Nursing Elites

1. Therefore, because, and accordingly are examples of which type of signal words?

• A. Emphasis words
• B. Compare/contrast words
• C. Cause-and-effect words
• D. Temporal sequencing words

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. 'Therefore,' 'because,' and 'accordingly' are examples of cause-and-effect signal words. These words indicate a relationship between actions or events where one causes or results in another. Choice A, 'Emphasis words,' is incorrect as the given signal words do not emphasize a point but rather show cause and effect. Choice B, 'Compare/contrast words,' is incorrect as these signal words do not indicate a comparison or contrast between two ideas. Choice D, 'Temporal sequencing words,' is incorrect as the signal words provided do not specifically denote a sequence of events over time, but rather a cause-and-effect relationship.

2. The test was ridiculously easy, and the entire class got every question right. Which of the following parts of speech is 'ridiculously' as used in the sentence above?

• A. Verb
• B. Interjection
• C. Adjective
• D. Adverb

Correct answer: D

Rationale: 'Ridiculously' is an adverb in this sentence, modifying the adjective 'easy.' Adverbs typically modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs. In this case, 'ridiculously' is describing the adjective 'easy,' indicating the degree or manner of the adjective. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. 'Ridiculously' is not a verb (choice A) as it is not expressing an action or state. It is not an interjection (choice B) since it is not an abrupt exclamation. Also, it is not an adjective (choice C) as it is not directly modifying a noun or pronoun.

3. Which of the following is a synonym for 'reiterate'?

• A. Refine
• B. Relegate
• C. Regale
• D. Repeat

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Repeat.' 'Reiterate' means to say something again, making 'repeat' a synonym. 'Refine' means to improve, 'relegate' means to dismiss to an inferior position, and 'regale' means to entertain or amuse, which do not align in meaning with 'reiterate.'

4. Which of the following root words would be used in a word related to the body?

• A. corp
• B. auto
• C. man
• D. bio

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The root word 'corp' is related to the body as it comes from the Latin word 'corpus,' meaning body. Words like 'corporal' and 'corporation' are derived from this root, linking them to the body in some manner. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. 'Auto' relates to self or automatic, 'man' pertains to human or hand, and 'bio' is associated with life or living organisms, none of which directly signify the body.

5. What part of speech is the word 'growing' in the sentence: 'He felt a growing sense of unease'?

• A. Verb
• B. Adjective
• C. Noun
• D. Adverb

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'growing' in the sentence 'He felt a growing sense of unease' is functioning as an adjective. It describes the sense of unease, indicating a characteristic of the sense rather than an action (verb), a person, place, thing, or idea (noun), or modifying a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (adverb). Therefore, 'growing' is an adjective in this context.

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