Nursing Elites

1. Which sentence does not need quotation marks because it is an indirect quotation?

• A. Dr. Martin Luther King said, I have a dream!
• B. John F. Kennedy announced plans to go to the moon.
• C. We have nothing to fear but fear itself, said President Roosevelt in his inauguration speech.
• D. Benjamin Franklin wrote the famous saying, Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: An indirect quotation does not require quotation marks as it paraphrases what was said without directly quoting it. Sentence B, 'John F. Kennedy announced plans to go to the moon,' is an example of an indirect quotation as it conveys the information without using the exact words spoken by Kennedy. Choices A, C, and D directly quote the individuals and thus require quotation marks, making them incorrect answers.

2. Which of the following is the most reliable source for scholarly research?

• A. Peer-reviewed articles
• B. Wikipedia
• C. Opinion articles from a newspaper
• D. Blogs and other social media

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is 'Peer-reviewed articles.' Peer-reviewed articles are considered highly reliable because they undergo a rigorous evaluation process by experts in the field before publication. This process ensures that the research presented is of high quality and meets academic standards. Choice B, 'Wikipedia,' is not considered a reliable source for scholarly research as it can be edited by anyone, leading to potential inaccuracies. Choice C, 'Opinion articles from a newspaper,' may provide perspectives but may not always be based on rigorous research or evidence. Choice D, 'Blogs and other social media,' lack the rigorous review process that peer-reviewed articles undergo, making them less reliable for scholarly research.

3. Based on the contextual usage of this word, what is the most likely meaning of the prefix ante-?

• A. again
• B. good
• C. before
• D. together

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The prefix 'ante-' is commonly used to refer to something that comes before something else in terms of time, order, or position. In the provided sentence, the antechamber is described as a waiting area 'before' guests were allowed into the main hall. This usage indicates that 'ante-' in this context means 'before.' The other choices are incorrect: 'again' implies repetition, 'good' is unrelated, and 'together' does not fit the context of preceding or coming before something else.

4. Why is it not recommended to edit while writing your first draft?

• A. It is considered prewriting.
• B. It wastes effort.
• C. It clouds judgment.
• D. It changes the organization.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'It wastes effort.' Editing while writing the first draft can be counterproductive as it interrupts the flow of ideas and slows down the writing process. Instead of focusing on perfecting each sentence or paragraph, it is more beneficial to get all ideas down first during the initial drafting phase. Choice A is incorrect as editing is not part of the prewriting stage. Choice C is incorrect because editing may affect the quality of judgment but is not the primary reason to avoid it during the first draft. Choice D is incorrect because changes in organization can be made during the revision stage, not necessarily while writing the initial draft.

5. Which of the following literary devices is present in the excerpt?

• A. Personification
• B. Synecdoche
• C. Metaphor
• D. Colloquialism

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is 'D: Colloquialism'. Colloquialism is the use of informal, everyday language in writing or speaking. In the given excerpt, the dialogue is informal and reflects everyday speech, making it an example of colloquialism. Choice A, 'Personification', attributes human qualities to non-human entities, choice B, 'Synecdoche', represents a part of something to refer to the whole, and choice C, 'Metaphor', implies a comparison between two unrelated things. These choices do not accurately describe the literary device present in the excerpt, making them incorrect.

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