Nursing Elites

1. The plane ride was terrible, and they got home three hours late: _______ they never made it to the wedding.

• A. although
• B. conversely
• C. unless
• D. consequently

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'consequently.' In this sentence, 'consequently' is used to show the result of their late arrival, leading to them missing the wedding. 'Although' (choice A) is incorrect because it suggests a contrast rather than a cause-effect relationship. 'Conversely' (choice B) is also incorrect as it indicates a contrasting idea. 'Unless' (choice C) introduces a condition, which doesn't fit the context of the sentence. Therefore, 'consequently' best connects the delay to missing the wedding.

2. Select the subject with which the underlined verb must agree: 'Everyone I know has the day off, but my boss wants me to work.'

• A. Everyone
• B. I
• C. day
• D. boss

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Everyone.' In the sentence, the verb 'has' must agree with the singular subject 'Everyone.' 'I,' 'day,' and 'boss' are not the subjects that the verb 'has' must agree with. 'I' is the object pronoun, 'day' is the object of the preposition 'off,' and 'boss' is part of the second clause and not the subject that governs the verb agreement in the first clause.

3. Identify the subject in the following sentence: 'The red car parked in the driveway.'

• A. driveway
• B. red
• C. car
• D. the

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In the sentence 'The red car parked in the driveway,' the subject is 'car' because it is the noun that is performing the action of parking. The subject is typically the main noun that the rest of the sentence revolves around. 'Driveway' is part of the prepositional phrase 'in the driveway.' 'Red' is an adjective describing the car, and 'the' is an article providing information about the car but not the main noun carrying out the action.

4. Why is it not recommended to edit while writing your first draft?

• A. It is considered prewriting.
• B. It wastes effort.
• C. It clouds judgment.
• D. It changes the organization.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'It wastes effort.' Editing while writing the first draft can be counterproductive as it interrupts the flow of ideas and slows down the writing process. Instead of focusing on perfecting each sentence or paragraph, it is more beneficial to get all ideas down first during the initial drafting phase. Choice A is incorrect as editing is not part of the prewriting stage. Choice C is incorrect because editing may affect the quality of judgment but is not the primary reason to avoid it during the first draft. Choice D is incorrect because changes in organization can be made during the revision stage, not necessarily while writing the initial draft.

5. What is the function of a conjunction in a sentence?

• A. To connect words or phrases
• B. To describe a noun
• C. To modify a verb
• D. To show possession

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'To connect words or phrases.' Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. They help to join different elements together, such as coordinating conjunctions like 'and,' 'but,' 'or,' etc. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. B is incorrect because describing a noun is the function of an adjective, not a conjunction. C is incorrect because modifying a verb is the role of an adverb, not a conjunction. D is incorrect because showing possession is the function of a possessive noun or pronoun, not a conjunction.

Similar Questions