Nursing Elites

1. Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct: '____ screaming took the shopkeeper by surprise.'

• A. We
• B. They
• C. Them
• D. Our

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this sentence, 'Our' is the possessive pronoun that correctly indicates possession, making the sentence grammatically correct. The sentence implies that the screaming belonged to a group that includes the shopkeeper. Therefore, 'Our' is the appropriate choice. The other options ('We,' 'They,' 'Them') are incorrect as they do not convey possession as required in the sentence.

2. Select the phrase that will make the following sentence grammatically correct. Dr. Johnson had a serious look when he _________.

• A. spoke to the patient’s parents
• B. is speaking to the patient’s parents
• C. will speak to the patient’s parents
• D. has spoken to the patient’s parents

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A - spoke to the patient’s parents.' In this sentence, the past tense 'spoke' should be used to match the past tense 'had,' indicating an action that already took place. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they use present or future tenses, which do not match the past tense 'had' in the sentence.

3. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? The nursing staff appreciate occasional thank-you cards.

• A. They
• B. It
• C. Them
• D. Us

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the sentence, 'The nursing staff appreciate occasional thank-you cards,' the pronoun 'them' is the best word to substitute for 'nursing staff.' The word 'them' is a pronoun that refers to a group of people or things, which matches the plural form of 'nursing staff.' Therefore, 'them' is the correct choice in this context. Choice A, 'They,' could also refer to the nursing staff, but 'them' is more precise in this case. Choice B, 'It,' is singular and does not match the plural 'nursing staff.' Choice D, 'Us,' refers to the speaker and others, which is not appropriate in this context.

4. Select the correct word for the blank in the following sentence: 'The other day, Stan ____ reviewing his class notes in preparation for the final exam.'

• A. begins
• B. begun
• C. begin
• D. began

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The sentence is in the past tense, indicating that the action occurred before the present moment. 'Began' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'begin' in this context. It shows that Stan started reviewing his class notes in the past. Choice A ('begins') is incorrect as it represents present tense. Choice B ('begun') is incorrect as it is the past participle form and does not fit the sentence structure. Choice C ('begin') is incorrect as it is the base form of the verb and not appropriate for the past tense context of the sentence.

5. Select the word or phrase that makes the following sentence grammatically correct. Two students ___________ the machine while the third oversaw their work.

• A. operate
• B. operating
• C. were operating
• D. has been operating

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'operate' is the correct choice as it agrees with the verb tense used in the sentence. In this case, the sentence requires the simple past tense. The correct form should be 'Two students operate the machine while the third oversaw their work.' Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not match the required verb tense for the sentence. 'Operating' (choice B) is a present participle, 'were operating' (choice C) is past continuous, and 'has been operating' (choice D) is present perfect continuous, none of which fit the context of the sentence.

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