Nursing Elites

1. Usually I take a walk every day after breakfast, ____________ it was raining today.

• A. While
• B. Because
• C. But
• D. When

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is 'But.' In this sentence, the conjunction 'but' is used to show a contrast between the usual routine of taking a walk after breakfast and the fact that it was raining today. 'While' suggests a concurrent action, 'Because' implies causation, and 'When' introduces a time relationship, none of which are suitable in this context.

2. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• A. Krista was not sure who to hold responsible for the broken window.
• B. Krista was not sure whom was responsible for the broken window.
• C. Krista was not sure whom to hold responsible for the broken window.
• D. Krista was not sure on who she should place responsibility for the broken window.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct structure is 'whom to hold responsible' as 'whom' is the object of the verb 'to hold.' In choice A, 'who' should be 'whom' to indicate the object of the verb. Choice B is incorrect as 'whom' is incorrectly placed before 'was responsible.' Choice D is also incorrect due to the awkward phrasing and the use of 'on' which is unnecessary.

3. What would be the best supporting detail to follow Maria’s topic sentence “My family throws elaborate holiday celebrations?”

• A. Holidays are just a waste of everyone’s time and money, in my opinion.
• B. First, we decide who will host the holiday dinner and when the celebration will take place.
• C. My household includes five people, but my extended family includes over thirty people.
• D. Afterwards, we all help clean up and then relax by continuing to chat with each other.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Choice B is the best supporting detail to follow Maria’s topic sentence as it describes the initial planning stages of the holiday celebrations, which aligns with the concept of throwing elaborate holiday celebrations. It sets the stage for the organization and preparation involved in these events, making it a logical progression from the main idea. Choice A is incorrect as it presents a contrasting opinion about holidays that does not support the idea of elaborate celebrations. Choice C provides information about family size but does not directly relate to the process of throwing elaborate holiday celebrations. Choice D talks about post-celebration activities and does not directly support the initial statement about the elaborate celebrations themselves.

4. Identify the relative clause in the sentence 'The book that won the award was a bestseller.'

• A. 'The book'
• B. 'that won the award'
• C. 'was a bestseller'
• D. 'award'

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B: 'that won the award.' A relative clause provides additional information about a noun in the sentence. In this case, 'that won the award' is the relative clause specifying which book out of all books is being referred to. It is essential to recognize and understand relative clauses for better comprehension of sentence structures. Choice A ('The book') is the main noun phrase and not a relative clause. Choice C ('was a bestseller') is the main clause of the sentence, not a relative clause. Choice D ('award') is a noun but not a relative clause as it does not provide additional information about a noun in the sentence.

5. The RV was a great purchase for our family and brought us all closer together. Which of the following transitional phrases would improve this sentence?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Not surprisingly, the RV
• C. Furthermore, the RV
• D. As it turns out, the RV

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The transitional phrase 'As it turns out' adds a reflective tone that matches the surprise at how well the RV worked for the family. Choice A ('NO CHANGE') does not introduce any new information or transition. Choice B ('Not surprisingly, the RV') contradicts the surprise factor mentioned in the sentence. Choice C ('Furthermore, the RV') does not provide a suitable transition given the context of the sentence.

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