Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following root words means far?

• A. tele
• B. trans
• C. post
• D. ante

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'tele,' which means far. This root word is commonly found in words like 'telephone' and 'television,' where 'tele' indicates a distance or far-reaching transmission. 'Trans' (choice B) means across or beyond, not specifically far. 'Post' (choice C) means after or later, and 'ante' (choice D) means before or prior, neither of which conveys the meaning of far.

2. Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'Neither Michael nor Sarah ____ their homework finished yet.'

• A. has
• B. have
• C. are having
• D. does have

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In this sentence, 'neither' is followed by two subjects, 'Michael' and 'Sarah.' When 'neither' is followed by two singular subjects joined by 'nor,' the verb should agree with the subject closer to the verb, which is 'Sarah' in this case. Therefore, the correct pronoun to complete the sentence is 'have.' Choice A, 'has,' is incorrect because it is singular and does not agree with the plural subject 'Sarah.' Choice C, 'are having,' is incorrect as it changes the sentence structure and does not fit grammatically. Choice D, 'does have,' is incorrect as 'does' is unnecessary and 'have' does not agree with the singular verb 'does.'

3. Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation for a possessive noun?

• A. The baby's bibs were covered in pureed food.
• B. Sarah's and Claire's business was thriving in its new location.
• C. A multitude of clients' complaints filled the comment box.
• D. A busy worker's best tool is a good plan.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C, 'A multitude of clients' complaints filled the comment box,' is the correct answer. 'Clients'' is the plural possessive form to indicate that the complaints belong to the clients. In Choice A, 'baby's' is correctly punctuated to show the bibs belong to the baby. Choice B, 'Sarah's and Claire's business was thriving in its new location,' incorrectly uses an apostrophe before 'business,' making it possessive twice. Choice D, 'A busy worker's best tool is a good plan,' correctly shows possession of the best tool by the busy worker.

4. Based on the preceding words, what is the correct meaning of the suffix -fy in glorify, fortify, gentrify, acidify?

• A. Marked by, given to
• B. Doer, believer
• C. Make, cause, cause to have
• D. Process, state, rank

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The suffix '-fy' means to make or cause to have. Each word listed—glorify, fortify, gentrify, acidify—indicates a process of transforming or altering something, making the common meaning related to causing or making. Choice A ('Marked by, given to') is incorrect as it does not reflect the action of making or causing. Choice B ('Doer, believer') is unrelated to the suffix -fy and does not capture its meaning. Choice D ('Process, state, rank') is also incorrect as it does not align with the consistent theme of causing or making evident in the words provided.

5. Which of the following is the correct tense used in the bold part in this sentence? My grandpa WILL BE WRITING a memoir...

• A. Future progressive
• B. Past perfect
• C. Future simple
• D. Present perfective

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A, Future progressive. 'Will be writing' indicates an ongoing action that will occur in the future, which is the future progressive tense. Choice B, Past perfect, is incorrect as it refers to an action completed before a specified time in the past. Choice C, Future simple, is incorrect as it refers to a simple future action without indicating ongoing progress. Choice D, Present perfective, is incorrect as it does not match the tense used in the sentence.

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