Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of an apostrophe?

• A. In one version of the story, there are seven fairies invited to the christening, while in another version there are twelve fairies.
• B. Some historians believe that the number twelve represents the shift from a lunar year of thirteen months to a solar year of twelve months.
• C. Other historians claim that the symbolism in the fairy tale is more about nature and the shifting seasons.
• D. Regardless of its meaning, the fairy tale remains popular and has been immortalized in Tchaikovsky's music for the ballet.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Choice C, 'Other historians claim that the symbolism in the fairy tale is more about nature and the shifting seasons,' demonstrates the correct use of an apostrophe. The apostrophe in 'season’s' indicates the possessive form of 'seasons,' correctly showing ownership by the shifting seasons. Choices A, B, and D do not showcase the correct use of an apostrophe. Choice A incorrectly uses 'fairy’s' instead of 'fairies,' which is the plural form of 'fairy.' Choice B uses 'historians’' which is correct for the possessive form but does not relate to the use of an apostrophe. Choice D correctly uses 'Tchaikovsky's' to indicate possession by Tchaikovsky.

2. Which of the following sentences uses the MOST formal language?

• A. I can’t come to your party.
• B. I will be unable to come to your party.
• C. I won't be able to go to your party.
• D. I can't go to your party.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'I will be unable to come to your party.' This sentence uses formal language by avoiding contractions and employing a more polished wording. Choice A, 'I can’t come to your party,' contains a contraction ('can’t'), which makes it less formal. Choice C, 'I won't be able to go to your party,' though polite, still uses a contraction ('won't') and is not as formal as the correct answer. Choice D, 'I can't go to your party,' also includes a contraction and is less formal compared to the most formal choice, which is option B.

3. Which of the following best describes the peer review process?

• A. It guarantees acceptance of all papers
• B. It requires time and attention to complete
• C. It is a straightforward task
• D. It enables instant publication of papers

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because the peer review process demands time and attention for a thorough evaluation by experts. Choice A is incorrect because peer review does not guarantee acceptance of all papers; rather, it aims to assess the quality and validity of research. Choice C is incorrect as peer review is not always a simple or straightforward task due to the detailed scrutiny involved. Choice D is incorrect because peer review does not allow papers to be published instantly; instead, it involves a rigorous evaluation process before publication.

4. A teacher notices that, when students are talking to each other between classes, they are using their own unique vocabulary words and expressions to talk about their daily lives. When the teacher hears these non-standard words that are specific to one age or cultural group, what type of language is she listening to?

• A. Slang
• B. Jargon
• C. Dialect
• D. Vernacular

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Slang.' Slang refers to informal words or phrases that are specific to a particular group of people, such as young people or a specific culture. In this scenario, the teacher is hearing non-standard words and expressions used by students, which aligns with the definition of slang. Jargon typically refers to specialized terminology used within a specific profession or group. Dialect refers to a particular form of a language that is specific to a region or social group. Vernacular refers to the everyday language spoken by people in a particular region or country.

5. What type of sentence is the following example an illustration of?

• A. Compound
• B. Simple
• C. Complex
• D. Compound-Complex

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The sentence provided is classified as compound-complex. It contains two independent clauses ('Although I wished it were summer' and 'I accepted the change of seasons') and one dependent clause ('and I started to appreciate the fall'). A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction, a complex sentence consists of an independent clause and at least one dependent clause, while a compound-complex sentence combines elements of both by having multiple independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. Therefore, choices A, B, and C are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the structure of the sentence.

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