Nursing Elites

1. The student studies diligently for her upcoming exam. Which word is the plural form of 'study'?

• A. studies
• B. studying
• C. studied
• D. studier

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this context, 'study' is a verb, not a noun. 'Studied' is the past tense form of the verb 'study.' The plural form of a verb does not exist in the same way as it does for nouns. 'Studied' is the correct form for the past tense of 'study,' not a plural form. 'Studies' (choice A) is the third-person singular present tense form of 'study,' 'studying' (choice B) is the present participle form, and 'studier' (choice D) is not a correct form related to the verb 'study.' Therefore, 'studied' is the most appropriate choice here.

2. Which of the following sentences uses figurative language?

• A. The scientist conducted an experiment.
• B. The child ran like a cheetah.
• C. The book contained many pages.
• D. The teacher explained the concept clearly.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Choice B is the correct answer as it uses a simile, comparing the child's speed to that of a cheetah. Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, making the sentence more vivid and imaginative. In this case, the simile enhances the description of the child's speed by likening it to the swift and agile movement of a cheetah. Choices A, C, and D do not use figurative language. Option A is a straightforward statement about a scientist conducting an experiment without any figurative elements. Option C is a factual statement about a book having many pages without any figurative language. Option D is a clear explanation by a teacher without any figurative language present.

3. In the words proactive, progress, and projecting, pro- is a(n) _______ and means _______.

• A. suffix; good/on top of/over
• B. prefix; before/forward/front
• C. affix; after/behind/in back of
• D. prefix; against/under/below

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the words proactive, progress, and projecting, 'pro-' is a prefix. A prefix is a morpheme added at the beginning of a word to modify its meaning. In this case, 'pro-' means before, forward, or front, indicating a sense of being proactive, making progress, or projecting ahead. Choice A is incorrect as 'pro-' is not a suffix. Choice C is incorrect as 'pro-' is not an affix that goes at the end or in the middle of a word. Choice D is incorrect as 'pro-' does not mean against, under, or below in the given context.

4. Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

• A. I enjoy reading, watching movies, and spending time with friends.
• B. Reading, watching movies, and spending time with friends are all activities I enjoy.
• C. I like to read, watch movies, and spend time with friends.
• D. Reading, movies, and friends are all things I enjoy.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Parallel structure means using the same grammatical form for elements in a list. Option (B) uses parallel gerunds ('reading,' 'watching,' 'spending'), making it the correct choice. The other options have inconsistencies in the form of the listed activities, making them grammatically incorrect. Option (A) starts with 'I enjoy' but then switches to '-ing' verbs. Option (C) changes from 'like' to '-ing' verbs, breaking parallelism. Option (D) lists 'reading' correctly but then switches to singular nouns ('movies,' 'friends'), which is not parallel.

5. Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?

• A. After the game
• B. Running fast
• C. She sings
• D. Can you help me?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'After the game.' A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, describing a relationship in time, location, or direction. In this case, 'After' is the preposition, and 'the game' is its object, making it a prepositional phrase. Choices B, C, and D do not contain prepositional phrases. Choice B, 'Running fast,' is a gerund phrase with an adverb modifying a verb. Choice C, 'She sings,' is a subject-verb sentence construction. Choice D, 'Can you help me?' is an interrogative sentence asking for assistance.

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