Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following choices would be the best beginning for an essay titled “Scientists Debate: Global Climate Change”?

• A. The Earth is heating up. The polar ice caps are melting, and whole species are going extinct while governments and scientists argue over rules and regulations.
• B. The argument seems to be about whether climate change is really happening and if so, who causes it. Some scientists argue that people are causing the change.
• C. If the Earth heats up, what will our new world look like? Scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding climate change have projected a series of scenarios that could happen.
• D. While few people can understand all of the issues related to climate change, one thing is sure: scientists do not agree. There seem to be several different views on how to look at climate change data.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C would be the best beginning for an essay on 'Scientists Debate: Global Climate Change' because it sets the stage for discussion by introducing the potential consequences of Earth heating up and inviting readers to consider the implications. It also highlights the expertise of scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding climate change, positioning them as credible sources for further discussion on the topic. The other choices either focus on the existing debate without providing a broader context (A and D) or present a narrow view on whether climate change is real and human-caused (B) without delving into the broader implications and discussions within the scientific community.

2. Which of the following suffixes has an action that means 'relating to'?

• A. -ic
• B. -ology
• C. -ation
• D. -ate

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is '-ic.' The suffix '-ic' means 'relating to,' as seen in words like 'artistic' (relating to art). - 'B' is incorrect as the suffix '-ology' refers to the study of a subject, not 'relating to.' - 'C' is incorrect as the suffix '-ation' is used to form nouns expressing an action or process, not 'relating to.' - 'D' is incorrect as the suffix '-ate' is used to form verbs or nouns denoting an office, function, or rank, not 'relating to.'

3. His skill on the soccer field made him an _______ member of the team.

• A. indispensable
• B. indispensable
• C. indispensable
• D. indispensable

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct spelling is 'indispensable,' which means absolutely necessary. In this context, it implies that his skill on the soccer field is crucial and vital for the team's success. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect due to misspellings that do not accurately convey the intended meaning.

4. If you go to the market, please pick up some beef, carrots, and celery, and I will make some of that delicious stew we had last week. Which comma should be removed in the sentence above?

• A. The comma after the word 'market'
• B. The comma after the word 'beef'
• C. The comma after the word 'celery'
• D. The comma after the word 'delicious'

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The comma after 'delicious' is unnecessary as it separates the adjective 'delicious' from the noun 'stew'. In this case, 'delicious' is describing the type of stew, so the comma should be removed to maintain correct sentence structure. The other commas in the sentence are correctly used to separate items in a list and after introductory phrases, making them necessary for clarity and grammatical correctness.

5. Which of the following sentences has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

• A. Because the students in the chemistry class did poorly on the exam, they had to take a make-up exam.
• B. Since the doctor has a lot of experience with this illness, she should know how to treat it.
• C. If the choir has a problem with my music, they can sing something else.
• D. The party of five was late for its reservation.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Sentence B has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement with 'she' correctly referring to 'the doctor.' In sentence A, 'it' is unclear and doesn't have a clear antecedent. In sentence C, 'they' does not agree with 'choir,' which is a singular noun. In sentence D, 'their' should be 'its' to agree with the singular noun 'party.'

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