Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following choices contains an error in verb tense?

• A. She said that she would finish the report yesterday.
• B. We went to the store last week.
• C. They had seen the movie before it was released.
• D. The dogs will play outside when we arrive.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is choice A, 'She said that she would finish the report yesterday.' This sentence contains a verb tense error. The reported speech 'She said' requires the verb 'would' to maintain the past tense. Choices B and D are correct as they use the appropriate verb tenses 'went' and 'will play.' Choice C is also correct as it uses 'was released' to match the past perfect tense 'had seen.'

2. Which sentence uses the pronoun 'they' correctly?

• A. They is going to the park later today.
• B. Sarah and John said they would come to the party.
• C. The teacher said they needs to finish the report.
• D. They enjoys reading books in their free time.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A. "They" should be used with "are," not "is." B. Correct use of "they" for multiple people (Sarah and John). C. "They" should not be paired with "needs." D. "They" should be used with "enjoy," not "enjoys."

3. In which of the following situations would you use formal language?

• A. Texting a friend
• B. A family reunion
• C. Skyping your grandparents
• D. At a Parent-Teacher meeting

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: At a Parent-Teacher meeting. A Parent-Teacher meeting is a formal setting where professional communication is expected. Using formal language in this context shows respect and professionalism. Choices A, B, and C involve informal or casual situations where using formal language may not be necessary or appropriate. Texting a friend, attending a family reunion, or Skyping with grandparents are typically more informal interactions where a more relaxed communication style is acceptable.

4. Identify the type of clause in the sentence: 'I ate, and he drank.'

• A. Coordinate clause
• B. Dependent clause
• C. Subordinate clause
• D. Independent clause

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: Coordinate clause.' In the sentence 'I ate, and he drank,' 'I ate' and 'he drank' are coordinate clauses. They are both independent clauses that are joined by the coordinating conjunction 'and.' A coordinate clause is a type of independent clause that is equally important and balanced within a sentence. A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and relies on an independent clause. A subordinate clause is a type of dependent clause that functions within a sentence to provide additional information but does not express a complete thought. An independent clause, on the other hand, can stand alone as a complete sentence.

5. Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? 'A childhood reading of Tales from Shakespeare permanently _____ Helene’s interest in studying the Great Bard.'

• A. piqued
• B. peaked
• C. peked
• D. peeked

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The word 'piqued' means to stimulate or arouse interest or curiosity. In this context, the sentence is referring to Helene’s interest in Shakespeare being stirred or awakened, which makes 'piqued' the correct word. Both 'peaked' and 'peeked' have different meanings (reaching the highest point and looking quickly, respectively) that do not fit the sentence. 'Peked' is not a valid word and does not make sense in the context of the sentence. Therefore, option 'A' is the correct choice.

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