Nursing Elites

1. Which example uses correct punctuation?

• A. "I really can't make it," he answered, "you should probably go without me."
• B. "I really can't make it," he answered. "you should probably go without me."
• C. "I really can't make it," he answered. "You should probably go without me."
• D. "I really can't make it," he answered, "you should probably go without me."

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A uses proper dialogue punctuation. The comma appears inside the closing quotation mark after 'make it,' and 'you' remains lowercase because it continues the same sentence. In Choice B, there is a period instead of a comma after 'answered,' breaking the sentence incorrectly. Choice C incorrectly places the comma outside the quotation mark after 'make it.' Choice D, similar to Choice B, uses a period instead of a comma after 'answered,' leading to incorrect punctuation.

2. Which sentence does not need quotation marks because it is an indirect quotation?

• A. Dr. Martin Luther King said, I have a dream!
• B. John F. Kennedy announced plans to go to the moon.
• C. We have nothing to fear but fear itself, said President Roosevelt in his inauguration speech.
• D. Benjamin Franklin wrote the famous saying, Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: An indirect quotation does not require quotation marks as it paraphrases what was said without directly quoting it. Sentence B, 'John F. Kennedy announced plans to go to the moon,' is an example of an indirect quotation as it conveys the information without using the exact words spoken by Kennedy. Choices A, C, and D directly quote the individuals and thus require quotation marks, making them incorrect answers.

3. The following words share a common Greek-based suffix: anthropology, biology, cosmetology, etymology, and genealogy. What is the most likely meaning of the suffix -logy?

• A. Record
• B. Study
• C. Science
• D. Technique

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'Study.' The suffix -logy is derived from the Greek word 'logia,' meaning 'the study of.' In words like anthropology (study of humans), biology (study of life), cosmetology (study of cosmetics), etymology (study of word origins), and genealogy (study of family history), the suffix -logy indicates a field of study or discipline. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the suffix -logy does not signify 'record,' 'science,' or 'technique,' but rather the concept of 'study' or 'science of.'

4. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

• A. Running through the park, the dog chased me.
• B. I saw the dog running through the park.
• C. The dog chased me through the park.
• D. While running through the park, I saw the dog.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. In sentence A, the modifier 'Running through the park' is misplaced because it makes it seem like the dog was the one running through the park rather than the intended meaning that the speaker was running through the park. In choices B, C, and D, the modifiers are correctly placed, providing clear and concise descriptions without causing confusion about who or what is performing the action.

5. What is the best definition of the word veritable?

• A. Noble
• B. Genuine
• C. Forceful
• D. Exaggerated

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The best definition of the word 'veritable' is 'Genuine.' Veritable means real or authentic, not exaggerated or forceful. 'Noble' refers to having high moral qualities or excellent character, which is unrelated to the meaning of 'veritable.' 'Forceful' describes something having a strong impact or effect, which is not synonymous with 'veritable.' 'Exaggerated' means to represent something as being larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is, which is opposite in meaning to 'veritable.' Therefore, 'Genuine' is the correct choice as it aligns best with the definition of 'veritable.'

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