Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following is an example of a prepositional phrase?

• A. After the game
• B. Running fast
• C. She sings
• D. Can you help me?

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'After the game.' A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object, describing a relationship in time, location, or direction. In this case, 'After' is the preposition, and 'the game' is its object, making it a prepositional phrase. Choices B, C, and D do not contain prepositional phrases. Choice B, 'Running fast,' is a gerund phrase with an adverb modifying a verb. Choice C, 'She sings,' is a subject-verb sentence construction. Choice D, 'Can you help me?' is an interrogative sentence asking for assistance.

2. Identify the verb in the following sentence: The dog chased the fluffy squirrel around the oak tree.

• A. around
• B. chased
• C. squirrel
• D. the

Correct answer: B

Rationale: A verb is a word that expresses an action or state of being. In this sentence, 'chased' is the verb as it describes the action the dog is performing - chasing the fluffy squirrel. 'Around' is a preposition indicating location, 'squirrel' is a noun referring to the animal being chased, and 'the' is an article used to specify the squirrel. Therefore, the correct answer is 'chased.'

3. Which of the following sentences is the most correct in terms of style, clarity, and punctuation?

• A. The possible side effects of the medication that the doctor had prescribed for her were a concern for Lucinda, and she continued to take the medication.
• B. The medication that the doctor prescribed had side effects concerning Lucinda, who continued to take it.
• C. Lucinda was concerned about side effects from the medication that her doctor had prescribed, so she continued to take it.
• D. Although Lucinda was concerned about the possible side effects, she continued to take the medication that her doctor had prescribed for her.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Choice D is the most appropriate sentence in terms of style, clarity, and punctuation. It maintains parallel structure in the sentence by using 'Although Lucinda was concerned about the possible side effects, she continued to take the medication that her doctor had prescribed for her.' This choice effectively conveys the cause and effect relationship between Lucinda's concern about side effects and her decision to continue taking the medication. Choices A, B, and C have issues with subject-verb agreement, awkward phrasing, or lack of clarity in expressing the relationship between Lucinda's concern and her action, making them less correct compared to Choice D.

4. In the words proactive, progress, and projecting, pro- is a(n) _______ that means _______.

• A. suffix; good, on top of, or over
• B. prefix; before, forward, or front
• C. affix; after, behind, or in back of
• D. prefix; against, under, or below

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the words proactive, progress, and projecting, 'pro-' is a prefix meaning 'before, forward, or front.' This prefix denotes something happening before or moving forward, as seen in 'progress' and 'projecting,' where it signifies moving ahead or progressing. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'pro-' is not a suffix, affix, or prefix that means 'good, on top of, or over,' 'after, behind, or in back of,' or 'against, under, or below' respectively. The key is to recognize the meaning of the prefix 'pro-' in the given words and associate it with concepts related to being before or moving forward.

5. Identify the independent clause in the following sentence: You need to call your mother as soon as you get home.

• A. You need to call your mother.
• B. As soon as you get home.
• C. You get home.
• D. You need to call.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: "You need to call your mother." An independent clause is a sentence that can stand alone and express a complete thought. In this sentence, the clause "You need to call your mother" functions independently and makes complete sense by itself. Choice B, "As soon as you get home," is a dependent clause as it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. Choice C, "You get home," is also a dependent clause lacking a complete thought. Choice D, "You need to call," is not a complete sentence without specifying who needs to call.

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