Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following uses a conjunction to combine the sentences below so the focus is on puppies requiring a lot of work? 'Puppies are fun-loving animals. They do require a lot of work.'

• A. Puppies are fun-loving animals; they do require a lot of work.
• B. Puppies are fun-loving animals, so they do require a lot of work.
• C. Since puppies are fun-loving animals, they do require a lot of work.
• D. Although puppies are fun-loving animals, they do require a lot of work.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D' because the conjunction 'Although' conveys contrast and shifts the focus to emphasize that puppies require a lot of work despite being fun-loving. Choice A uses a semicolon, which does not emphasize the contrast needed in the context. Choice B introduces a causal relationship, not the intended contrast. Choice C uses 'Since,' which implies a causal connection rather than the desired contrast, making it incorrect.

2. Which of the following makes a correction to an error in this sentence: The family sprinted through the airport, worryed they would miss their flight?

• A. 'family' should be 'families'
• B. 'worryed' should be 'worried'
• C. 'airport' should be 'airport'
• D. 'their' should be 'there'

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The error in the sentence lies in the misspelling of 'worryed,' which should be corrected to 'worried.' This choice addresses the grammatical mistake in the sentence. Choice A ('families') is incorrect as the sentence refers to a singular 'family.' Choice C ('airport' should be 'airport') is grammatically incorrect. Choice D ('their' should be 'there') is also incorrect; 'there' is used to indicate a place, while 'their' shows possession, neither of which is the error in the original sentence.

3. Which of the following sentences has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

• A. The storm, which included three days of rain, was very strong, and it left half the city flooded.
• B. Each of the cars needs to be examined for damage by a mechanic; they may need repairs.
• C. The number of people who had to evacuate hasn’t been confirmed, but it is small.
• D. Many people were able to take advantage of shelters, where they were kept safe from the storm.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Sentence C correctly maintains the pronoun-antecedent agreement. In this sentence, the antecedent is 'number of people,' and the pronoun 'it' is used to refer back to this antecedent. The singular pronoun 'it' matches the singular antecedent 'number,' making the sentence grammatically correct. Choice A is incorrect because it uses the plural pronoun 'they' to refer back to the singular antecedent 'storm.' Choice B is incorrect as it uses the plural pronoun 'they' to refer back to the singular antecedent 'each of the cars.' Choice D is incorrect because it uses the singular pronoun 'he or she' to refer back to the plural antecedent 'many people.' This creates a lack of agreement between the pronoun and its antecedent.

4. Identify the compound-complex sentence in the following options:

• A. The baker decorated the cake, and then he presented it proudly.
• B. Although it was raining, the children played outside.
• C. When the sun rises, the birds begin to sing.
• D. He enjoyed reading the book because it was suspenseful.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: A compound-complex sentence consists of at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. In option D, 'He enjoyed reading the book' is an independent clause, while 'because it was suspenseful' is a dependent clause, making it a compound-complex sentence. Choices A, B, and C do not meet the criteria for a compound-complex sentence as they either lack the required combination of independent and dependent clauses or do not contain multiple independent clauses.

5. What part of speech is the word 'growing' in the sentence: 'He felt a growing sense of unease'?

• A. Verb
• B. Adjective
• C. Noun
• D. Adverb

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The word 'growing' in the sentence 'He felt a growing sense of unease' is functioning as an adjective. It describes the sense of unease, indicating a characteristic of the sense rather than an action (verb), a person, place, thing, or idea (noun), or modifying a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (adverb). Therefore, 'growing' is an adjective in this context.

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