthday at Café Sorrento.

• A. Family and friends
• B. All
• C. All of Shannon’s family and friends
• D. Shannon’s family and friends

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The complete subject in the sentence is 'All of Shannon’s family and friends.' This phrase encompasses the entirety of the group involved in celebrating Shannon’s 50th birthday at Café Sorrento. It includes both her family and friends collectively, highlighting the full extent of individuals who participated in the celebration. The term 'All of Shannon’s family and friends' is essential for providing a comprehensive subject that covers everyone who contributed to making the event special. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not capture the complete scope of individuals involved in the birthday celebration, unlike choice C which encompasses both Shannon’s family and friends.

3. What type of sentence is the following: 'If it rains tomorrow, the picnic will be canceled'?

• A. Simple
• B. Compound
• C. Complex
• D. Compound-complex

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The given sentence, 'If it rains tomorrow, the picnic will be canceled,' is a complex sentence. It consists of an independent clause 'the picnic will be canceled' and a dependent clause 'If it rains tomorrow.' A simple sentence contains just one independent clause, a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses, and a compound-complex sentence contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Therefore, choices A, B, and D are incorrect for this sentence.

4. The old clock hadn't worked in years, and _____ Ally finally decided to take it off the wall. Which of the following transition words or phrases is most appropriate to complete the sentence?

• A. as a result
• B. conversely
• C. then again
• D. similarly

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'as a result.' This transition word is most suitable in this context as it indicates a logical consequence. The old clock not working for years led to Ally deciding to take it off the wall. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. 'Conversely' suggests a contrast, 'then again' implies reconsideration or a contrasting point, and 'similarly' indicates a comparison, none of which align with the cause-and-effect relationship presented in the sentence.

5. After a long, exhausting hike, Stephanie went home and fell asleep on the couch, which she had done many times before. Which comma should be removed in the sentence above?

• A. The comma after the word 'long'
• B. The comma after the word 'hike'
• C. The comma after the word 'home'
• D. The comma after the word 'couch'

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The comma after 'home' is unnecessary and should be removed. In this sentence, 'and' is joining two independent clauses, which doesn't require a comma before it. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they are correctly placed commas within the sentence.

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