Nursing Elites

1. 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.

2. Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence?

• A. The moonlight glowed white on the roof next door, and the sky was a gentle summer blue.
• B. The raspberries we just picked from the garden are ripe and sweet.
• C. She spent all afternoon studying for the biology test, but she neglected to work on her psychology paper.
• D. The man often drew sketches in his room, but he never liked to show his art to anyone.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Choice A is the correct answer as it presents a correctly punctuated compound sentence. It consists of two independent clauses separated by a comma and the coordinating conjunction 'and.' This punctuation accurately connects the two related ideas. Choice B is incorrect because it lacks a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'and,' making it a run-on sentence. Choice C is incorrect due to the use of a semicolon before the coordinating conjunction 'but,' which is unnecessary in this context. Choice D is incorrect as it lacks a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'but,' resulting in a comma splice error.

3. Identify the main clause in the sentence: 'Although she was tired, she finished her work on time.'

• A. Although she was tired
• B. She was tired
• C. She finished her work on time
• D. Finished her work on time

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The main clause is the independent clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence. In this sentence, 'She finished her work on time' is the main clause because it expresses a complete thought independently. Choices A and B are subordinate clauses as they cannot stand alone as complete sentences. Choice D lacks the subject 'she,' making it incomplete and not a main clause.

4. Which sentence uses the comparative degree of an adjective correctly?

• A. This movie is good, but the other one is better.
• B. She is the tallest player on the team.
• C. He worked harder than everyone else.
• D. My coffee is hotter than yours.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Option A correctly uses the comparative degree by comparing the quality of two movies with the word 'better.' This sentence demonstrates a comparison between two items in terms of quality, making it the correct use of the comparative degree of an adjective. Choice B uses the superlative degree ('tallest') instead of the comparative degree. Choice C uses the comparative degree correctly but with an adverb ('harder') instead of an adjective. Choice D uses the comparative degree correctly, but it compares the temperature of two coffees rather than the quality of the coffee.

5. Identify the determiner in the following sentence:

• A. happily
• B. branches
• C. few
• D. tree

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The determiner in the sentence is 'few.' Determiners specify the quantity or identity of a noun. In this case, 'few' indicates the number of birds present. Choice A, 'happily,' is an adverb modifying a verb or an adjective, not a determiner. Choice B, 'branches,' is a noun referring to parts of a tree, not a determiner. Choice D, 'tree,' is a noun identifying the main subject of the sentence, not a determiner.

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