Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following root words would be used in a word related to the body?

• A. corp
• B. auto
• C. man
• D. bio

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The root word 'corp' is related to the body as it comes from the Latin word 'corpus,' meaning body. Words like 'corporal' and 'corporation' are derived from this root, linking them to the body in some manner. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect. 'Auto' relates to self or automatic, 'man' pertains to human or hand, and 'bio' is associated with life or living organisms, none of which directly signify the body.

2. Which example shows correct comma usage for dates?

• A. The due date for the final paper in the course is Monday, May 16.
• B. Tuesday, March 10, 2021 was when the meeting took place.
• C. We will meet on Friday, March 11, 2022.
• D. We met on Monday, December 11, 2020.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it uses a comma to separate the day of the week from the date, as well as a comma after the month when the date is included in a sentence. In choice B, there should be commas after both the day of the week and the date. Choice C correctly uses commas after the day of the week and the date. Choice D incorrectly places the comma before the date instead of after the month.

3. Which word is spelled correctly?

• A. Accommodate
• B. Acquiesce
• C. Perceive
• D. Dilemma

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct spelling for the word 'to submit or agree without protest' is 'acquiesce,' making option B the correct choice. Choice A, 'Accommodate,' refers to providing lodging or fitting in with someone's needs. Choice C, 'Perceive,' means to become aware or conscious of something. Choice D, 'Dilemma,' is a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives. Therefore, options A, C, and D are spelled correctly but are not the correct answer based on the definition provided in the question.

4. Which of the following compound sentences is punctuated correctly?

• A. The Forlows would be spending two weeks in Greece and Turkey.
• B. She was awake the minute the sun came up; although she had been up late the night before.
• C. Diana stepped out into the rain, but she had to turn immediately back inside for an umbrella.
• D. Aziz was astonished; he had never seen horses in the wild before.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Choice D is the correct answer because it correctly punctuates the compound sentence with a semicolon separating the two independent clauses. The use of a semicolon is appropriate when two closely related independent clauses are joined without a coordinating conjunction. Choices A, B, and C have incorrect punctuation or conjunction usage. Choice A incorrectly uses a comma before 'and,' while Choice B uses 'though' which is not the best conjunction to join the two clauses. Choice C also lacks appropriate punctuation to separate the two independent clauses.

5. The tone of a text is ____________ if the words say the opposite of what they really mean.

• A. ironic
• B. earnest
• C. confused
• D. unambiguous

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'A: ironic.' In literature, irony is when there is a contrast between what is said and what is meant. It is a technique used to convey humor, sarcasm, or to emphasize a point indirectly. 'Earnest' (choice B) refers to being sincere or genuine, which is the opposite of what the question is describing. 'Confused' (choice C) does not accurately capture the concept of words saying the opposite of what they mean. 'Unambiguous' (choice D) means clear and not open to interpretation, which is the opposite of a situation where words have a hidden or opposite meaning.

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