Nursing Elites

1. What is the main argument of this essay?

• A. iPads and Kindles are easier to read than books
• B. The printing press was a great invention
• C. The Internet is how people receive information
• D. Technology will soon replace printed material

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The main argument of the essay is that technology will soon replace printed material, specifically printed books. The passage discusses how the rise of the Internet and electronic devices like the iPad and Kindle are making printed books unnecessary. It presents a progression from oral tradition to printed books and now to digital and electronic options. The essay highlights how the convenience and multi-functionality of devices like the iPad and Kindle will lead to the eventual demise of printed books. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because while they are mentioned in the essay, they are not the central argument. The essay focuses on the transition from printed material to digital and electronic options, making choice D the correct answer.

2. Which definition most closely relates to the usage of the word moult in the passage?

• A. An adventure of sorts, especially underwater
• B. Mating act between two insects
• C. The act of shedding part or all of the outer shell
• D. Death of an organism that ends in a revival of life

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The definition that most closely relates to the usage of the word 'moult' in the passage is the act of shedding part or all of the outer shell. The passage mentions how some insects remain under water until they are ready to undergo their final moult and attain the winged state. This process involves shedding their old skin or exoskeleton to transition from the aquatic larval stage to the aerial adult stage. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not align with the specific context provided in the passage. Choice A talks about an adventure underwater, which is unrelated to the biological process of moulting. Choice B refers to a mating act between insects, which is not the focus of the passage. Choice D discusses the death of an organism leading to a revival of life, which is not connected to the moulting process described in the passage.

3. Which of the following can be logically inferred from the passage?

• A. The Vikings disliked exploring the New World.
• B. Leif Erikson's banishment led to his exploration of Canada.
• C. Leif Erikson never shared his stories with the King of Norway.
• D. Historians have difficulty pinpointing events in Viking history.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. It can be inferred from the passage that historians have difficulty definitively pinpointing Viking historical events. The passage highlights the uncertainty around Leif Erikson's birth year, conflicting accounts of interactions with natives, and the lack of clarity regarding specific events in Viking history. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect. There is no indication in the passage that the Vikings disliked exploring the New World; Leif Erikson's banishment did not directly lead to his exploration of Canada but rather his desire to spread Christianity and find new lands; and there is no mention of Leif Erikson not sharing his stories with the King of Norway.

4. Of the individuals described below, who seems like the best applicant for the roommate advertisement?

• A. Frances is a research assistant in the science department and owns a Yorkshire terrier.
• B. Adelaide works in the humanities department and is seeking a three-month rental.
• C. Cosette is allergic to cigarette smoke and requires a quiet place to study.
• D. Felix is a graduate student in the history department and does not own a car.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The best applicant for the roommate advertisement is Cosette. The ad specifies that the current occupants are quiet, the house is clean/smoke-free, and no pets are allowed. Cosette is allergic to cigarette smoke, indicating she is a non-smoker and prefers a smoke-free environment. She also needs a quiet place to study, aligning with the quiet environment mentioned in the ad. Additionally, the ad prefers long-term applicants, and Cosette's need for a quiet place to study implies she will likely remain for an extended period. Frances owning a Yorkshire terrier goes against the ad's 'no pets' policy. Adelaide seeking a three-month rental does not align with the preference for long-term applicants. Felix not owning a car is not relevant to the criteria set by the ad.

5. Which of the following choices introduces a specific claim and distinguishes it from counterclaims?

• A. Is texting while driving really a critical safety issue? Are all kinds of distracted driving created equal? What can be said about the nature of distracted driving among teenagers?
• B. It's true that distracted driving is dangerous. There may be nothing more dangerous than texting while driving. Texting while driving has resulted in more than 15,000 deaths and over 200,000 injuries. The majority of texting drivers are teens, although other age groups have been implicated.
• C. Texting while driving is one of the key issues facing young people today: it's a fact that texting drivers have killed over 16,000 people between 2002 and
• D. While some argue that texting while driving is just one form of distracted driving, it stands out as particularly hazardous due to the level of focus it diverts from the road. Studies show that drivers who text are 23 times more likely to be involved in an accident compared to other forms of distracted driving.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Choice B introduces a specific claim that texting while driving is extremely dangerous by stating that 'there may be nothing more dangerous than texting while driving' and supports this claim with statistics on the number of deaths and injuries caused by texting while driving. It further emphasizes the impact by mentioning that the majority of texting drivers are teens. This approach of providing specific evidence helps to distinguish the claim from counterclaims and strengthens the argument. Choices A, C, and D do not introduce a specific claim supported by factual evidence and fail to distinguish it from potential counterclaims, making them less effective in presenting a strong argument.

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