Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following words functions as a verb in the sentence?

• A. fought
• B. control
• C. trade
• D. those

Correct answer: A

Rationale: In the sentence, 'fought' is the only word that functions as a verb. It shows action, as it is the past tense of the verb 'fight.' The other words in the sentence do not serve as verbs in this context. 'Control' and 'trade' can also be verbs, but in this specific sentence, they are not used as verbs but as nouns. 'Those' is a pronoun and does not function as a verb.

2. The doctor carefully examined the patient. Which word is the comparative form of the adjective 'careful'?

• A. careful
• B. carelessly
• C. more careful
• D. most careful

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The comparative form of the adjective 'careful' is 'more careful' when comparing two things. In this context, it is comparing the level of care in examining the patient, indicating a higher degree of care than just 'careful.' Choice A, 'careful,' is the positive form of the adjective and not comparative. Choice B, 'carelessly,' is an adverb that conveys the opposite meaning. Choice D, 'most careful,' is the superlative form of the adjective, indicating the highest degree of care, not the comparative form.

3. While studying vocabulary, a student notices that the words circumference, circumnavigate, and circumstance all begin with the prefix 'circum'. The student uses her knowledge of affixes to infer that all of these words share what related meaning?

• A. Around, surrounding
• B. Travel, transport
• C. Size, measurement
• D. Area, location

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Around, surrounding.' The prefix 'circum-' commonly means 'around' or 'surrounding,' as observed in words like circumference (the distance around a circle), circumnavigate (to sail or travel around something), and circumstance (a condition surrounding or related to an event). Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the shared meaning among these words is related to being around or surrounding, not travel, transport, size, measurement, area, or location.

4. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• A. Krista was not sure who to hold responsible for the broken window.
• B. Krista was not sure whom was responsible for the broken window.
• C. Krista was not sure whom to hold responsible for the broken window.
• D. Krista was not sure on who she should place responsibility for the broken window.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct structure is 'whom to hold responsible' as 'whom' is the object of the verb 'to hold.' In choice A, 'who' should be 'whom' to indicate the object of the verb. Choice B is incorrect as 'whom' is incorrectly placed before 'was responsible.' Choice D is also incorrect due to the awkward phrasing and the use of 'on' which is unnecessary.

5. In the words proactive, progress, and projecting, pro- is a(n) _______ that means _______.

• A. suffix; good, on top of, or over
• B. prefix; before, forward, or front
• C. affix; after, behind, or in back of
• D. prefix; against, under, or below

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In the words proactive, progress, and projecting, 'pro-' is a prefix meaning 'before, forward, or front.' This prefix denotes something happening before or moving forward, as seen in 'progress' and 'projecting,' where it signifies moving ahead or progressing. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because 'pro-' is not a suffix, affix, or prefix that means 'good, on top of, or over,' 'after, behind, or in back of,' or 'against, under, or below' respectively. The key is to recognize the meaning of the prefix 'pro-' in the given words and associate it with concepts related to being before or moving forward.

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