Nursing Elites

1. Unfortunately, the belief that changelings could be convinced to leave was not just an innocuous superstition; however, on some occasions, harm came to the individual who was thought to be a changeling. Which is the best way to revise and combine the underlined portion of the sentences?

• A. an innocuous superstition, on some occasions,
• B. an innocuous superstition, but on some occasions,
• C. an innocuous superstition; however, on some occasions,
• D. an innocuous superstition: on some occasions,

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The best way to revise and combine the underlined portion of the sentences is by using a semicolon to show a stronger connection between the two ideas. Using 'however' after the semicolon helps to contrast the innocuous superstition with the negative outcome that sometimes occurred, providing a smoother flow between the ideas. Choice A is incorrect as it lacks a proper conjunction or punctuation to connect the ideas. Choice B is incorrect as 'but' does not effectively contrast the ideas as 'however' does. Choice D is incorrect as a colon is used to introduce a list or explanation, which is not suitable in this context where a contrast is needed.

2. Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?

• A. I can’t come to your party.
• B. I will be unable to come to your party.
• C. I won't be able to go to your party.
• D. I can't go to your party.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'I will be unable to come to your party.' This sentence uses formal language by avoiding contractions and employing a more polished wording. Choice A, 'I can’t come to your party,' contains a contraction ('can’t'), which makes it less formal. Choice C, 'I won't be able to go to your party,' though polite, still uses a contraction ('won't') and is not as formal as the correct answer. Choice D, 'I can't go to your party,' also includes a contraction and is less formal compared to the most formal choice, which is option B.

3. What is the correct plural form of the noun 'class'?

• A. Class
• B. Class'
• C. Class's
• D. Classes

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct plural form of the noun 'class' is 'classes.' When forming the plural of 'class,' you add 'es' to the singular form. Choices A, B, and C do not correctly represent the plural form of 'class' and are therefore incorrect. Choice A is the singular form, choice B is incorrect as it includes an apostrophe, and choice C shows possession which is not required for pluralization.

4. Which of the following is an example of a correctly punctuated sentence?

• A. Beatrice is very intelligent; however, she just does not apply herself well enough in her classes to make good grades.
• B. Beatrice is very intelligent: she just does not apply herself well enough in her classes to make good grades.
• C. Beatrice is very intelligent; she just does not apply herself well enough in her classes to make good grades.
• D. Beatrice is very intelligent; she just does not apply herself well enough in her classes to make good grades.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Option D is the correct answer as it uses a semicolon to correctly separate two independent clauses. In this sentence, 'Beatrice is very intelligent' and 'she just does not apply herself well enough in her classes to make good grades' are two independent clauses that are related but can stand alone as separate sentences. The semicolon is the appropriate punctuation mark to link these two closely related ideas. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because they either use a comma splice (A), a colon (B), or lack appropriate punctuation (C) to separate the independent clauses.

5. Though the term nomad is often associated with early populations, nomadic cultures exist today, especially in the mountains of Europe and Asia. Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly?

• A. the comma after populations
• B. the comma after today
• C. the apostrophe in mountain’s
• D. the period after Asia

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The apostrophe in 'mountain’s' is used incorrectly. The word should be 'mountains' without the apostrophe because it is a plural noun, not possessive. The other choices (A, B, D) have the correct usage of punctuation marks and do not contain errors related to punctuation.

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