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. What punctuation is needed in this sentence to make it correct? I finished the project early; however, I really should edit my work.

• A. Apostrophe
• B. Colon
• C. Comma
• D. Semicolon

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In the given sentence, a semicolon is needed after 'early' to join the two independent clauses 'I finished the project early' and 'however, I really should edit my work.' This punctuation mark helps to connect the related ideas in the sentence while maintaining the separation between the clauses. The other choices are incorrect because an apostrophe is used to show possession or to indicate missing letters; a colon is used to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation; and a comma alone would not provide the necessary separation between the two independent clauses in this context.

3. Scissors should never be ___________ by the handle.

• A. Carry
• B. Carries
• C. Carried
• D. Carrying

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'Carried' is correct because 'should never be' requires the past participle form of the verb 'carry' to complete the sentence properly. The sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that the action is being done to the scissors, not by them. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not form the correct past participle form needed in this context.

4. Which word is not spelled correctly in the context of the following sentence? Nothing can be more delightful than a late-night swim in the reservoir.

• A. Nothing
• B. delightful
• C. then
• D. reservoir

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the context of the sentence, the word 'then' is used incorrectly. The correct word that should be used is 'than,' which is used to make comparisons. The sentence should read, 'Nothing can be more delightful than a late-night swim in the reservoir.' The other choices 'Nothing,' 'delightful,' and 'reservoir' are spelled correctly and are contextually appropriate in the sentence.

5. Which word in the following sentence is a noun: 'The bird flew across the blue sky'?

• A. across
• B. flew
• C. bird
• D. blue

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the sentence 'The bird flew across the blue sky,' 'bird' is the noun. A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this sentence, 'bird' represents a living creature, making it the noun. 'Across' is a preposition used to show the relationship between 'flew' and 'sky.' 'Flew' is a verb indicating an action, and 'blue' is an adjective describing the sky.

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