Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following examples from the paragraph about the Silk Road is a transition sentence?

• A. The Silk Road got its name from Chinese silk, which was a major item traded along the route.
• B. However, there were many other important trade items, some of which would end up changing the world forever.
• C. Because the Silk Road was not just one single road, historians also use the term 'Silk Routes' to describe the network.
• D. The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes that stretched from China through India all the way to Africa, Greece, Rome, and Great Britain.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Choice B is the correct answer because it serves as a transition sentence in the paragraph about the Silk Road. It shifts the focus from Chinese silk being a major trade item to the introduction of other important trade items that had a significant impact on the world. This transition indicates a change in the topic being discussed within the paragraph. Choices A, C, and D do not serve as transition sentences. Choice A simply introduces the origin of the Silk Road's name, choice C provides additional information about the network without transitioning to a new topic, and choice D gives a general description of the Silk Road without transitioning to a different aspect of the trade routes.

2. According to the affixes, which of the following words refers to the love of books?

• A. Logophile
• B. Bibliophile
• C. Discophile
• D. Audiophile

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Bibliophile.' The term 'biblio-' is an affix that refers to books, and '-phile' denotes love or attraction. Therefore, 'bibliophile' specifically means a person who loves or collects books. Choice A, 'Logophile,' while containing the '-phile' suffix denoting love, relates to words instead of books. Choices C and D, 'Discophile' and 'Audiophile,' are incorrect as they respectively pertain to music records and sound systems, not books.

3. Which of the following sentences supports the thesis statement: 'Organic gardening can be as simple or complex as you choose to make it'?

• A. Organic gardening ranges from basic composting to a chemical analysis of the soil.
• B. Organic gardening is easy.
• C. Gardening is fun for everyone.
• D. Organic foods are better for health.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer because it directly supports the thesis statement by illustrating the wide spectrum of complexity within organic gardening, from basic practices like composting to more advanced techniques like soil chemical analysis. This range of possibilities aligns with the idea that organic gardening can be as simple or as complex as one chooses to make it. Choices B, C, and D do not directly relate to the flexibility and complexity aspect of organic gardening as emphasized in the thesis statement. Choice B oversimplifies the process, choice C focuses on the enjoyment of gardening in general rather than the complexity of organic gardening, and choice D discusses the health benefits of organic foods, which is not directly related to the range of options within organic gardening.

4. Which of the following is not a simple sentence?

• A. Agatha Christie was the author of more than sixty detective novels.
• B. Her most famous detectives were Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
• C. She also wrote over fifteen collections of short stories about these detectives.
• D. Most readers favor Poirot, but Christie preferred Miss Marple. Hercule Poirot is remembered not only for his genius in solving mysteries, but also for his fastidious habits and his commitment to personal grooming.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Option D is not a simple sentence because it contains multiple independent clauses joined by conjunctions ('but' and 'and'). Simple sentences consist of a single independent clause, which is a complete sentence with a subject and a verb that expresses a complete thought on its own. In contrast, option D includes multiple independent clauses about Hercule Poirot, his habits, and Miss Marple, making it a compound sentence rather than a simple one. Choices A, B, and C are all simple sentences as they each express a single complete thought with a subject and a verb, without joining multiple independent clauses together.

5. A.J. wrote an essay about the Civil War, making sure to include the vital information of who, what, where, when, and why. His teacher commended him on his thorough research.

• A. Emphasis paragraph
• B. Supporting details
• C. Topic sentence
• D. Transitions

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Supporting details. Supporting details are specific information that backs up the main points in an essay, such as the who, what, where, when, and why in A.J.'s essay about the Civil War. In this case, A.J. included crucial facts and explanations to support his main arguments. Choice A, 'Emphasis paragraph,' does not directly relate to providing specific information like supporting details do. Choice C, 'Topic sentence,' introduces the main idea of a paragraph, not the specific supporting information. Choice D, 'Transitions,' are used to connect ideas and paragraphs smoothly, but they do not provide the specific information needed to support the main points in an essay.

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