Nursing Elites

1. What is the structure of the following sentence: The restaurant is unconventional because it serves both Chicago-style pizza and New York-style pizza?

• A. Simple
• B. Compound
• C. Complex
• D. Compound-complex

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The sentence is a complex sentence because it consists of an independent clause 'The restaurant is unconventional' and a dependent clause 'because it serves both Chicago-style pizza and New York-style pizza.' In a complex sentence, an independent clause can stand alone as a sentence, but a dependent clause cannot. Choice A is incorrect because a simple sentence contains just one independent clause. Choice B is incorrect as a compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction. Choice D is incorrect as a compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

2. Which of the following sentences correctly uses subject-verb agreement?

• A. The lead scientist writes the reports; however, all scientists in the group do the research.
• B. The lead scientist is the one who writes the reports; however, she is the only one of the scientists who does the research.
• C. The lead scientist writes the reports; however, she is the only one of the scientists who does the research.
• D. The lead scientist is the one who writes the reports; however, every scientist in the group does the research.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because it maintains subject-verb agreement. In this sentence, 'she is' agrees with 'the lead scientist,' and 'does' agrees with 'she.' Choices A, C, and D have subject-verb agreement errors. In choice A, 'write' should be 'writes' to match the singular subject 'The lead scientist,' and 'does' should be 'do' to match the plural 'scientists in the group.' Choice C also has the same subject-verb agreement error as A. In choice D, 'do the research' should be 'does the research' to match the singular 'every scientist in the group.'

3. Identify the type of clause in the sentence 'When the clock struck midnight, the magic began.'

• A. Main clause
• B. Subordinate clause
• C. Appositive clause
• D. Noun clause

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The clause 'When the clock struck midnight' is a subordinate clause because it does not express a complete thought on its own and depends on the main clause 'the magic began' to form a complete sentence. Subordinate clauses typically begin with subordinating conjunctions like 'when,' 'if,' 'because,' etc., and serve to provide additional information or context to the main clause. Choice A, 'Main clause,' is incorrect because the highlighted clause is not the primary clause that provides the main idea. Choice C, 'Appositive clause,' is incorrect as an appositive clause renames or explains a noun in the sentence, which is not the case here. Choice D, 'Noun clause,' is incorrect as a noun clause functions as a noun within a sentence, and the highlighted clause does not act as a noun but rather as a dependent clause providing contextual information.

4. Which of the following is a thesis statement?

• A. While Abel Tasman is the first European credited with seeing New Zealand, James Cook is recognized for mapping the country.
• B. James Cook is recognized for mapping New Zealand.
• C. Abel Tasman was the first European to see New Zealand.
• D. New Zealand was first mapped by James Cook.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer as it presents a clear thesis statement by comparing the achievements of Abel Tasman and James Cook. It establishes the main argument of the text, which is a key characteristic of a thesis statement. Choice B is too specific and only focuses on James Cook without presenting an argument. Choice C simply states a historical fact without presenting an argument or comparison. Choice D, while related to the topic, does not establish a clear argument or comparison between individuals, making it an incorrect thesis statement.

5. Surely, he thought, I can’t trust this enticing yet dubious offer, although I could use the opportunity more than I’d like to admit. 'Although' is which part of speech?

• A. Adverb
• B. Preposition
• C. Conjunction
• D. Adjective

Correct answer: C

Rationale: 'Although' is a conjunction because it connects two clauses in the sentence. In the given sentence, 'although' introduces a dependent clause ('although I could use the opportunity more than I’d like to admit') and connects it to the independent clause ('Surely, he thought, I can’t trust this enticing yet dubious offer'). This conjunction shows the contrast between the two ideas. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because 'although' does not function as an adverb, preposition, or adjective in this context.

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