Nursing Elites

1. Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?

• A. The suspect was seen driving a red car (a witness reported).
• B. The movie (released in 2022) received critical acclaim.
• C. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes (including vegetarian options).
• D. All participants (must register by Friday) will receive a free gift.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct use of parentheses is to provide additional non-essential information to the main sentence. In option B, 'released in 2022' is additional detail about the movie but not necessary for the sentence's core meaning. Options A, C, and D could function without parentheses without affecting their essential message, making them incorrect uses of parentheses in this context. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

2. Which of the following sentences uses figurative language?

• A. The scientist conducted an experiment.
• B. The child ran like a cheetah.
• C. The book contained many pages.
• D. The teacher explained the concept clearly.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Choice B is the correct answer as it uses a simile, comparing the child's speed to that of a cheetah. Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, making the sentence more vivid and imaginative. In this case, the simile enhances the description of the child's speed by likening it to the swift and agile movement of a cheetah. Choices A, C, and D do not use figurative language. Option A is a straightforward statement about a scientist conducting an experiment without any figurative elements. Option C is a factual statement about a book having many pages without any figurative language. Option D is a clear explanation by a teacher without any figurative language present.

3. What is the correct way to write "25th anniversary" as a word?

• A. Twenty-fiveth anniversary
• B. Twenty Fiveth Anniversary
• C. Twenty fifth anniversary
• D. twenty-fifth anniversary

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Ordinals (numbers with "th", "st", "nd", etc.) are generally written as words when used before nouns. Option (d) is correct.

4. “His ego was as big as the tallest mountain.” This sentence is an example of which figure of speech?

• A. Hyperbole
• B. Idiom
• C. Simile
• D. Metaphor

Correct answer: C

Rationale: This sentence is an example of a simile because it compares 'his ego' to 'the tallest mountain' using the word 'as.' Similes use 'like' or 'as' to create a comparison, which is the case here. A metaphor, on the other hand, does not use 'like' or 'as' but instead states that one thing is another. Hyperbole involves exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally, while idioms are expressions that have a figurative meaning different from the literal interpretation. Therefore, the correct answer is 'C: Simile.'

5. Based on the language in the passage, which one of the following scenarios is correct?

• A. The writer is a professional in a business environment.
• B. The writer is a researcher writing for a scientific journal.
• C. The writer is a student writing a first draft of a paper.
• D. The writer is an author of literature.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D. The passage's descriptive and narrative style, focusing on character and setting details, suggests that the writer is an author of literature. Choice A is incorrect because there is no indication of a business environment or professional context in the passage. Choice B is incorrect as the passage does not align with the technical or formal language typical of scientific journals. Choice C is incorrect as the passage does not reflect the style or content common in student papers, which are usually more structured and formal.

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