Nursing Elites

1. What word is best to substitute for the underlined words in the following sentence? The nurse left the room to look for the paperwork she had misplaced.

• A. her
• B. he
• C. his
• D. it

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'her' is the best substitute for the underlined words 'the nurse' in the sentence. This substitution avoids redundancy and provides clarity by referring back to the nurse as a third-person singular pronoun, maintaining coherence and avoiding ambiguity. 'He' (choice B) and 'his' (choice C) are incorrect as they do not align with the gender of the nurse in the sentence. 'It' (choice D) is also incorrect as it does not refer appropriately to a person.

2. Which word is used incorrectly in the following sentence? Many pass through those doors, but only a few deserve their degrees.

• A. pass
• B. through
• C. deserve
• D. degree

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'deserve' should be used instead of 'deserves' to match the plural subject 'few'. The subject 'few' is plural, so the verb should also be plural. Therefore, the correct sentence should be 'but only a few deserve their degrees.' Choices A, B, and D are used correctly in the sentence and do not need any changes.

3. What word is best to fill in the blank in the following sentence? Jenny loaned Luis 50 dollars, and he repaid ___________ within the month.

• A. her
• B. she
• C. him
• D. its

Correct answer: C

Rationale: In this sentence, the pronoun should refer to Luis, who borrowed the money. Since Luis is a male, the correct pronoun to use in this context is 'him.' Therefore, the correct answer is 'him.' Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not match the gender of Luis or do not make sense in the context of the sentence.

4. To be admitted to the university, he ________ to make an application by May 15.

• A. Has
• B. Have
• C. Might
• D. Should

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Has.' In this sentence, 'he' is singular, so the verb should also be singular. 'Has' is the correct form of the verb for the third-person singular subject 'he.' The verb 'have' is plural and does not agree with the singular subject. 'Might' and 'should' are modal verbs that do not fit the context of the sentence requiring a simple verb form.

5. Select the word that will make the following sentence grammatically correct. Do not be afraid to consult ___________ your peers.

• A. with
• B. from
• C. by
• D. in

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct preposition to use in this sentence is 'with.' The sentence should read: 'Do not be afraid to consult with your peers.' In this context, 'with' is the appropriate preposition to indicate collaborating or seeking advice from your peers. The other prepositions ('from,' 'by,' 'in') do not convey the intended meaning of seeking advice or collaborating with your peers in this context.

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