Nursing Elites

1. Select the word that makes this sentence grammatically correct. People often believe ______ to be morally superior to their friends.

• A. oneself
• B. themself
• C. theirselves
• D. themselves

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct pronoun to use in this sentence is 'themselves' because it refers to the plural noun 'People.' 'Oneself' is singular and does not match the plural subject. 'Themself' is not a standard pronoun in English and is considered non-standard usage. 'Theirselves' is not a proper word in standard English grammar and is grammatically incorrect. Therefore, 'themselves' is the only grammatically correct option in this context.

2. Select the word or phrase that makes this sentence grammatically correct. Before ________ this medicine, consume a modest meal.

• A. having taken
• B. taking
• C. took
• D. will take

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct form to use in this sentence is the present participle 'taking.' The sentence should read, 'Before taking this medicine, consume a modest meal.' It is important to use the present participle form when talking about an action that occurs before another action. Choice A 'having taken' is incorrect as it suggests a completed action before consuming a meal. Choice C 'took' is in the past tense, not suitable for indicating an action that should happen before another. Choice D 'will take' is in the future tense, which does not fit the context of the sentence.

3. Select the word or phrase that is misplaced in the following sentence: The book is in my locker at school that is long overdue.

• A. The book
• B. in my locker
• C. at school
• D. that is long overdue

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The phrase 'that is long overdue' is misplaced in the sentence as it disrupts the flow. Placing it after 'The book' would enhance clarity and coherence. This adjustment ensures the phrase directly describes the book rather than the school, improving the logical and coherent connection within the sentence structure. Choices A, B, and C are correctly positioned and contribute to a clear and coherent sentence about the location of the book.

4. What punctuation is needed in the following sentence to make it correct? Harvey, please make sure that the patient is resting comfortably.

• A. Period
• B. Comma
• C. Question mark
• D. Exclamation mark

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct punctuation needed in the sentence is a period. A period is needed at the end of the sentence to indicate the completion of the thought and to make it a grammatically correct statement. The other options (comma, question mark, exclamation mark) do not fit the context of the sentence. In this case, a period is used to end a declarative sentence, stating a fact without needing any additional punctuation for the context provided.

5. Which of the following words fits best in the following sentence? ___________ the emergency room was not busy last night, the head nurse still did not let anyone end her shift early.

• A. Because
• B. Provided that
• C. As if
• D. Although

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The word 'although' is the best fit in the sentence because it indicates a contrast between the fact that the emergency room was not busy last night and the head nurse's decision not to let anyone end her shift early. 'Although' sets up a contrast by acknowledging the first part of the sentence while introducing the surprising or unexpected information that follows. Choices A, B, and C do not provide the appropriate contrast needed in this context. 'Because' implies causation, 'Provided that' implies a condition for something to happen, and 'As if' implies a comparison rather than a contrast.

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