Nursing Elites

1. Fred Hampton desired to see lasting social change for African American people through nonviolent means and community recognition. Which of the following is the best way to start this sentence?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Unfortunately,
• C. Finally,
• D. As a result,

Correct answer: D

Rationale: 'As a result' correctly introduces the cause-and-effect relationship in the sentence. In this context, 'As a result' signifies that Fred Hampton's desire for lasting social change through nonviolent means and community recognition led to a specific outcome or consequence. The other choices, 'Unfortunately,' 'Finally,' and 'NO CHANGE,' do not fit the context as they do not convey the cause-and-effect relationship intended in the sentence.

2. Which of the following facts would be the most relevant to include here?

• A. NO CHANGE; best as written
• B. was another activist group that
• C. had a lot of members that
• D. was another school that

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B provides relevant context by specifying that the BPP was another activist group. This clarification helps to establish a parallel between the BPP and the NAACP in terms of their function and purpose. Choice C is incorrect as the number of members is not the key point being compared in the sentence. Choice D is incorrect as it introduces an unrelated comparison involving schools, which is not relevant to the context provided in the sentence.

3. Which of the following sentences best represents style and clarity of expression?

• A. Without adequate preparation, the test was likely to be a failure for Zara.
• B. The test was likely to be a failure for Zara without adequate preparation.
• C. Without adequate preparation, Zara expected to fail the test.
• D. Zara expected to fail the test without adequate preparation.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C, 'Without adequate preparation, Zara expected to fail the test,' is the best option as it maintains clarity and conciseness. The subject 'Zara' is directly linked to the action 'expected to fail the test' with the cause 'Without adequate preparation' clearly stated at the beginning. This structure enhances the flow of the sentence and makes it easier to understand. Choices A, B, and D are less clear as they place the cause and effect in less optimal positions, resulting in a less effective and concise expression of the idea.

4. Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood correctly?

• A. I wish I could have gone to the beach.
• B. If I were you, I would choose option B.
• C. He insisted that she stay home.
• D. Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A uses the subjunctive mood correctly as it expresses a wish or hypothetical situation. The phrase 'I wish I could have gone to the beach' implies a desire to have done something in the past that did not happen, which aligns with the usage of the subjunctive mood. Choice B uses the past subjunctive 'were' correctly in the conditional statement 'If I were you,' which is a common usage as well. Choice C, 'He insisted that she stay home,' is also correct as it follows the rule that the base form of the verb is used after verbs like insist, demand, request, etc., in the subjunctive mood. Choice D, 'Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk,' does not use the subjunctive mood. It is a complex sentence with a subordinate clause but lacks the specific mood required to fit the context.

5. Which word choices will correctly complete the sentence? Increasing the price of bus fares has had a greater effect on ridership than expected.

• A. affect; then
• B. affect; than
• C. effect; then
• D. effect; than

Correct answer: D

Rationale: In this sentence, 'effect' is the correct word as it refers to the result of increasing bus fares. Additionally, 'than' is used for making comparisons, which is appropriate in this context. 'Affect' is incorrect as it is a verb, not a noun, and 'then' is incorrect as it should be 'than' to show the comparison between the actual outcome and the expected outcome.

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